St. Johns, Illinois facts for kids
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St. Johns
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Location of St. Johns in Perry County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Perry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.72 sq mi (1.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 163 |
| • Density | 224.83/sq mi (86.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62832
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-66924 |
| GNIS ID | 2399165 |
| Wikimedia Commons | St. Johns, Illinois |
St. Johns is a small village located in Perry County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2000, about 218 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 163.
The village got its name in 1856. It was named after St. John's Day.
Exploring St. Johns Geography
St. Johns covers a total area of about 0.767 square miles (1.98 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.73 square miles (1.88 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.037 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Even though St. Johns is its own village, people living there use a Du Quoin street address. This means their mail goes to Du Quoin.
Understanding St. Johns Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 356 | — | |
| 1880 | 495 | 39.0% | |
| 1910 | 370 | — | |
| 1920 | 353 | −4.6% | |
| 1930 | 297 | −15.9% | |
| 1940 | 314 | 5.7% | |
| 1950 | 275 | −12.4% | |
| 1960 | 206 | −25.1% | |
| 1970 | 220 | 6.8% | |
| 1980 | 284 | 29.1% | |
| 1990 | 262 | −7.7% | |
| 2000 | 218 | −16.8% | |
| 2010 | 219 | 0.5% | |
| 2020 | 163 | −25.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 218 people living in St. Johns. These people lived in 96 different homes, and 62 of these were families. The village had about 106 housing units in total.
The population was spread out by age. About 21.6% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 9.2% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 29.4%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 30.3% were between 45 and 64. Finally, 9.6% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 40 years.
The average income for a household in St. Johns was $35,455 per year. For families, the average income was $43,750. About 11.4% of all the people in the village lived below the poverty line. This included 7.9% of those under 18.
See also
In Spanish: St. Johns (Illinois) para niños
