Pierron, Illinois facts for kids
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Pierron, Illinois
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Location in Madison County, Illinois
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 Pierron, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| Counties | Bond, Madison |
| Townships | Burgess, Saline |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Incorporated | 1893 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.73 sq mi (1.90 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 459 |
| • Density | 629/sq mi (241.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
62273 (Pierron)
62275 (Pocahontas) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-59709 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399670 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Pierron, Illinois |
Pierron is a small village in Illinois, United States. It is located in both Bond and Madison counties. In 2020, about 459 people lived there. Pierron is also part of the larger St. Louis metropolitan area.
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History of Pierron
How the Village Began
Pierron got its first post office in 1870. The village was planned in 1871. It was named after its founder, a person named Jacques Pierron. Pierron officially became a village in 1893.
Geography of Pierron
Where is Pierron Located?
Pierron is a village located in two counties: Bond County and Madison County in Illinois. It has two main parts, about 4 miles (6.4 km) apart. These two parts are connected by Illinois Route 143.
Different Sections of the Village
The western part of Pierron is sometimes called "Pierron Station." This section is right on the line between Bond and Madison counties. A railroad line, the CSX Transportation St. Louis Line, also crosses through this area.
The eastern part of the village is known as "Millersburg." It is about four miles (6.4 km) east of the western section. Nearby towns include Highland, which is about 5 miles (8 km) southwest of western Pierron. Pocahontas is about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of eastern Pierron.
Land and Water Features
The village of Pierron covers a total area of about 0.73 square miles (1.90 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The western part of Pierron has water that flows west into Sugar Creek. The eastern part drains east into Shoal Creek. Both of these creeks flow south and are part of the Kaskaskia River system.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 73 | — | |
| 1900 | 305 | — | |
| 1910 | 417 | 36.7% | |
| 1920 | 455 | 9.1% | |
| 1930 | 469 | 3.1% | |
| 1940 | 349 | −25.6% | |
| 1950 | 371 | 6.3% | |
| 1960 | 451 | 21.6% | |
| 1970 | 467 | 3.5% | |
| 1980 | 577 | 23.6% | |
| 1990 | 554 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 653 | 17.9% | |
| 2010 | 600 | −8.1% | |
| 2020 | 459 | −23.5% | |
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According to the 2020 census, 459 people lived in Pierron. There were 180 households and 111 families. This means there were about 625 people per square mile (241 people per square kilometer).
Who Lives in Pierron?
Most people in Pierron are White (about 92.37%). A small number of people are African American (0.65%), Native American (0.44%), or Asian (0.22%). About 5.66% of people belong to two or more races. Around 1.74% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 180 households, about 18.3% had children under 18 living with them. More than half (55%) were married couples living together. About 6.67% of households had a female head with no husband present. Around 25% of all households were single individuals. About 11.11% of households had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average household had about 2.66 people. The average family had about 2.18 people.
Age Groups in the Village
The population of Pierron includes people of all ages. About 13.7% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 3.6% were between 18 and 24 years old. About 24.9% were between 25 and 44 years old. The largest group, 31.9%, was between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 26% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Pierron was 52.3 years.
See also
In Spanish: Pierron (Illinois) para niños
