Penfield, Illinois facts for kids
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Penfield
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 Penfield
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Champaign |
| Township | Compromise |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 151 |
| • Density | 587.55/sq mi (226.63/km2) |
| Time zone | Central |
| ZIP code |
61862
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-58577 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0415522 |
Penfield is a small community in Compromise Township, Champaign County, Illinois, United States. It is an unincorporated census-designated place. This means it's an area defined by the government for counting people, but it doesn't have its own local city government. In 2020, about 151 people lived in Penfield.
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Exploring Penfield's Past
Penfield was officially established in 1876. It was named after John Penfield, who came from a nearby town called Rantoul. In the past, Penfield had a train station. This station was part of the Illinois Central Railroad, which is no longer in use today. Another nearby town, Gifford, also had a station on this railroad line.
Where is Penfield Located?
Penfield is located in Illinois. Its exact position on a map is at 40 degrees, 18 minutes, 12 seconds North latitude and 87 degrees, 56 minutes, 48 seconds West longitude. The land in Penfield is about 712 feet (or 217 meters) above sea level. According to information from 2021, Penfield covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.67 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Penfield?
In 2020, the census counted 151 people living in Penfield. There were 104 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 57 were families.
Understanding Penfield's Population
Most of the people in Penfield, about 90%, are White. A small number, about 1.3%, are from other racial backgrounds. About 8.6% of the population identifies with two or more races. People who are Hispanic or Latino make up about 2.65% of the community.
Households and Families
About 14.4% of the households in Penfield had children under 18 living with them. More than half, about 51.9%, were married couples living together. About 23% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. Some of these individuals, about 16.35%, were 65 years old or older. On average, there were about 2 people in each household and about 2.26 people in each family.
Age Groups in Penfield
The population of Penfield includes people of all ages. About 21.3% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 4.3% were young adults aged 18 to 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up about 18.7% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were about 14.5%. A large group, about 41.3%, were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Penfield was 48 years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 193 | — | |
| 2020 | 151 | −21.8% | |
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See also
In Spanish: Penfield (Illinois) para niños
