Smithboro, Illinois facts for kids
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Smithboro, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bond |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 sq mi (2.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 154 |
| • Density | 165.24/sq mi (63.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62284
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-70213 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399829 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Smithboro, Illinois |
Smithboro is a small village located in Bond County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 154 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a history that goes back to the late 1800s.
History of Smithboro
Smithboro wasn't always called Smithboro! It used to be known as "Henderson Station." The village got its current name from Henry H. Smith, who was the postmaster there. For a while, the name was even spelled "Smithborough" until 1893. The village officially became a village in 1889.
Something big happened in Smithboro on December 27, 1981. A train went off its tracks, and because of this, about 200 people living in Smithboro and nearby had to leave their homes for a day to stay safe. Some of the train cars were carrying chemicals. Luckily, residents were able to return home the very next day after the area was cleaned up and train tracks were fixed.
Geography of Smithboro
Smithboro is located at 38°53′47″N 89°20′29″W / 38.89639°N 89.34139°W. This means it's in the central part of the United States.
The village covers a total area of about 0.93 square miles (2.41 km2). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
People of Smithboro
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 40 | — | |
| 1890 | 393 | 882.5% | |
| 1900 | 314 | −20.1% | |
| 1910 | 301 | −4.1% | |
| 1920 | 277 | −8.0% | |
| 1930 | 222 | −19.9% | |
| 1940 | 222 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 253 | 14.0% | |
| 1960 | 213 | −15.8% | |
| 1970 | 203 | −4.7% | |
| 1980 | 236 | 16.3% | |
| 1990 | 201 | −14.8% | |
| 2000 | 200 | −0.5% | |
| 2010 | 177 | −11.5% | |
| 2020 | 154 | −13.0% | |
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In 2020, there were 154 people living in Smithboro. This means there were about 165 people for every square mile of land.
There were 75 households in the village. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, about 45% had children under 18 living with them. About 25% were married couples.
The people in Smithboro were mostly White, making up about 95% of the population. A small percentage (about 4.5%) were from two or more races. About 1.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Smithboro was about 29.7 years old. This means it's a relatively young community. About 35% of the population was under 18 years old.
The average income for a household in Smithboro was around $45,625 per year. For families, the average income was about $51,563. The average income per person in the village was $18,185. About 21.9% of all people in Smithboro lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Smithboro para niños
