Pontoosuc, Illinois facts for kids
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Pontoosuc, Illinois
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Location of Pontoosuc in Hancock County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hancock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.07 sq mi (5.37 km2) |
| • Land | 1.41 sq mi (3.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 99 |
| • Density | 70.41/sq mi (27.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62330 (Dallas City)
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-61080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398998 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Pontoosuc, Illinois |
Pontoosuc is a small village located in Hancock County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 99 people lived there.
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Where is Pontoosuc Located?
Pontoosuc is in the northern part of Hancock County. It's right next to the Mississippi River, which is a big river that forms the border between Illinois and Iowa. The village is also next to Dallas City on its east side.
Roads and Travel
Illinois Route 9 goes through Pontoosuc. This road leads east into Dallas City. If you go west about 5 miles (8 km), you'll reach the Fort Madison Toll Bridge over the Mississippi River. Another road, Illinois Route 96, also passes through Pontoosuc. It goes southwest about 13 miles (21 km) to Nauvoo.
Land and Water
In 2021, Pontoosuc covered a total area of about 2.07 square miles (5.37 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.41 square miles (3.64 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.67 square miles (1.73 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Pontoosuc?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 266 | — | |
| 1890 | 249 | −6.4% | |
| 1900 | 299 | 20.1% | |
| 1910 | 285 | −4.7% | |
| 1920 | 199 | −30.2% | |
| 1930 | 143 | −28.1% | |
| 1940 | 165 | 15.4% | |
| 1950 | 214 | 29.7% | |
| 1960 | 210 | −1.9% | |
| 1970 | 226 | 7.6% | |
| 1980 | 261 | 15.5% | |
| 1990 | 264 | 1.1% | |
| 2000 | 171 | −35.2% | |
| 2010 | 146 | −14.6% | |
| 2020 | 99 | −32.2% | |
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According to the 2020 census, 99 people lived in Pontoosuc. There were 50 households and 24 families in the village.
Population Details
Most people in Pontoosuc (about 96%) are White. The population density was about 47.76 people per square mile (18.44 people per square kilometer).
Households and Families
- About 24% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- 46% of households were married couples.
- About 46% of all households were individuals living alone.
- 18% of households had someone 65 years or older living alone.
- The average household had about 3.33 people.
Age Groups
The people in Pontoosuc are of different ages:
- 28.4% were under 18 years old.
- 27.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 22.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the village was 35.8 years.
Income
In 2020, the average income for a household in Pontoosuc was $42,500. For families, the average income was $51,250. About 5.5% of all people in Pontoosuc lived below the poverty line. This included 9.7% of those under 18 and 8.0% of those 65 or older.
Getting Around Pontoosuc
The Amtrak Southwest Chief train passes through Pontoosuc. This train travels between Los Angeles and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Pontoosuc. The closest train station is in Fort Madison, which is about 6 miles (10 km) to the west.
See also
In Spanish: Pontoosuc (Illinois) para niños
