Seatonville, Illinois facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Seatonville
Village
Location of Seatonville in Bureau County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	Bureau
Townships	Hall, Selby
Area
• Total	0.511 sq mi (1.32 km2)
• Land	0.496 sq mi (1.28 km2)
• Water	0.015 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	321
• Density	628.2/sq mi (242.5/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)	61359
Area code(s)	815
FIPS code	17-68471
Wikimedia Commons	Seatonville, Illinois

Seatonville is a small village located in Bureau County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 321 people lived there. It is part of the Ottawa Micropolitan Statistical Area, which means it's connected to a larger city area.

History of Seatonville

Seatonville got its name from W. A. Seaton, an early settler in the area. A post office has been open in the village since 1889.

Coal Mining in Seatonville

Seatonville was once a busy coal mining town. It was one of many such towns near Spring Valley and LaSalle, Illinois. The first coal mine shaft was dug in 1880 by brothers Isom and James Seaton.

In 1888, the mine was sold to the Chicago, Wilmington, and Vermilion Coal Company. During a big strike in 1889, this mine was the only one still working in northern Illinois. The company brought in a small group of African-American workers to replace miners who had left.

The mine faced problems and went bankrupt in 1900. The Spring Valley Coal Company then bought it. The village of Seatonville grew a lot until the mine finally closed in 1913.

Geography and Location

Seatonville is located at coordinates 41°21′48″N 89°16′23″W.

How Big is Seatonville?

According to information from 2021, Seatonville covers a total area of about 0.51 square miles (1.32 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.50 square miles (1.29 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.

Population and People

Seatonville has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:

Who Lives in Seatonville?

In 2020, there were 321 people living in Seatonville. These people lived in 188 households, and 111 of these were families. The village had about 628 people per square mile.

Most residents (about 91.59%) were White. There were also people who identified as Native American (0.31%), Asian (4.05%), and from other races (0.93%). About 3.12% of people were from two or more races. About 4.98% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

About 27.7% of households in Seatonville had children under 18 living with them. About 36.70% were married couples. In 19.68% of households, a female head of household lived without a husband. About 40.96% of households were not families.

Many households (39.36%) were made up of individuals living alone. About 31.91% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had 2.50 people, and the average family had 1.98 people.

Age and Income

The people in Seatonville have different ages. About 19.6% were under 18. About 7.3% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 20.1%. Those aged 45 to 64 were 22%. The largest group, 30.9%, were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 49.3 years.

The average income for a household in Seatonville was $39,405. For families, the average income was $50,938. About 16.1% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 17.8% of those under 18 and 4.3% of those 65 or older.

Famous People from Seatonville

• Jack Kibble was a professional baseball player. He played as a third baseman for the Cleveland Naps. Jack Kibble was born in Seatonville.

See also

In Spanish: Seatonville para niños