Oneida, Illinois facts for kids
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Oneida, Illinois
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| The City of Oneida | |
Oneida, Illinois
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Location of Oneida in Knox County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Ontario |
| Founded | 1854 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor, City Council Government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 696 |
| • Density | 912.19/sq mi (352.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61467
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-56159 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396067 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Oneida, Illinois |
| Website | https://www.cityofoneidail.com/ |
Oneida is a city in Knox County, Illinois, United States. The population was 700 at the 2010 census, down from 750 in 2000. It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Geography
According to the 2010 census, Oneida has a total area of 0.76 square miles (1.97 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 646 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,034 | 60.1% | |
| 1880 | 919 | −11.1% | |
| 1890 | 699 | −23.9% | |
| 1900 | 785 | 12.3% | |
| 1910 | 589 | −25.0% | |
| 1920 | 563 | −4.4% | |
| 1930 | 560 | −0.5% | |
| 1940 | 556 | −0.7% | |
| 1950 | 554 | −0.4% | |
| 1960 | 672 | 21.3% | |
| 1970 | 728 | 8.3% | |
| 1980 | 765 | 5.1% | |
| 1990 | 723 | −5.5% | |
| 2000 | 752 | 4.0% | |
| 2010 | 700 | −6.9% | |
| 2020 | 696 | −0.6% | |
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As of the census of 2000, there were 752 people, 303 households, and 226 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,035.9 inhabitants per square mile (400.0/km2). There were 308 housing units at an average density of 424.3 per square mile (163.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.27% White, 0.00% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.66% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. 1.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 303 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $39,712, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $31,974 versus $17,969 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,991. 5.3% of the population and 4.8% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.5% of those under the age of 18 and 2.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Notable people
- A. T. McMaster, Illinois legislator and farmer, was born in Oneida.
- Kid Mohler, second baseman for the Washington Senators, was born in Oneida.
- Donald L. Moffitt, member of the Illinois House of Representatives, served as mayor of Oneida from 1972 to 1975.
See also
In Spanish: Oneida (Illinois) para niños
