Russellville, Illinois facts for kids
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Russellville, Illinois
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Russellville Community Center
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Location in Lawrence County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lawrence |
| Township | Russell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 98 |
| • Density | 245.00/sq mi (94.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62439
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-66404 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399148 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Russellville, Illinois |
Russellville is a small village located in Lawrence County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 98 people lived there.
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History of Russellville
Russellville has a long history that started in the early 1800s. A fort was built near an old Native American village called "Little Village." This fort was built by two brothers, Samuel and Jonathan Allison.
How Russellville Got Its Name
Later, in 1835, people planned out a town site. It was named after three other brothers: August, Andrew, and Clement Russell. These brothers provided the wood needed to build the first homes and buildings in the new settlement. Russellville officially became a village in 1875.
Geography of Russellville
Russellville is in the northeastern part of Lawrence County. It sits on the west bank of the Wabash River. This river forms the border between Illinois and Indiana.
Location and Nearby Towns
Illinois Route 33 goes right through the middle of the village. If you go north on Route 33 for about 14 miles, you will reach Palestine. If you head south for about 10 miles, you will find Westport. Westport is just across the river from Vincennes, Indiana.
Land Area
According to information from 2010, Russellville covers a total area of about 0.47 square miles. All of this area is land.
People of Russellville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 311 | — | |
| 1880 | 265 | −14.8% | |
| 1890 | 284 | 7.2% | |
| 1900 | 253 | −10.9% | |
| 1910 | 257 | 1.6% | |
| 1920 | 200 | −22.2% | |
| 1930 | 205 | 2.5% | |
| 1940 | 224 | 9.3% | |
| 1950 | 207 | −7.6% | |
| 1960 | 197 | −4.8% | |
| 1970 | 174 | −11.7% | |
| 1980 | 171 | −1.7% | |
| 1990 | 133 | −22.2% | |
| 2000 | 119 | −10.5% | |
| 2010 | 94 | −21.0% | |
| 2020 | 98 | 4.3% | |
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The number of people living in Russellville has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 119 people living in the village. By 2010, the population was 94. In 2020, the population grew slightly to 98 people.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 52 households in Russellville. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 23% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half, about 44%, were married couples living together.
Age Groups
The people in Russellville are of different ages. In 2000, about 29% of the population was under 18 years old. About 7.6% were between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up about 25% of the population. About 15% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 39 years.
