Summerfield, Illinois facts for kids
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Summerfield
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Location of Summerfield in Clair County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | St. Clair |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 496 ft (151 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 347 |
| • Density | 701.01/sq mi (270.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62289
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-73547 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399929 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Summerfield, Illinois |
Summerfield is a small village located in St. Clair County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 347 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community feel.
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Where is Summerfield Located?
Summerfield is found at a specific spot on the map: 38.596948 degrees North and 89.751171 degrees West. These numbers help us pinpoint its exact location on Earth.
How Big is Summerfield?
The village of Summerfield covers a total area of about 0.49 square miles (1.28 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water. This means it's a small, compact village.
How Many People Live in Summerfield?
The number of people living in Summerfield has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 770 | — | |
| 1880 | 640 | −16.9% | |
| 1890 | 557 | −13.0% | |
| 1900 | 360 | −35.4% | |
| 1910 | 337 | −6.4% | |
| 1920 | 277 | −17.8% | |
| 1930 | 279 | 0.7% | |
| 1940 | 283 | 1.4% | |
| 1950 | 378 | 33.6% | |
| 1960 | 353 | −6.6% | |
| 1970 | 443 | 25.5% | |
| 1980 | 487 | 9.9% | |
| 1990 | 509 | 4.5% | |
| 2000 | 472 | −7.3% | |
| 2010 | 451 | −4.4% | |
| 2020 | 347 | −23.1% | |
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In 2010, there were 451 people living in Summerfield. These people lived in 161 different homes. Most of the homes (about 60%) were lived in by married couples.
What is the Age Range of Summerfield Residents?
The people in Summerfield are of all ages. In 2010, about 32% of the population was under 18 years old. About 30% were young adults between 25 and 44. The median age was 33 years, meaning half the people were younger than 33 and half were older.
Who are Some Famous People from Summerfield?
Even small villages can be home to interesting people! Summerfield has a connection to a few notable individuals.
- Friedrich Hecker: He was a German lawyer, a politician, and a revolutionary. He was involved in important political changes in Germany.
- Wally Rehg: He was a professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder for several teams in Major League Baseball, which is the highest level of baseball in the United States and Canada.
See also
In Spanish: Summerfield (Illinois) para niños
