Norris, Illinois facts for kids
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Norris, Illinois
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Location of Norris in Fulton County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fulton |
| Townships | Farmington, Canton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 173 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61520
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-53390 |
| GNIS ID | 2399505 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Norris, Illinois |
Norris is a small village located in Fulton County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 173 people lived there.
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Where is Norris Located?
Norris is found in the northeastern part of Fulton County. A road called Illinois Route 78 goes through the village's southeast corner.
This road can take you south about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) to Canton. Canton is the biggest city in Fulton County. If you go north on Route 78, you'll reach Farmington in about 6 miles (9.7 km).
Land Area of Norris
According to information from 2010, the village of Norris covers a total area of 0.28 square miles (0.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Who Lives in Norris?
The number of people living in Norris has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 560 | — | |
| 1920 | 382 | −31.8% | |
| 1930 | 329 | −13.9% | |
| 1940 | 339 | 3.0% | |
| 1950 | 319 | −5.9% | |
| 1960 | 307 | −3.8% | |
| 1970 | 359 | 16.9% | |
| 1980 | 276 | −23.1% | |
| 1990 | 212 | −23.2% | |
| 2000 | 194 | −8.5% | |
| 2010 | 213 | 9.8% | |
| 2020 | 173 | −18.8% | |
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In 2020, there were 173 people living in Norris. These people lived in 82 different homes, and 50 of these were families. Most people in the village were White. A very small number of people were Native American or from two or more races.
Families and Age in Norris
About 40% of the homes in Norris had children under 18 living there. Many homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, usually a mother, raising children.
The average age of people in Norris was about 30 years old. This means there was a mix of younger people, adults, and older adults living in the village. About 40% of the population was under 18 years old.
Famous People from Norris
One notable person from Norris is E.B. Harris. He was the president of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange for many years, from 1953 to 1978. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange is a very important place where people buy and sell things like farm products and money.
See also
In Spanish: Norris (Illinois) para niños
