Percy, Illinois facts for kids
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Percy
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Location of Percy in Randolph County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Randolph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 906 |
| • Density | 924.49/sq mi (356.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62272
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-59104 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Percy, Illinois |
Percy is a small village located in Randolph County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a quiet community with a friendly atmosphere. In 2010, about 970 people lived here.
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Village Location and Size
Percy is found at coordinates 38.015680 degrees north and 89.618411 degrees west. This tells us its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 0.93 square miles (2.41 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 660 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,033 | 56.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,280 | 23.9% | |
| 1930 | 907 | −29.1% | |
| 1940 | 958 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 933 | −2.6% | |
| 1960 | 810 | −13.2% | |
| 1970 | 967 | 19.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,053 | 8.9% | |
| 1990 | 925 | −12.2% | |
| 2000 | 942 | 1.8% | |
| 2010 | 970 | 3.0% | |
| 2020 | 906 | −6.6% | |
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The number of people living in Percy has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1900, there were 660 residents. The population grew to its highest in 1920 with 1,280 people. By 2020, the population was 906.
Who Lives in Percy?
Based on information from the year 2000, there were 942 people living in Percy. These people lived in 387 different homes, and 250 of these were families.
The average home in Percy had about 2.33 people. For families, the average size was around 2.89 people.
Age Groups in Percy
The population of Percy is made up of people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 22% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 9.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- Roughly 27.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- And 19.1% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in the village was 39 years. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Percy (Illinois) para niños
