Pulaski, Illinois facts for kids
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Location of Pulaski in Pulaski County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pulaski |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.32 sq mi (3.41 km2) |
| • Land | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 154 |
| • Density | 117.56/sq mi (45.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62976
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-62211 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399029 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Pulaski, Illinois |
Pulaski is a small village located in Pulaski County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 154 people lived there. The village gets its name from Casimir Pulaski, a brave Polish hero who helped America during the Revolutionary War.
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A Look at Pulaski's History
Pulaski started in 1852. It was first a camp for workers building the Illinois Central Railroad. A post office opened in 1856. At first, it was called "Camp Pulaski." But in 1872, the "Camp" part was dropped. Pulaski officially became a village in 1898.
Where is Pulaski?
Pulaski is located at 37°13′0″N 89°12′22″W / 37.21667°N 89.20611°W. It sits in the Cache River area, north of Cairo. The village is near Old U.S. Highway 51 and west of Interstate 57. It is also west of the Ohio River.
Size of the Village
According to the 2010 census, Pulaski covers about 1.32 square miles (3.41 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.31 square miles (3.39 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.006 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes in Pulaski
The number of people living in Pulaski has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 77 | — | |
| 1900 | 424 | — | |
| 1910 | 592 | 39.6% | |
| 1920 | 518 | −12.5% | |
| 1930 | 521 | 0.6% | |
| 1940 | 623 | 19.6% | |
| 1950 | 478 | −23.3% | |
| 1960 | 415 | −13.2% | |
| 1970 | 471 | 13.5% | |
| 1980 | 477 | 1.3% | |
| 1990 | 361 | −24.3% | |
| 2000 | 274 | −24.1% | |
| 2010 | 206 | −24.8% | |
| 2020 | 154 | −25.2% | |
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The population was 274 in 2000, then it went down to 206 in 2010. By 2020, the population was 154 people.
Images for kids
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Pulaski Village Hall
See also
In Spanish: Pulaski (Illinois) para niños
