Standard City, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Standard City, Illinois
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 Standard City, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| Townships | Nilwood, Shaws Point |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 135 |
| • Density | 212.26/sq mi (81.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62640
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-72234 |
Standard City is a small village located in Macoupin County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 135 people lived there.
Where is Standard City?
Standard City is in the northeastern part of Macoupin County. It is about 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Carlinville. Carlinville is the main town and government center for the county. The village is also about 13 miles (21 km) west of Raymond.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Standard City covers a total area of about 0.64 square miles (1.66 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 207 | — | |
| 1950 | 192 | −7.2% | |
| 1960 | 182 | −5.2% | |
| 1970 | 139 | −23.6% | |
| 1980 | 148 | 6.5% | |
| 1990 | 128 | −13.5% | |
| 2000 | 138 | 7.8% | |
| 2010 | 152 | 10.1% | |
| 2020 | 135 | −11.2% | |
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A census is like a big count of all the people living in a place. The last census in 2020 showed that 135 people lived in Standard City.
In 2000, there were 138 people living in the village. Most of the people were white. A very small number of people were Asian.
There were 58 households in the village. A household is like a home where people live together. About 3 out of 10 households had children under 18 living there. More than half of the households were married couples.
The average age of people in the village in 2000 was 35 years old. About 22.5% of the people were under 18. About 10% were 65 years old or older.
See also
In Spanish: Standard City (Illinois) para niños
