Plymouth, Illinois facts for kids
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Plymouth, Illinois
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Location in Hancock and McDonough counties, Illinois
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 Plymouth, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| Counties | Hancock, McDonough |
| Townships | St. Mary, Lamoine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 436 |
| • Density | 771.68/sq mi (298.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62367
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-60833 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398989 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Plymouth, Illinois |
Plymouth is a small village located in Illinois, United States. It's special because it sits across two different counties: Hancock and McDonough. In 2020, about 436 people lived here. That's a bit fewer than the 505 people who lived there in 2010.
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Where is Plymouth, Illinois?
Plymouth is in the southeastern part of Hancock County. A tiny bit of the village also stretches into the southwest corner of McDonough County.
Getting Around Plymouth
Illinois Route 61 is a main road that goes right through the village. If you head northeast on this road for about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), you'll reach Colmar. If you go southwest for about 5 miles (8 km), you'll find Augusta. The county seat of Hancock County, Carthage, is about 21 miles (34 km) northwest of Plymouth.
Land and Water Around Plymouth
Plymouth covers an area of about 0.57 square miles (1.48 square kilometers), and all of it is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the village itself. The water in the area flows into two creeks, Bronson Creek and Flour Creek. Both of these creeks eventually join the La Moine River, which is part of the larger Illinois River system.
Who Lives in Plymouth?
Let's look at the people who call Plymouth home!
Population Over the Years
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 593 | — | |
| 1890 | 710 | 19.7% | |
| 1900 | 854 | 20.3% | |
| 1910 | 829 | −2.9% | |
| 1920 | 900 | 8.6% | |
| 1930 | 745 | −17.2% | |
| 1940 | 808 | 8.5% | |
| 1950 | 854 | 5.7% | |
| 1960 | 781 | −8.5% | |
| 1970 | 740 | −5.2% | |
| 1980 | 649 | −12.3% | |
| 1990 | 521 | −19.7% | |
| 2000 | 562 | 7.9% | |
| 2010 | 505 | −10.1% | |
| 2020 | 436 | −13.7% | |
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In 2020, there were 436 people living in Plymouth. This population was spread across 198 households, with 127 of these being families. The village has about 772 people per square mile (298 per square kilometer).
Diversity in Plymouth
Most of the people in Plymouth are White, making up about 96.56% of the population. There are also smaller numbers of African American, Asian, and people from two or more races. About 0.92% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 198 households, about 20% had children under 18 living with them. More than half (51.52%) were married couples. About 30% of all households were made up of people living alone.
Age Groups
The people in Plymouth come from all age groups.
- About 18.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 32.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Plymouth was about 50.8 years.
Money Matters
In 2020, the average income for a household in Plymouth was $47,083 per year. For families, the average income was $51,875. The average income per person in the village was $26,386. About 21.1% of all people in Plymouth lived below the poverty line. This included 46.3% of those under 18 and 14.1% of those 65 or older.
Education in Plymouth
Students who live in Plymouth attend Southeastern High School. This school is located in the nearby town of Augusta.
See also
In Spanish: Plymouth (Illinois) para niños
