Olmsted, Illinois facts for kids
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Olmsted
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Caboose at Olmstead Depot
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Location of Olmsted in Pulaski County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pulaski |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.50 sq mi (9.05 km2) |
| • Land | 3.37 sq mi (8.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 285 |
| • Density | 84.70/sq mi (32.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62970
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-55899 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399571 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Olmsted, Illinois |
Olmsted is a small village located in Pulaski County, Illinois. It sits right next to the Ohio River. In 2020, about 285 people lived there.
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Where is Olmsted Located?
Olmsted is found at 37°10′51″N 89°5′11″W / 37.18083°N 89.08639°W. This means it's in the southern part of Illinois.
The village covers a total area of about 3.5 square miles (9.05 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Olmsted is special because it's located between two larger cities: Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Paducah, Kentucky. These cities are important for TV and radio in the area.
How Many People Live in Olmsted?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 57 | — | |
| 1890 | 203 | 256.1% | |
| 1900 | 268 | 32.0% | |
| 1910 | 288 | 7.5% | |
| 1920 | 318 | 10.4% | |
| 1930 | 560 | 76.1% | |
| 1940 | 592 | 5.7% | |
| 1950 | 525 | −11.3% | |
| 1960 | 475 | −9.5% | |
| 1970 | 453 | −4.6% | |
| 1980 | 439 | −3.1% | |
| 1990 | 358 | −18.5% | |
| 2000 | 299 | −16.5% | |
| 2010 | 333 | 11.4% | |
| 2020 | 285 | −14.4% | |
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The number of people living in Olmsted has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 333 people living in 139 homes. About 85 of these were families.
Most people in Olmsted were White (about 81%). About 18% were African American. A very small number were Native American or from other backgrounds.
Families and Households
About 24% of homes had children under 18 living there. Nearly half of the homes (47.5%) were married couples. Some homes (11.5%) had a female head of household without a husband.
About 37% of all homes were single individuals. About 20% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average number of people in a home was about 2.15.
Age and Income
The people in Olmsted are of different ages. About 21% were under 18 years old. About 20% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 43 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a household was $19,833 per year. For families, the average income was $32,188. About 21.7% of all people in Olmsted lived below the poverty line. This included about 32.8% of children under 18.
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