Pocahontas, Illinois facts for kids
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Pocahontas, Illinois
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Location of Pocahontas in Bond County and Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bond |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 697 |
| • Density | 890.17/sq mi (343.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62275
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-60872 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398991 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Pocahontas, Illinois |
Pocahontas is a small village located in Bond County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 697 people lived there. It is a quiet community with an interesting past.
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A Look Back: The History of Pocahontas
The village of Pocahontas has had a few different names over the years. It was first known as Hickory Grove. Later, its name changed to Amity.
In 1850, the name was changed again to Pocohontas, spelled with an "o". Then, in 1855, the spelling was updated to the current "Pocahontas," using an "a." The village was officially formed, or incorporated, in 1847. It was named after a type of coal called Pocahontas Coal.
Where is Pocahontas?
Pocahontas is a small place. According to information from 2021, the village covers a total area of about 0.80 square miles (2.08 square kilometers).
Most of this area, about 0.78 square miles (2.03 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Pocahontas?
This section tells us about the people who live in Pocahontas. It covers things like how many people live there and what groups they belong to.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Pocahontas has changed over many years. Here's a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 369 | — | |
| 1890 | 372 | 0.8% | |
| 1900 | 482 | 29.6% | |
| 1910 | 749 | 55.4% | |
| 1920 | 830 | 10.8% | |
| 1930 | 976 | 17.6% | |
| 1940 | 750 | −23.2% | |
| 1950 | 667 | −11.1% | |
| 1960 | 718 | 7.6% | |
| 1970 | 764 | 6.4% | |
| 1980 | 866 | 13.4% | |
| 1990 | 837 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 727 | −13.1% | |
| 2010 | 784 | 7.8% | |
| 2020 | 697 | −11.1% | |
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As of the 2020 census, 697 people lived in the village. There were 321 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 207 were families.
Community Makeup
Most of the people in Pocahontas are White (about 94.55%). A small number are African American (0.43%), Asian (0.29%), or from two or more races (4.73%). About 0.86% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 25.5% of households, there were children under 18 years old. More than half (52.96%) of households were married couples living together. About 11.84% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the village was 41.6 years. About 20.1% of the population was under 18. About 15.9% were 65 years or older.
Income and Economy
The typical income for a household in Pocahontas was $51,375 per year. For families, the typical income was $62,188.
About 10.6% of families and 18.1% of all people in Pocahontas lived below the poverty line. This included 20.0% of those under 18 and 2.4% of those 65 or older.
Famous Faces from Pocahontas
Even small villages can have people who become well-known! Here are a couple of notable individuals connected to Pocahontas:
- Michael Slape: He was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1979 to 1985. This means he helped make laws for the state of Illinois. He lived in Pocahontas during his time in politics.
- Gretchen Wilson: She is a famous country singer who has won a Grammy Award. Gretchen was born and grew up in Pocahontas. She even mentions the town in her song "Pocahontas Proud" from her 2004 album Here for the Party.
See also
In Spanish: Pocahontas (Illinois) para niños
