Pawnee, Illinois facts for kids
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Pawnee
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Location of Pawnee in Sangamon County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Government | |
| • Body | Board of Trustees of the Village of Pawnee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| • Land | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 603 ft (184 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,678 |
| • Density | 2,010.51/sq mi (776.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62558
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-58174 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Pawnee, Illinois |
Pawnee is a small village located in Sangamon County, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of the larger Springfield metropolitan area. In 2020, about 2,678 people lived there.
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History of Pawnee
How Pawnee Got Its Name
The village of Pawnee was named after the Pawnee Tribe. This is a way to honor the Native American groups who lived in the area long ago.
Important Events in Pawnee
Pawnee has a history with some notable events. On October 13, 1902, there was a serious accident at the Victor Mine. Six workers lost their lives when an explosive charge caused coal dust to catch fire inside the mine shaft.
More recently, on August 6, 2023, a powerful tornado hit the area just north of Pawnee. This tornado was classified as an EF2, meaning it was quite strong. It caused damage to homes and businesses in the path of the storm.
Geography of Pawnee
Where is Pawnee Located?
Pawnee is situated in central Illinois. You can find it at these coordinates: 39 degrees, 35 minutes, 31 seconds North latitude and 89 degrees, 34 minutes, 55 seconds West longitude.
Size of the Village
According to the 2010 census, the total area of Pawnee is about 1.26 square miles (3.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population of Pawnee
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 192 | — | |
| 1900 | 595 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,399 | 135.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,200 | −14.2% | |
| 1930 | 959 | −20.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,006 | 4.9% | |
| 1950 | 974 | −3.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,517 | 55.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,936 | 27.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,577 | 33.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,384 | −7.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,647 | 11.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,739 | 3.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,678 | −2.2% | |
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The population of Pawnee has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 2,647 people living in the village. By 2010, the population grew slightly to 2,739. In 2020, the population was 2,678.
Who Lives in Pawnee?
In 2000, there were 1,028 households in Pawnee. A household is a group of people living together. About 747 of these were families.
- About 40% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households, about 59%, were married couples living together.
- Around 10.6% of households had a female head with no husband present.
- About 27.3% of households were not families.
The average household had about 2.57 people. The average family had about 3.06 people.
Age Groups in Pawnee
The people in Pawnee come from different age groups:
- About 28.1% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Around 6.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, about 31.8%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.5% of the population was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the village was 35 years. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Pawnee (Illinois) para niños
