Pearl City, Illinois facts for kids
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Pearl City
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Business district in Pearl City
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Location of Pearl City in Stephenson County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Stephenson |
| Township | Loran |
| Founded | March 21, 1893 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Trustee-Village |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 790 |
| • Density | 1,232.45/sq mi (475.80/km2) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61062
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-58369 |
Pearl City is a small village located in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was officially founded on March 21, 1893. According to the 2020 census, about 790 people live there. Pearl City is part of the Freeport Micropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the larger Freeport area for things like jobs and services.
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Population and People in Pearl City
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 437 | — | |
| 1910 | 485 | 11.0% | |
| 1920 | 468 | −3.5% | |
| 1930 | 406 | −13.2% | |
| 1940 | 447 | 10.1% | |
| 1950 | 491 | 9.8% | |
| 1960 | 488 | −0.6% | |
| 1970 | 535 | 9.6% | |
| 1980 | 661 | 23.6% | |
| 1990 | 670 | 1.4% | |
| 2000 | 780 | 16.4% | |
| 2010 | 838 | 7.4% | |
| 2020 | 790 | −5.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, Pearl City had 780 residents living in 293 households. Most people were White, making up about 98% of the population. A small number of people were African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 0.64% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many households in Pearl City are families. In 2000, 44% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most families (63.5%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.66 people.
The population of Pearl City includes people of all ages. About 29.9% of residents were under 18 years old. Another 29.9% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age in the village was 33 years.
Where is Pearl City Located?
Pearl City is located at coordinates 42°15′59″N 89°49′38″W / 42.26639°N 89.82722°W. It is about 12 miles (19 km) west of Freeport. It's also about 40 miles (64 km) east of Galena.
Land and Water Area
According to the 2010 census, Pearl City covers a total area of about 0.649 square miles (1.68 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 98.61%, is land. A very small part, about 1.39%, is water.
Important Roads Nearby
The village is located right on Illinois Route 73. This road goes south to Lanark. It also goes north through Lena and Winslow to the Wisconsin border.
Pearl City is also about six miles south of U.S. Route 20. This major highway crosses the entire United States. It starts in Boston in the east and ends in Newport, Oregon in the west.
Weather in Pearl City
Pearl City experiences a range of temperatures throughout the year. Summers are warm, with average high temperatures around 28°C (82°F) in July. Winters are cold, with average low temperatures around -12°C (10°F) in January. The village gets a good amount of rain, especially in the summer months like June and August.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 27 (−3) |
32 (0) |
45 (7) |
57 (14) |
70 (21) |
79 (26) |
82 (28) |
81 (27) |
73 (23) |
61 (16) |
45 (7) |
30 (−1) |
57 (14) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 10 (−12) |
16 (−9) |
27 (−3) |
36 (2) |
48 (9) |
57 (14) |
61 (16) |
59 (15) |
50 (10) |
39 (4) |
28 (−2) |
16 (−9) |
37 (3) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.15 (29.2) |
1.40 (35.6) |
2.35 (59.7) |
3.52 (89.4) |
3.81 (96.8) |
4.65 (118.1) |
3.17 (80.5) |
4.35 (110.5) |
3.80 (96.5) |
2.70 (68.6) |
2.69 (68.3) |
1.61 (40.9) |
35.2 (894.1) |
| Source: weather.com | |||||||||||||
Community Life and Organizations
Pearl City has several local organizations that help bring the community together.
- There are three churches: Zion Community, St. John's Lutheran, and Pearl City Methodist.
- For young people interested in agriculture and leadership, there are two 4-H clubs: The Pearl City Hornets and the Pearl Valley Rangers.
- Civic groups like Post 1014 of the American Legion and Club 261 of the Lions Club also play an important role in the community.
Famous People From Pearl City
Pearl City has been home to some notable individuals:
- Robert E. Brinkmeier (1922–2007) was an American politician, businessman, and educator. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives.
- Forrest Iandola is an American computer scientist and entrepreneur. He is known for his work in artificial intelligence.
Images for kids
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Pearl City post office
See also
In Spanish: Pearl City (Illinois) para niños
