St. Joseph, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
St. Joseph
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The welcome sign coming in the north side of the village.
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Location of St. Joseph in Champaign County, Illinois.
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 St. Joseph
Location in Champaign County, Illinois
St. Joseph
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Champaign |
| Founded | April 28, 1881 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.10 sq mi (5.44 km2) |
| • Land | 2.08 sq mi (5.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,810 |
| • Density | 1,829.09/sq mi (706.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
61873
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-66950 |
Welcome to St. Joseph, a friendly village in Illinois, United States! It's located in Champaign County. This village was officially started on April 28, 1881. In 2020, about 3,810 people lived here.
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Where is St. Joseph Located?
St. Joseph is found at specific coordinates: 40°06′53″N 88°02′08″W / 40.114713°N 88.035620°W. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
How Big is St. Joseph?
The village covers a total area of about 2.10 square miles (5.44 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.08 square miles (5.39 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in St. Joseph?
The number of people living in St. Joseph has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
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What is the Population Like?
In 2020, there were 3,810 people living in St. Joseph. These people lived in 1,452 homes, and 1,086 of these were families. The village had about 1,815 people per square mile.
Most people in the village (about 92%) are White. There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 3% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
How Do Families Live in St. Joseph?
Many homes in St. Joseph have children under 18 living there, about 46%. Over half of the households (about 51%) are married couples living together. Some homes (about 23%) have a female head of household without a husband.
The average home has about 3.33 people. The average family has about 2.78 people.
What is the Age Range of Residents?
The village has people of all ages. About 29.5% of the population is under 18 years old. About 14.4% are 65 years or older. The average age in St. Joseph is about 39.2 years old.
What About Income?
The average income for a household in St. Joseph was about $93,621. For families, the average income was around $105,526. A small number of families (about 2.5%) and individuals (about 5.2%) live below the poverty line.
Education in St. Joseph
Students in St. Joseph attend St. Joseph-Ogden High School. This high school brings together students from St. Joseph Middle School and Prairieview-Ogden Junior High. Most students at the high school come from the St. Joseph area.
It's important to know that not all students from Prairieview-Ogden Junior High's area go to St. Joseph-Ogden High School. Some might go to high schools in Rantoul, IL or Thomasboro, IL instead.
Famous People from St. Joseph
- Frank Hanly: He was born in St. Joseph and later became the 26th Governor of Indiana.
- Marianne Dickerson: A world-class long distance runner who lived in St. Joseph.
Images for kids
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Location of St. Joseph in Champaign County, Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: St. Joseph (Illinois) para niños
