Sibley, Illinois facts for kids
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Sibley
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Sciota Street in Sibley
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Location of Sibley in Ford County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Ford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 288 |
| • Density | 598.75/sq mi (231.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61773
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| Area code | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-69810 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399817 |
Sibley is a small village located in Ford County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 288 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a history tied to farming and local community life.
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History of Sibley Village
The area where Sibley now stands was first planned in 1877. This was done for Michael L. Sullivant, who also gave his name to Sullivant Township. A year later, in 1878, Sullivant sold the land to Hiram Sibley.
The village's post office started in 1873. It was first called Burr Oaks. However, in 1880, its name was changed to Sibley. This new name honored Hiram Sibley, who had bought the land.
The World's Largest Corn Crib
Sibley was once famous for something very special. It had the largest corn crib in the world! A corn crib is a building used to store corn after it's harvested. This giant crib could hold 125,000 bushels of corn. That's a huge amount!
This amazing structure was even mentioned in Ripley's Believe It or Not!. This TV show and newspaper cartoon shares unusual facts. Sadly, the famous corn crib was taken down in 1965.
Geography and Location
Sibley is a small village in terms of size. It covers about 0.49 square miles (1.28 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
The village is located in Ford County, Illinois. It is part of the wider United States.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Sibley has changed over the years. Like many small villages, its population has gone up and down. Here's a look at how many people have lived in Sibley during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 404 | — | |
| 1900 | 444 | 9.9% | |
| 1910 | 385 | −13.3% | |
| 1920 | 383 | −0.5% | |
| 1930 | 394 | 2.9% | |
| 1940 | 374 | −5.1% | |
| 1950 | 345 | −7.8% | |
| 1960 | 386 | 11.9% | |
| 1970 | 381 | −1.3% | |
| 1980 | 370 | −2.9% | |
| 1990 | 359 | −3.0% | |
| 2000 | 329 | −8.4% | |
| 2010 | 272 | −17.3% | |
| 2020 | 288 | 5.9% | |
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Who Lives in Sibley?
In 2020, there were 288 people living in Sibley. These people lived in 111 households. A household means all the people living together in one home. About 58 of these households were families.
Most of the people in Sibley are White. A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. Some people are also of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The village has a mix of age groups. About 19% of the people are under 18 years old. Many adults are between 45 and 64 years old. About 25% of the people are 65 or older. The average age in Sibley is about 51 years old.
Working and Earning in Sibley
The average income for a household in Sibley was $49,375. For families, the average income was higher, at $70,500. These numbers show how much money people in Sibley earn each year.
A small number of families and people live below the poverty line. This means they have a lower income. About 19.5% of children under 18 were in this group. About 12.5% of people aged 65 or older were also in this group.
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