Stonington, Illinois facts for kids
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Stonington
Village of Stonington
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| Nickname(s):
"Home of the Wildcats"
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Location of Stonington in Christian County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Christian |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 837 |
| • Density | 1,831.51/sq mi (706.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62567
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-72949 |
| GNIS ID | 2399910 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Stonington, Illinois |
Stonington is a small village located in Christian County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 837 people lived there. It's known as "Home of the Wildcats," which is a fun nickname!
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Stonington's History
The 2018 Tornado
On December 1, 2018, a strong tornado hit the western side of Stonington. This tornado was rated as an EF2, which means it was quite powerful. Luckily, no one was hurt or killed during this natural event.
Stonington's Geography
Stonington covers a total area of about 0.46 square miles (1.18 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Stonington's Population
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 137 | — | |
| 1890 | 270 | 97.1% | |
| 1900 | 438 | 62.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,118 | 155.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,466 | 31.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,057 | −27.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,103 | 4.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,120 | 1.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,076 | −3.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,096 | 1.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,184 | 8.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,006 | −15.0% | |
| 2000 | 960 | −4.6% | |
| 2010 | 932 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 837 | −10.2% | |
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According to the 2020 census, 837 people lived in Stonington. There were 317 households and 181 families. A household is a group of people living together in one home. The village had about 1,831 people per square mile.
Who Lives in Stonington?
Most people in Stonington are White, making up about 93.79% of the population. A small number of people are African American, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. About 5.26% of people identify with two or more races. Around 1.43% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
- About 22.4% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Nearly 42% of households were married couples living together.
- About 11% had a female head of the household with no husband present.
- Almost 43% were non-family households, meaning people living alone or with roommates.
- About 18% of households had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average household had about 2.82 people. The average family had about 2.12 people.
The people in Stonington have different ages:
- 18.9% were under 18 years old.
- 4.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 27.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 21.5% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the village was 44.3 years. For every 100 females, there were about 97.4 males.
Money and Living Standards
The median income for a household in Stonington was $56,094. This means that half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. For families, the median income was $74,531.
The average income per person in the village was $30,187. About 12.2% of families and 8.8% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 11% of those under 18 and 17.4% of those 65 or older.
