Newark, Illinois facts for kids
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Newark, Illinois
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"A Community of Pride and Progress"
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Location of Newark in Kendall County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Illinois | |
| County | Kendall | |
| Townships | Big Grove, Fox | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.12 sq mi (2.91 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.12 sq mi (2.91 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 973 | |
| • Density | 865.66/sq mi (334.16/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
60541
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| Area code(s) | 815 | |
| FIPS code | 17-52103 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399488 | |
| Wikimedia Commons | Newark, Illinois | |
Newark is a small village located in Kendall County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 973 people lived there. It's a quiet community known for its motto: "A Community of Pride and Progress."
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Where is Newark?
Newark is found in the southwestern part of Kendall County. A main road, Illinois Route 71, goes right through the village. This road can take you northeast about 10 miles (16 km) to Yorkville, which is the main town of the county. If you go southwest, you'll reach Ottawa about 20 miles (32 km) away.
Size of the Village
The village of Newark is quite small. It covers a total area of about 1.12 square miles (2.91 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
People of Newark
The number of people living in Newark has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 442 | — | |
| 1890 | 390 | −11.8% | |
| 1900 | 410 | 5.1% | |
| 1910 | 406 | −1.0% | |
| 1920 | 391 | −3.7% | |
| 1930 | 414 | 5.9% | |
| 1940 | 425 | 2.7% | |
| 1950 | 457 | 7.5% | |
| 1960 | 489 | 7.0% | |
| 1970 | 590 | 20.7% | |
| 1980 | 798 | 35.3% | |
| 1990 | 840 | 5.3% | |
| 2000 | 887 | 5.6% | |
| 2010 | 992 | 11.8% | |
| 2020 | 973 | −1.9% | |
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Population Details
In 2000, there were 887 people living in Newark. These people lived in 316 different homes. Many of these homes (about 65%) were married couples living together. About 40% of the homes had children under 18 living there.
The people in Newark come from different backgrounds. Most residents are White. A small number of people are Asian or from other races. About 2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The village has people of all ages. About 27% of the population is under 18 years old. Around 12% of the people are 65 years old or older. The average age in Newark in 2000 was 35 years old. This means half the population was younger than 35 and half was older.
Income in Newark
In 2000, the average income for a household in Newark was about $59,904 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $62,583. A small number of families and people, about 3-4%, lived below the poverty line.
See also
- In Spanish: Newark (Illinois) para niños
