Richmond, Illinois facts for kids
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Richmond
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Buildings in downtown Richmond, Illinois
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Location of Richmond in McHenry County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | McHenry |
| Named for | Richmond, Vermont |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.29 sq mi (11.11 km2) |
| • Land | 4.29 sq mi (11.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,089 |
| • Density | 487.17/sq mi (188.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60071
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-63641 |
Richmond is a small village located in McHenry County, Illinois, in the United States. It's about 65 miles northwest of Chicago. Many people who live here travel to Chicago for work, making it a "commuter village." In 2020, about 2,089 people lived in Richmond.
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History of Richmond
Early Settlers and Growth
The first person to settle in Richmond was a carpenter named William A. McConnell. He arrived in 1837 and built the very first building, which was a log cabin. Soon after, in 1838, eight more settlers came to the area. The village grew quickly from then on.
Richmond got its name from Richmond, Vermont, which was the hometown of one of the first settlers. In 1841, the first school was built on McConnell's farm. By 1844, the village was officially mapped out.
Richmond's Early Businesses
William McConnell and Dr. R.R. Stone started a cheese factory in Richmond. After that, other businesses opened, including a creamery (which also made dairy products), more cheese factories, a box factory, a wagon-making shop, and even a pickle factory!
Most of the original buildings in Richmond were built between the mid-1840s and the 1860s. Many of the houses were built in the Greek Revival style, which was popular for farmhouses. Later, some larger homes were built in the Italianate or Second Empire styles. Richmond officially became an incorporated village in 1872.
The Great Fire of 1902
On Christmas Eve in 1902, a big fire swept through Richmond's main business area. It destroyed 20 buildings! This fire was a major setback for the village's economy. Many businesses didn't have enough insurance, so they couldn't afford to rebuild. Because of this, many business owners decided not to reopen. However, Richmond did see another period of building new structures between 1903 and 1905.
Modern Events
Richmond has also hosted exciting events. For example, on June 11–12, 2017, it was the location for the Chicago Super and Sprint Weekend. This was part of the Reebok Spartan Race, which is a challenging obstacle course race.
Geography of Richmond
Richmond is located at coordinates 42°28′19″N 88°18′27″W / 42.47194°N 88.30750°W. This tells us its exact spot on a map.
According to the 2010 census, Richmond covers an area of about 4.22 square miles (10.93 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Main Streets in Richmond
Main Street
Kenosha Street- Mill Street
- Broadway Street
- George Street
People of Richmond (Demographics)
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 464 | — | |
| 1890 | 415 | −10.6% | |
| 1900 | 576 | 38.8% | |
| 1910 | 554 | −3.8% | |
| 1920 | 533 | −3.8% | |
| 1930 | 514 | −3.6% | |
| 1940 | 559 | 8.8% | |
| 1950 | 623 | 11.4% | |
| 1960 | 855 | 37.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,153 | 34.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,068 | −7.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,016 | −4.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,091 | 7.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,874 | 71.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,089 | 11.5% | |
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Population and Diversity
In 2010, there were 1,901 people living in Richmond. Most of the people living in the village were White (about 97.89%). There were also smaller percentages of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 4.03% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2010, Richmond had 415 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 35.2% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (56.4%) were married couples living together.
The average household size was about 2.63 people, and the average family size was 3.19 people.
Age Groups
The population of Richmond in 2010 was spread out across different age groups:
- About 27.3% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.8% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in Richmond was 37 years. This means that half the people were younger than 37 and half were older.
Income Information
In 2010, the median income for a household in Richmond was about $52,361 per year. For families, the median income was higher, around $60,417 per year.
See also
In Spanish: Richmond (Illinois) para niños
