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Southern View, Illinois
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| Village of Southern View | |
Location of Southern View in Sangamon County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,596 |
| • Density | 2,392.80/sq mi (924.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62703
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-70759 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Southern View, Illinois |
Southern View is a small village located in Sangamon County, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of the larger Springfield area. In 2010, about 1,642 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 1,596.
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Geography of Southern View
Southern View is found at specific coordinates: 39°45′23″N 89°39′1″W / 39.75639°N 89.65028°W. This helps pinpoint its exact location on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 0.51 square miles (1.32 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population Changes in Southern View
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 433 | — | |
| 1950 | 898 | 107.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,485 | 65.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,504 | 1.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,306 | −13.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,906 | 45.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,695 | −11.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,642 | −3.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,596 | −2.8% | |
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The population of Southern View has changed over the years. In 1940, there were 433 people. The number grew quite a bit in the following decades.
By the year 2000, the village had 1,695 residents. There were 798 households, which are groups of people living together. Many of these were families.
The average household had about 2.12 people. The average family had about 2.79 people.
Age Groups in the Village
In 2000, the population was spread across different age groups. About 19.8% of the people were under 18 years old. This means nearly one-fifth of the residents were kids and teenagers.
About 6.8% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The largest group, 31.7%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 21.8% of the population.
Finally, 19.9% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The median age in the village was 40 years. This means half the people were younger than 40 and half were older.
Getting Around Southern View
The SMTD provides bus services in Southern View. These buses help people travel to different places.
You can use Routes 12, 14, and 202 to get around. These routes connect Southern View to downtown Springfield and other nearby areas. This makes it easier for residents to reach various destinations without needing a car.
See also
In Spanish: Southern View para niños
