Princeville, Illinois facts for kids
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Princeville
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Lillie M. Evans Library, Princeville
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| Motto(s):
The Village With A Vision
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Location of Princeville in Peoria County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| 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)
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| • 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
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| 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.
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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
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| 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% | |
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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
In Spanish: Princeville (Illinois) para niños
