Shipman, Illinois facts for kids
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Shipman, Illinois
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 Shipman, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| Townships | Shipman, Hillyard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| • Land | 1.32 sq mi (3.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 511 |
| • Density | 387.12/sq mi (149.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62685
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-69563 |
Shipman is a small village located in Macoupin County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 511 people lived there. This was a bit less than the 624 people who lived there in 2010.
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Where is Shipman Located?
Shipman is in the southwestern part of Macoupin County. You can find it at these coordinates: 39°7′6″N 90°2′37″W / 39.11833°N 90.04361°W.
Roads and Nearby Towns
Illinois Route 16 runs through the southern part of the village. This road is also known as Railroad Street. If you go east on Route 16, you'll reach Gillespie in about 13 miles. Going west for about 15 miles will take you to Jerseyville. Carlinville, which is the main town of Macoupin County, is about 15 miles northeast of Shipman by local roads.
Land and Water Area
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Shipman covers a total area of about 1.33 square miles. Most of this area, about 1.32 square miles, is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles, is water.
How Many People Live in Shipman?
The number of people living in Shipman has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 485 | — | |
| 1890 | 410 | −15.5% | |
| 1900 | 396 | −3.4% | |
| 1910 | 392 | −1.0% | |
| 1920 | 333 | −15.1% | |
| 1930 | 308 | −7.5% | |
| 1940 | 372 | 20.8% | |
| 1950 | 376 | 1.1% | |
| 1960 | 417 | 10.9% | |
| 1970 | 482 | 15.6% | |
| 1980 | 581 | 20.5% | |
| 1990 | 624 | 7.4% | |
| 2000 | 655 | 5.0% | |
| 2010 | 624 | −4.7% | |
| 2020 | 511 | −18.1% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 655 people living in Shipman. There were 249 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most people living in Shipman were White. A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.63 people. The average age of people in the village was 35 years old.
Famous People from Shipman
- Helena M. Weiss, who works as a museum registrar, grew up in Shipman.
Images for kids
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Location of Shipman in Macoupin County, Illinois
See also
In Spanish: Shipman (Illinois) para niños
