Norwood, Illinois facts for kids
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Norwood
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Location of Norwood in Peoria County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Peoria |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 437 |
| • Density | 1,423.45/sq mi (550.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-54404 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Norwood, Illinois |
Norwood is a small village located in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. It's a part of the larger Peoria, Illinois area, which is a major city nearby. In 2020, about 437 people lived in Norwood.
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Norwood's Location and Size
Norwood is found at coordinates 40.706804 degrees North and 89.699650 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village is quite small. According to information from 2010, Norwood covers a total area of about 0.29 square miles (0.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Norwood?
The number of people living in Norwood has changed a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 626 | — | |
| 1970 | 632 | 1.0% | |
| 1980 | 612 | −3.2% | |
| 1990 | 495 | −19.1% | |
| 2000 | 473 | −4.4% | |
| 2010 | 478 | 1.1% | |
| 2020 | 437 | −8.6% | |
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Norwood's Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 473 people living in Norwood. These people lived in 176 different homes, and 140 of these were families.
Most of the people in Norwood were White (99.15%). A small number were Native American (0.21%), Asian (0.21%), or from two or more races (0.42%). About 0.42% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of the 176 homes in Norwood in 2000:
- About 26.7% had children under 18 living there.
- 67.0% were married couples living together.
- 9.1% were homes where a female was the head of the house, and her husband was not present.
- 19.9% were not families (meaning people living alone or with roommates).
The average number of people in each home was about 2.69. For families, the average size was 3.01 people.
Age Groups in Norwood
The population of Norwood in 2000 included people of all ages:
- 24.3% were under 18 years old.
- 6.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 25.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 15.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Norwood was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 91.5 males.
Education in Norwood
Students in Norwood attend schools in two different districts. Younger students go to schools in the Norwood Elementary School District 63. Older students attend high school in the Limestone Community High School District 310.
See also
In Spanish: Norwood (Illinois) para niños
