Simpson, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Simpson, Illinois
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Simpson post office on Main Street
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Location of Simpson in Johnson County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Johnson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 44 |
| • Density | 83.81/sq mi (32.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62985
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-70005 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399824 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Simpson, Illinois |
Simpson is a small village located in Johnson County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 44 people lived there.
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Where is Simpson, Illinois?
Simpson is found in the eastern part of Johnson County. It sits in a valley near Cedar Creek. This creek flows south into Bay Creek, which is part of the larger Ohio River system.
How to Get There
Illinois Route 147 is the main road that goes through the village.
- If you travel southwest about 9 miles (14 km), you will reach Vienna. Vienna is the main town, or county seat, of Johnson County.
- If you go east about 5 miles (8 km), the road ends at Glendale.
Size of the Village
According to a 2010 study, Simpson covers about 0.53 square miles (1.37 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.001 square miles (0.003 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Simpson?
The number of people living in Simpson has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 187 | — | |
| 1910 | 161 | −13.9% | |
| 1920 | 178 | 10.6% | |
| 1930 | 144 | −19.1% | |
| 1940 | 172 | 19.4% | |
| 1950 | 119 | −30.8% | |
| 1960 | 89 | −25.2% | |
| 1970 | 82 | −7.9% | |
| 1980 | 67 | −18.3% | |
| 1990 | 61 | −9.0% | |
| 2000 | 54 | −11.5% | |
| 2010 | 60 | 11.1% | |
| 2020 | 44 | −26.7% | |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 54 people living in Simpson. These people lived in 21 different homes, and 17 of these were families.
- Most people (about 89%) were White.
- A smaller number (about 7%) were African American.
- Some people were Native American or from other races.
- About 9% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
- Almost half of the homes (42.9%) had children under 18 living there.
- Most homes (66.7%) were married couples living together.
- Some homes (9.5%) had a single mom with no husband.
- About 19% of homes were single people or groups of friends living together.
- A small number (4.8%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
- On average, about 2.57 people lived in each home.
Age Groups
The people in Simpson in 2000 were of different ages:
- About 27.8% were under 18 years old.
- About 14.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 22.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9.3% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the village was 34 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Simpson (Illinois) para niños
