Pearl, Illinois facts for kids
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Pearl
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Hill Creek Bridge, Spanning Hill Creek at State Route 100, view to the northeast
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Location of Pearl in Pike County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pike |
| Named for | Buttons made from river mussels |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.59 sq mi (4.12 km2) |
| • Land | 1.50 sq mi (3.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 103 |
| • Density | 68.44/sq mi (26.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62361
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-58343 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399640 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Pearl, Illinois |
Pearl is a small village located in Pike County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 103 people lived there. The village was settled in the late 1800s. It got its name from the pearl buttons that were made there. These buttons came from mussel shells found in the nearby Illinois River.
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Where is Pearl Located?
Pearl is found at these coordinates: 39°27′31″N 90°37′28″W.
Land and Water Area
According to the 2010 census, Pearl covers a total area of about 1.59 square miles (4.12 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.51 square miles (3.90 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.08 square miles (0.22 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Pearl?
The number of people living in Pearl has changed a lot over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 73 | — | |
| 1890 | 928 | 1,171.2% | |
| 1900 | 722 | −22.2% | |
| 1910 | 842 | 16.6% | |
| 1920 | 669 | −20.5% | |
| 1930 | 492 | −26.5% | |
| 1940 | 539 | 9.6% | |
| 1950 | 472 | −12.4% | |
| 1960 | 348 | −26.3% | |
| 1970 | 323 | −7.2% | |
| 1980 | 322 | −0.3% | |
| 1990 | 177 | −45.0% | |
| 2000 | 187 | 5.6% | |
| 2010 | 138 | −26.2% | |
| 2020 | 103 | −25.4% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 187 people living in Pearl. These people lived in 75 different homes. About 26.7% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in the village was 34 years old.
Pearl's Official Tractor
In late 2014, the village of Pearl made a special declaration. They officially adopted the Case IH 766 tractor, also known as "The 7," as their official town tractor!
Famous People from Pearl
- Dave Altizer was a baseball player from Pearl. He played as a shortstop for several teams, including the Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, and Cincinnati Reds.
See also
In Spanish: Pearl (Illinois) para niños
