Solon Mills, Illinois facts for kids
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Solon Mills, Illinois
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 Solon Mills, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Solon Mills, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | McHenry |
| Township | Richmond |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 133 |
| • Density | 682.05/sq mi (263.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
60071, 60080 (former)
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| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 418701 |
Solon Mills is a small community in McHenry County, Illinois, in the United States. It is called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place, which means the government counts its population separately for official records.
Solon Mills is located on U.S. Route 12, about 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Spring Grove. The community uses ZIP code 60071. It used to have its own post office with ZIP code 60080, but that closed in 2002. In 2020, a total of 133 people lived in Solon Mills.
Understanding Solon Mills' Population
How Many People Live Here?
Every ten years, the United States government counts everyone living in the country. This is called a census. The census helps us understand how many people live in different areas.
- In 2020, the census counted 133 people living in Solon Mills.
Who Makes Up the Community?
The 2020 census also looked at the different groups of people living in Solon Mills. This helps us see the community's diversity.
- Most people, about 83.46%, identified as White.
- About 7.52% of the residents identified as being of Mixed Race.
- Around 8.27% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
- A small number, about 0.75%, identified as Native American or Alaska Native.
This information helps us learn about the people who call Solon Mills home.
