Nilwood, Illinois facts for kids
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Nilwood, Illinois
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Location in Macoupin County, Illinois
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 Nilwood, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| Townships | Nilwood, South Otter |
| Incorporated | March 9, 1867 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 201 |
| • Density | 432.26/sq mi (166.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62672
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-53039 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396817 |
Nilwood is a small town in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. It is an official "incorporated town," which means it has its own local government. In 2020, about 201 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than in 2000, when 284 people called Nilwood home.
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Where Nilwood Is Located
Nilwood is in Macoupin County, Illinois. A main road, Illinois Route 4, goes through the northern part of the town. This road can take you about 11 miles (18 km) southwest to Carlinville. Carlinville is the "county seat," which means it's where the main government offices for Macoupin County are located. If you go northeast on Route 4 for about 4 miles (6 km), you'll reach Girard.
Land and Water Around Nilwood
According to information from 2010, Nilwood covers an area of about 0.47 square miles (1.21 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water like lakes or big rivers directly within the town. Small streams near Nilwood flow into Macoupin Creek. This creek then flows west and eventually joins the Illinois River.
Who Lives in Nilwood
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 529 | — | |
| 1910 | 401 | −24.2% | |
| 1920 | 449 | 12.0% | |
| 1930 | 327 | −27.2% | |
| 1940 | 325 | −0.6% | |
| 1950 | 321 | −1.2% | |
| 1960 | 274 | −14.6% | |
| 1970 | 245 | −10.6% | |
| 1980 | 278 | 13.5% | |
| 1990 | 238 | −14.4% | |
| 2000 | 284 | 19.3% | |
| 2010 | 239 | −15.8% | |
| 2020 | 201 | −15.9% | |
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The population of Nilwood has changed over the years. As you can see in the chart, the town had more than 500 people in 1900. Since then, the number of residents has generally decreased. In 2020, 201 people lived in Nilwood.
A Look at the People in 2000
The last detailed count of people was in 2000. At that time, there were 284 people living in Nilwood. They lived in 107 different homes. Most of the people living in Nilwood were White. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many homes in Nilwood were families. About 35 out of every 100 homes had children under 18 living there. Most families were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, usually a mother. About one-fourth of the homes were not families, meaning individuals or groups of friends lived together.
The average number of people living in one home was about 2.65. For families, the average was about 3 people.
Age Groups in Nilwood
In 2000, the people in Nilwood were of different ages.
- About 26% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 7% were young adults between 18 and 24.
- The largest group, about 29%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of someone in Nilwood was 37 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37 and half were older. For every 100 females, there were about 100 males.
Money and Living in Nilwood
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Nilwood was about $32,386. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $34,750. The average income for each person in the town was about $12,365.
Some families and individuals in Nilwood lived below the poverty line. This means their income was not enough to cover basic needs. About 11.7% of families and 16.7% of all people were in this situation. This included about 26.4% of children under 18 and 7.1% of people 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Nilwood (Illinois) para niños
