Sparland, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sparland, Illinois
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The historic Robert Waugh House on School Street
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Location in Marshall County, Illinois
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 Sparland, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Marshall |
| Township | Steuben |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 366 |
| • Density | 639.86/sq mi (246.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61565
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-71422 |
Sparland is a small village located in Marshall County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 366 people lived there. Sparland is part of the larger Peoria area.
Exploring Sparland's Location
Sparland is in the western part of Marshall County. It sits right next to the Illinois River. You can cross the river to Lacon, which is the main town for Marshall County, by using the Lacon Bridge. This bridge carries Illinois Route 17.
Illinois Route 17 can take you about 22 miles east to Wenona or 21 miles west to Wyoming. Another important road, Illinois Route 29, goes right through Sparland. It's known as Railroad Street. This road leads about 7 miles northeast to Henry and 8 miles southwest to Chillicothe.
The village covers an area of about 0.57 square miles, and all of it is land. A cool fact about Sparland is that its western side is on a high bluff, which is like a tall cliff, about 175 feet above the Illinois River. From this high spot, you can see amazing views across the Illinois Valley towards Lacon.
Sparland's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 558 | — | |
| 1880 | 375 | −32.8% | |
| 1890 | 471 | 25.6% | |
| 1900 | 459 | −2.5% | |
| 1910 | 461 | 0.4% | |
| 1920 | 437 | −5.2% | |
| 1930 | 463 | 5.9% | |
| 1940 | 509 | 9.9% | |
| 1950 | 509 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 534 | 4.9% | |
| 1970 | 585 | 9.6% | |
| 1980 | 624 | 6.7% | |
| 1990 | 412 | −34.0% | |
| 2000 | 504 | 22.3% | |
| 2010 | 406 | −19.4% | |
| 2020 | 366 | −9.9% | |
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The population of Sparland has changed quite a bit over the years. In 2000, there were 504 people living in the village. By 2010, this number went down to 406. The most recent count in 2020 showed 366 people.
In 2000, the average age of people in Sparland was 34 years old. About 26% of the population was under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Sparland (Illinois) para niños
