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Reynolds, Illinois
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Location in Rock Island and Mercer counties, Illinois
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 Reynolds, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| Counties | Rock Island, Mercer |
| Townships | Edgington, Bowling, Perryton, Preemption |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 498 |
| • Density | 1,353.26/sq mi (522.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61279
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-63420 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Reynolds, Illinois |
Reynolds is a small village located mostly in Rock Island County, Illinois. A tiny part of the village also stretches into Mercer County. In 2020, about 498 people lived there. Reynolds was started way back in 1876.
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Exploring Reynolds, Illinois
Reynolds is found near the southern edge of Rock Island County. A street called Perryton Street marks the county line. Some buildings in the village are actually in Mercer County because they are on the south side of this street.
Getting Around Reynolds
Illinois Route 94 is a main road that goes through Reynolds. It's called Main Street in the village. This road can take you about 4 miles north to Taylor Ridge. If you head south, it's about 13 miles to Aledo. The larger city of Rock Island is about 15 miles northeast of Reynolds.
Land and Water in Reynolds
The village of Reynolds covers about 0.37 square miles of land. That's about 0.95 square kilometers. There's no water area within the village limits. A small stream called Mill Creek starts in the middle of Reynolds. It flows north and eventually joins the Rock River in Milan.
People of Reynolds: Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 192 | — | |
| 1900 | 329 | — | |
| 1910 | 367 | 11.6% | |
| 1920 | 322 | −12.3% | |
| 1930 | 317 | −1.6% | |
| 1940 | 335 | 5.7% | |
| 1950 | 409 | 22.1% | |
| 1960 | 494 | 20.8% | |
| 1970 | 610 | 23.5% | |
| 1980 | 701 | 14.9% | |
| 1990 | 583 | −16.8% | |
| 2000 | 508 | −12.9% | |
| 2010 | 539 | 6.1% | |
| 2020 | 498 | −7.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 508 people living in Reynolds. They lived in 206 homes, and 154 of these were families. The village had about 1,377 people per square mile. Most people living in Reynolds were White. A small number were from other backgrounds.
Homes and Families
- About 29% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- More than half, about 55%, were married couples.
- About 15% of homes had a female head of household without a husband.
- About 19% of homes were single-person households.
- Around 10% of homes had a person aged 65 or older living alone.
- On average, each household had about 2.47 people.
- Families had about 2.76 people on average.
Age and Income
The people in Reynolds had different ages:
- About 21.9% were under 18 years old.
- About 12.2% were between 18 and 24.
- About 25.8% were between 25 and 44.
- About 26.6% were between 45 and 64.
- About 13.6% were 65 or older.
The average age in Reynolds was 38 years. In 2000, the average income for a household was $42,917 per year. For families, it was $48,333.
See also
In Spanish: Reynolds (Illinois) para niños
