Parkersburg, Illinois facts for kids
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Parkersburg
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Location of Parkersburg in Richland County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 186 |
| • Density | 225.18/sq mi (86.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62452
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17–57693 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399624 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Parkersburg, Illinois |
Parkersburg is a small village located in Richland County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live. In the year 2000, about 234 people lived there.
Where is Parkersburg?
Parkersburg is a village in Illinois. It covers a total area of about 0.83 square miles (or 2.14 square kilometers). That's all land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers inside the village limits.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 258 | — | |
| 1890 | 196 | −24.0% | |
| 1930 | 308 | — | |
| 1940 | 257 | −16.6% | |
| 1950 | 288 | 12.1% | |
| 1960 | 253 | −12.2% | |
| 1970 | 262 | 3.6% | |
| 1980 | 268 | 2.3% | |
| 1990 | 211 | −21.3% | |
| 2000 | 234 | 10.9% | |
| 2010 | 199 | −15.0% | |
| 2020 | 186 | −6.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 234 people living in Parkersburg. These people made up 98 households, with 63 of them being families. The village had about 105 homes.
Many households, about 33.7%, had children under 18 living with them. Most families, 56.1%, were married couples. About 31.6% of all households were individuals living alone. Some people, 13.3%, were 65 years old or older and lived by themselves.
The average household had about 2.39 people. For families, the average size was 3.03 people.
Age Groups in Parkersburg
The people in Parkersburg are of different ages. About 26.5% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 7.3% were young adults, aged 18 to 24. The largest group, 33.8%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 20.1% were between 45 and 64. Finally, 12.4% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 35 years.
For every 100 females, there were about 103.5 males. If you look at adults aged 18 and over, for every 100 females, there were about 102.4 males.
