Stoy, Illinois facts for kids
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Stoy, Illinois
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Location of Stoy in Crawford County, Illinois.
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 Stoy, Illinois
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Crawford County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 sq mi (2.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
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| • Total | 108 |
| • Density | 115.88/sq mi (44.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| FIPS code | 17–73027 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399913 |
Stoy is a small village located in Crawford County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 108 people lived there.
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Village Location and Size
Stoy is found in the state of Illinois. A main road, Illinois Route 33, goes right past the northern edge of Stoy. This road can take you about 5 miles (8 km) east to Robinson, which is the main town of Crawford County. If you go west on the same road, you'll reach Oblong in about 4 miles (6 km).
The village of Stoy is quite small. It covers an area of about 0.93 square miles (2.42 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
People of Stoy
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 488 | — | |
| 1920 | 249 | −49.0% | |
| 1930 | 176 | −29.3% | |
| 1940 | 150 | −14.8% | |
| 1950 | 161 | 7.3% | |
| 1960 | 185 | 14.9% | |
| 1970 | 199 | 7.6% | |
| 1980 | 167 | −16.1% | |
| 1990 | 135 | −19.2% | |
| 2000 | 119 | −11.9% | |
| 2010 | 104 | −12.6% | |
| 2020 | 108 | 3.8% | |
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Let's look at how many people have lived in Stoy over the years. The village's population has changed quite a bit since 1910.
Population Changes Over Time
- In 1910, Stoy had its largest population with 488 people.
- By 1950, the number had dropped to 161 people.
- The population grew a little in the 1960s and 1970s, reaching 199 in 1970.
- Since then, the population has slowly decreased.
- In 2010, there were 104 people, which was the lowest number recorded.
- By 2020, the population had slightly increased to 108 people.
Who Lives in Stoy Today?
According to the 2020 census, there were 108 people living in Stoy. These people made up 65 households, and 55 of those were families.
- Most people in Stoy (about 96.3%) are White.
- A small percentage (3.7%) are from two or more racial backgrounds.
- No residents identified as Hispanic or Latino in the 2020 census.
Households and Families
- About 53.8% of the households in Stoy had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (76.92%) were married couples living together.
- About 15.38% of all households were single individuals.
- Only a small number (4.62%) of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
- The average household had about 2.42 people.
Age Groups in Stoy
The people in Stoy are of different ages:
- About 19.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 19.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 16.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The largest group, about 35.6%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 8.9% of the population was 65 years old or older.
- The average age in the village was 40.6 years.
Income Information
In 2020, the average income for a household in Stoy was about $75,208 per year. For families, the average income was around $65,764. The average income per person in the village was $27,947. Very few people in Stoy lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Stoy (Illinois) para niños
