Philo, Illinois facts for kids
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Philo
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| Village of Philo | |
Downtown Philo, Illinois
Philo, Illinois |
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| Nickname(s):
"Center of the Universe"
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Location of Philo in Champaign County, Illinois.
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 Philo
Location in Champaign County, Illinois
Philo
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Champaign |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,392 |
| • Density | 1,679.13/sq mi (648.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code |
61864
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-59533 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399666 |
| Website | http://villageofphilo.com/ |
Philo is a small village in Illinois, United States. It is located about nine miles south of Urbana in Champaign County. In 2020, about 1,392 people lived in Philo. The village is sometimes called the "Center of the Universe."
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Where is Philo Located?
Philo is found in Champaign County. It is about three miles south of Urbana township. The village is also six miles south of the city of Urbana. Philo covers an area of about 0.83 square miles (2.15 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The village was named after its founder, Philo Hale. There is a main park in the village called Hale Park. This park is used for many events, including family reunions. It is located on the north side of the village.
How Many People Live in Philo?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 291 | — | |
| 1880 | 435 | 49.5% | |
| 1890 | 491 | 12.9% | |
| 1900 | 502 | 2.2% | |
| 1910 | 562 | 12.0% | |
| 1920 | 544 | −3.2% | |
| 1930 | 512 | −5.9% | |
| 1940 | 510 | −0.4% | |
| 1950 | 525 | 2.9% | |
| 1960 | 740 | 41.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,022 | 38.1% | |
| 1980 | 973 | −4.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,028 | 5.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,314 | 27.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,466 | 11.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,392 | −5.0% | |
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According to the 2020 census, 1,392 people lived in Philo. There were 463 households and 360 families in the village. A household means all the people living in one home. A family means two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption living together.
Most people living in Philo are White, making up about 94.90% of the population. Other groups include African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 0.72% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.4% of the people in Philo were under 18 years old. About 13.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 39.1 years.
Schools in Philo
Philo is part of the Unit 7 School District. This district is based in Tolono, a nearby town. Students living in Philo attend several schools in this district.
These schools include Unity East Elementary, Unity Junior High, and Unity High School. Philo also has a private Catholic school called St. Thomas. This school teaches students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. For high school, some students attend the High School of Saint Thomas More in nearby Champaign.
Images for kids
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The Philo water tower with its famous nickname.
See also
In Spanish: Philo (Illinois) para niños
