Sesser, Illinois facts for kids
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Sesser
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Downtown Sesser
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Location of Sesser in Franklin County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
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| • Total | 1,888 |
| • Density | 1,833.01/sq mi (707.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62884
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-68705 |
| GNIS feature ID | 418223 |
| Public Transit | South Central Transit |
| Wikimedia Commons | Sesser, Illinois |
| Website | http://www.sesser.org |
Sesser is a small city located in Franklin County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,888 people lived there. The city's mayor is C. Jason Ashmore.
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History of Sesser
How Sesser Began
Sesser was once a wide-open prairie with fields of wheat and corn. In the summer of 1904, people discovered coal here. This discovery changed the area forever.
Soon after, in 1906, the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad built train tracks to Sesser. The new town was named after John Sesser, who was a surveyor for the railroad.
Early Mines and Growth
The very first coal mine in Sesser was called the Keller Mine. It started operating between 1905 and 1906.
Sesser officially became a village in 1906. Just three years later, in 1909, it became a city. Another important mine, Old Ben Coal Mine No. 16, also known as Sesser Mine, was active from 1905 to 1923.
The Sesser Opera House
A special building in Sesser is the Sesser Opera House. It was built in 1914 and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a very important historical building!
Geography of Sesser
Sesser is located at coordinates 38°5′29″N 89°3′2″W / 38.09139°N 89.05056°W. This helps us find it on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 1.03 square miles (2.67 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
People of Sesser
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,292 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,841 | 119.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,315 | −18.5% | |
| 1940 | 2,117 | −8.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,086 | −1.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,764 | −15.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,125 | 20.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,238 | 5.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,087 | −6.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,128 | 2.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,931 | −9.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,888 | −2.2% | |
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Population Numbers
According to the 2020 census, 1,888 people lived in Sesser. There were 689 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
The city has about 1,831 people living in each square mile. This is called population density.
Who Lives in Sesser?
Most people in Sesser are White (about 93.59%). There are also people from other backgrounds living in the city.
About 34.5% of the households in Sesser have children under 18 living with them. The average household has about 2.95 people.
The median age in Sesser is 40.8 years old. This means half the people are younger than 40.8 and half are older. About 25.1% of the population is under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Sesser para niños
