Oconee, Illinois facts for kids
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Oconee
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Location of Oconee in Shelby County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Shelby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 141 |
| • Density | 396.07/sq mi (153.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62553
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-55132 |
| GNIS ID | 2399554 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Oconee, Illinois |
Oconee is a small village located in Shelby County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2010, about 180 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 141.
The village got its name from a special story. It was named after the daughter of a local Native American chieftain.
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Geography of Oconee
Oconee is a very small place. It covers a total area of about 0.36 square miles (0.92 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population Changes in Oconee
The number of people living in Oconee has changed over many years. Every ten years, the United States counts its population in a process called a census. This helps us see how communities grow or shrink.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 259 | — | |
| 1890 | 332 | 28.2% | |
| 1900 | 316 | −4.8% | |
| 1910 | 293 | −7.3% | |
| 1920 | 318 | 8.5% | |
| 1930 | 231 | −27.4% | |
| 1940 | 278 | 20.3% | |
| 1950 | 256 | −7.9% | |
| 1960 | 257 | 0.4% | |
| 1970 | 218 | −15.2% | |
| 1980 | 240 | 10.1% | |
| 1990 | 201 | −16.2% | |
| 2000 | 202 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 180 | −10.9% | |
| 2020 | 141 | −21.7% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 202 people living in Oconee. These people made up 78 households, with 64 of them being families. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
The village had 86 housing units, which are places where people can live. The population density was about 561 people per square mile. This means that for every square mile of land, there were about 561 people.
Most of the people living in Oconee in 2000 were White. A small percentage, about 1.5%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, many households in Oconee had children under 18 living with them (46.2%). Most households were married couples living together (71.8%). A small number were single mothers with no husband present (2.6%). About 17.9% of households were not families, meaning they might be individuals living alone or roommates.
About 16.7% of all households were made up of just one person. Of these, 11.5% were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, each household had about 2.59 people, and each family had about 2.89 people.
Age Distribution
The population in Oconee in 2000 had a mix of ages. About 26.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.4% were young adults aged 18 to 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 23.8% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 18.3%. Finally, 20.3% of the population was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the village was 36 years. This means half the people were younger than 36 and half were older. For every 100 females, there were about 92 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 99 males.
Income Levels
In 2000, the median income for a household in Oconee was $38,750 per year. For families, the median income was $41,250 per year. Males generally earned more, with a median income of $23,750, compared to $15,313 for females.
The average income per person in the village was $14,068. A small number of families (3.2%) and individuals (3.6%) lived below the poverty line. This included 4.4% of those under 18 and 5.2% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Oconee (Illinois) para niños
