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Tallula, Illinois
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Location in Menard County, Illinois
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 Tallula, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Menard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 434 |
| • Density | 817.33/sq mi (315.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62688
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-74379 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399948 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Tallula, Illinois |
Tallula is a small village located in Menard County, Illinois, United States. It was started in 1857 by a person named William G. Greene. In 2020, about 434 people lived there. Tallula is also part of the larger Springfield area.
The History of Tallula Village
Tallula was planned in late 1857 by several people. These included William G. Greene, J. G. Greene, Richard Yates, T. Baker, and W. G. Spears.
The name "Tallula" is thought to be an old Native American word. Some say it means "dropping water." Others believe it means "trickling water" because of the many springs nearby.
Tallula officially became a village in 1871 or 1872. William Greene and a doctor named J. F. Wilson opened the first local bank in May 1877.
Where is Tallula Located?
Tallula is in the southwestern part of Menard County. It is at the center of Tallula Precinct.
Illinois Route 123 runs through the village. This road leads northeast about 10 miles to Petersburg, which is the county seat. It also goes south about 4.5 miles to Illinois Route 125.
The village covers about 0.53 square miles (1.38 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits. Water from Tallula flows north into Clary Creek. This creek eventually joins the Sangamon River, which is part of the Illinois River system.
People Living in Tallula
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 339 | — | |
| 1880 | 546 | 61.1% | |
| 1890 | 445 | −18.5% | |
| 1900 | 639 | 43.6% | |
| 1910 | 742 | 16.1% | |
| 1920 | 761 | 2.6% | |
| 1930 | 583 | −23.4% | |
| 1940 | 604 | 3.6% | |
| 1950 | 527 | −12.7% | |
| 1960 | 547 | 3.8% | |
| 1970 | 643 | 17.6% | |
| 1980 | 681 | 5.9% | |
| 1990 | 598 | −12.2% | |
| 2000 | 638 | 6.7% | |
| 2010 | 488 | −23.5% | |
| 2020 | 434 | −11.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 638 people living in Tallula. These people made up 238 households and 175 families. The village had about 1,207 people per square mile.
Many households, about 37.4%, had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 60.1%, were married couples. About 21.8% of all households were single people living alone.
The average age of people in Tallula was 35 years old. About 28.8% of the population was under 18. About 12.4% were 65 years or older. For every 100 females, there were about 101 males.
The average income for a household in the village was $38,269. For families, it was $38,864. About 18.9% of all people in Tallula lived below the poverty line. This included 30.0% of those under 18.
See Also
In Spanish: Tallula (Illinois) para niños
