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San Jose, Illinois
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Location in Mason County, Illinois
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 San Jose, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| Counties | Mason, Logan |
| Townships | Allens Grove, Prairie Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 479 |
| • Density | 1,157.00/sq mi (446.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62682
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-67613 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399178 |
San Jose 
i/sæn ˈdʒoʊz/ is a small village in Illinois, United States. It is located in both Logan and Mason counties. The village was founded in 1858. In 2020, about 479 people lived there.
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History of San Jose Village
San Jose was officially planned and marked out in 1858. This process is called "platting," which means creating a map of the land with streets and lots. Later, in 1876, the village became "incorporated." This means it officially became a town with its own local government.
Geography of San Jose
San Jose is found in the eastern part of Mason County and the northwestern part of Logan County. A main road, U.S. Route 136, goes right through the village. It is known as Main Street.
Nearby Cities and Towns
- If you go west on Route 136 for about 24 miles (39 km), you will reach Havana. This is the main town, or "county seat," for Mason County.
- Going east on Route 136 for about 23 miles (37 km) will take you to McLean.
- The city of Lincoln, which is the county seat for Logan County, is about 21 miles (34 km) to the southeast.
Land Area
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, San Jose covers a total area of about 0.41 square miles (1.07 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and People
The number of people living in San Jose has changed over the years. A "census" is a count of all the people in an area, usually done every ten years.
Population Changes Over Time
- In 1880, there were 285 people.
- By 1900, the population grew to 479.
- It reached its highest point in 1980 with 784 people.
- In the most recent count in 2020, the population was 479.
Who Lives in San Jose?
In 2000, there were 696 people living in San Jose. Most people in the village were White. A small number were African American or Native American. Some people also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
There were 261 households in San Jose in 2000. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- About 37.5% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Many households (59.8%) were married couples living together.
- About 19.5% of all households were made up of people living alone.
- About 12.6% of these single-person households were people aged 65 or older.
- The average household had about 2.67 people.
Age and Income
The people in San Jose have a mix of ages.
- About 27% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 15.9% of the population was 65 years or older.
- The average age in the village was 37 years old.
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in San Jose was about $39,028. For families, the average income was around $45,104. A small percentage of families and people lived with very low incomes.
See also
In Spanish: San Jose (Illinois) para niños
