South Roxana, Illinois facts for kids
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South Roxana, Illinois
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Street scene in South Roxana
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Location in Madison County, Illinois
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 South Roxana, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison |
| Township | Chouteau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.26 sq mi (5.85 km2) |
| • Land | 2.16 sq mi (5.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,891 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62087
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-71240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399856 |
| Wikimedia Commons | South Roxana, Illinois |
South Roxana is a small village in Madison County, Illinois, United States. It became an official village in March 1967. In 2020, about 1,891 people lived there.
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Where is South Roxana Located?
South Roxana is surrounded by other towns and cities. To the north and east, you'll find the village of Roxana. To the south, there's a part of Edwardsville. To the west, you'll find the village of Hartford.
Getting Around South Roxana
Illinois Route 111 runs along the western side of South Roxana. This road goes north about 2 miles (3 km) to Wood River. It also goes south about 6 miles (10 km) to Pontoon Beach. If you want to visit downtown St. Louis, it's about 20 miles (32 km) to the south-southwest.
Another important road, Illinois Route 255, is a big four-lane highway. It passes just east of the village. You can get on Route 255 from Exits 3 and 5. This highway goes south about 4 miles (6 km) to connect with Interstates 255 and 270. It also goes north about 6 miles (10 km) to Bethalto.
Size of the Village
The U.S. Census Bureau says that South Roxana covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (5.85 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
Population of South Roxana
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 2,010 | — | |
| 1970 | 2,241 | 11.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,286 | 2.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,961 | −14.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,888 | −3.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,053 | 8.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,891 | −7.9% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,888 people living in South Roxana. These people lived in 707 households, and 518 of those were families. The village had about 1,190 people per square mile (459 per square kilometer).
Who Lives in South Roxana?
Most people living in South Roxana in 2000 were White (97.67%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Some people were also from other races or had mixed racial backgrounds. About 0.85% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 38% of the households had children under 18 years old. More than half of the households (53.2%) were married couples living together. About 20.1% of households had just one person living there. The average household had 2.67 people, and the average family had 3.08 people.
Age Groups in the Village
The people in South Roxana in 2000 were of different ages:
- About 28.8% were under 18 years old.
- About 8.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.3% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in the village was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were about 96 males.
See also
In Spanish: South Roxana (Illinois) para niños
