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Princeville
Lillie M. Evans Library, Princeville
Lillie M. Evans Library, Princeville
Flag of Princeville
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Official logo of Princeville
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Motto(s): 
The Village With A Vision
Location of Princeville in Peoria County, Illinois.
Location of Princeville in Peoria County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Peoria
Area
 • Total 1.69 sq mi (4.39 km2)
 • Land 1.69 sq mi (4.39 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,636
 • Density 965.76/sq mi (372.81/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
61559
Area code(s) 309
FIPS code 17-61925

Princeville is a small village located in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 1,636 people lived there. It is part of the larger Peoria, Illinois area.

Geography of Princeville

Princeville covers an area of about 1.66 square miles (4.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.

Population History

Historical population
Census Pop.
1860 263
1870 424 61.2%
1880 509 20.0%
1890 641 25.9%
1900 848 32.3%
1910 982 15.8%
1920 1,035 5.4%
1930 994 −4.0%
1940 996 0.2%
1950 1,113 11.7%
1960 1,281 15.1%
1970 1,455 13.6%
1980 1,712 17.7%
1990 1,421 −17.0%
2000 1,621 14.1%
2010 1,738 7.2%
2020 1,636 −5.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

Over the years, Princeville's population has changed. In 2000, there were 1,621 people living in the village. Most people lived in family homes.

About 26.5% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 17.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in Princeville was 37 years.

Famous People from Princeville

Princeville has been home to some notable individuals:

  • Emmett Seery: He was a professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder for several Major League Baseball teams between 1884 and 1892. He was born in Princeville.
  • Daniel G. Mitchell: He is a high-ranking military officer. He served as the Commanding General of the United States Army Sustainment Command. He is also a graduate of the United States Military Academy.

Getting Around Princeville

Two main state routes, SR 90 and SR 91, pass through Princeville. SR 90 runs east and west. SR 91 joins SR 90 for a part of its route until it reaches Santa Fe Avenue. These are both two-lane highways.

Schools in Princeville

Princeville has its own school district, District 326. The district uses 17 buses to transport students. It is a small community school district that includes:

  • Princeville Elementary School: This school teaches students from kindergarten through 5th grade.
  • Princeville Junior/Senior High School: This school serves students from 6th grade through 12th grade.

See also

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