Spillertown, Illinois facts for kids
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Spillertown
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Spillertown Community Center
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Location of Spillertown in Williamson County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Illinois | ||
| County | Williamson | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) | ||
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 181 | ||
| • Density | 563.86/sq mi (217.93/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP Code |
62959
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| Area code(s) | 618 | ||
| FIPS code | 17-71526 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2399873 | ||
| Wikimedia Commons | Spillertown, Illinois | ||
Spillertown is a small village located in Williamson County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2010, 203 people lived there. By 2018, the number of people living in Spillertown grew to an estimated 272. The latest count in 2020 showed 181 residents.
History of Spillertown
Spillertown officially became a village on March 3, 1900. It was named after Elijah Spiller. He was an important early settler who arrived in the area in 1817.
For many years in the 1800s, Spillertown was on a key road. This road went north from Marion to Benton. It then continued to Harmony, Indiana. That's where the closest machines for processing wool (called carding machines) were located.
A post office opened in Spillertown in 1898. However, it closed down in 1914. In August 2011, people living in Spillertown started talking with officials from nearby Marion. They discussed the idea of Spillertown becoming part of Marion.
Where is Spillertown?
Spillertown is located at 37°46′3″N 88°55′8″W / 37.76750°N 88.91889°W. This is its exact spot on a map.
According to the 2010 census, Spillertown covers a total area of about 0.369 square miles (0.956 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 97.56%, is land. A very small part, about 2.44%, is water.
Who Lives in Spillertown?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 348 | — | |
| 1910 | 249 | −28.4% | |
| 1920 | 240 | −3.6% | |
| 1930 | 157 | −34.6% | |
| 1940 | 201 | 28.0% | |
| 1950 | 196 | −2.5% | |
| 1960 | 177 | −9.7% | |
| 1970 | 305 | 72.3% | |
| 1980 | 206 | −32.5% | |
| 1990 | 249 | 20.9% | |
| 2000 | 220 | −11.6% | |
| 2010 | 203 | −7.7% | |
| 2020 | 181 | −10.8% | |
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The census helps us understand who lives in a place. In 2000, there were 220 people living in Spillertown. These people lived in 84 households, and 61 of these were families.
The population density was about 707.5 people per square mile. This means how many people live in a certain area. There were 95 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most people in the village were White (97.27%). A small number were African American (1.36%) or Asian (0.45%). About 3.64% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 38.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.5%) were married couples. About 23.8% of all households were individuals living alone.
The average household had 2.62 people. The average family had 3.10 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 25.5% were under 18. About 14.5% were 18 to 24 years old. The median age was 30 years. This means half the people were younger than 30 and half were older.
The median income for a household in the village was $33,125. For families, it was $47,917. The income per person was $18,674. About 6.4% of all people in Spillertown lived below the poverty line. This includes 20.9% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Spillertown (Illinois) para niños
