Oneida, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 small city located in Knox County, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of the larger Galesburg area. In 2020, about 696 people lived there. The city was founded in 1854.
About Oneida
Oneida is a small city, covering an area of about 0.76 square miles (1.98 square kilometers). This means it's a pretty compact place! The entire area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Oneida?
The number of people living in Oneida has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
| 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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In 2000, there were 752 people living in Oneida. Most people living in the city were White. There were also small numbers of Asian, Native American, and Hispanic or Latino residents.
Many households in Oneida were families, with about 61% being married couples. About a quarter of all households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Oneida in 2000 was 39 years old.
Famous People from Oneida
Even small towns can be home to interesting people! Here are a few notable individuals connected to Oneida:
- A. T. McMaster: He was born in Oneida. He became a legislator in Illinois, which means he helped make laws for the state. He was also a farmer.
- Kid Mohler: Born in Oneida, Kid Mohler was a professional baseball player. He played as a second baseman for the Washington Senators team.
- Donald L. Moffitt: He was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. Before that, he served as the mayor of Oneida from 1972 to 1975.
See also
In Spanish: Oneida (Illinois) para niños
