Tamms, Illinois facts for kids
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Tamms, Illinois
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Tamms Depot, now the village hall
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Location of Tamms in Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Alexander |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.33 sq mi (6.04 km2) |
| • Land | 2.33 sq mi (6.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
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| • Total | 430 |
| • Density | 184.39/sq mi (71.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62988
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-74457 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399951 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Tamms, Illinois |
Tamms is a small village located in Alexander County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 430 people lived there. It is part of the larger Cape Girardeau–Jackson, Missouri-Illinois area.
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History of Tamms Village
Tamms started as a village called Idlewild in 1883. It grew over time.
How the Railroad Affected Tamms
Train services were very important for Tamms. However, these services stopped in the 1970s. When the trains no longer came through, the village's economy became weaker.
What Was the Tamms Correctional Center?
Tamms was once home to the Tamms Correctional Center. This was a special type of prison. It was known for being a very secure facility. The prison was closed in 2013.
Geography of Tamms
Tamms is located in southern Illinois. Its exact coordinates are 37.240207 degrees north and 89.264822 degrees west.
How Big is Tamms?
The village of Tamms covers an area of about 2.33 square miles (6.04 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population and People in Tamms
The number of people living in Tamms has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 400 | — | |
| 1920 | 822 | 105.5% | |
| 1930 | 717 | −12.8% | |
| 1940 | 777 | 8.4% | |
| 1950 | 665 | −14.4% | |
| 1960 | 548 | −17.6% | |
| 1970 | 645 | 17.7% | |
| 1980 | 826 | 28.1% | |
| 1990 | 748 | −9.4% | |
| 2000 | 724 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 632 | −12.7% | |
| 2020 | 430 | −32.0% | |
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Who Lives in Tamms? (2020 Census)
In 2020, there were 430 people living in Tamms. There were 220 households, which are groups of people living together. About 148 of these were families.
Most people in Tamms were White (about 67.91%). About 28.60% were African American. A small number were Native American (0.93%) or from two or more races (2.56%). About 1.63% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families in Tamms
About 31.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. More than half (51.36%) were married couples. Some households (10.45%) had a female head with no husband present.
The average household had about 3.63 people. The average family had about 2.91 people.
Age Groups in Tamms
The population of Tamms includes people of all ages. About 25.2% of residents were under 18 years old. About 15.8% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 45.0 years.
Income in Tamms
In 2020, the average income for a household in Tamms was $45,227. For families, the average income was $47,045. About 17.5% of all people in Tamms lived below the poverty line. This included 11.3% of children and 25.2% of people aged 65 or older.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 286 | 66.51% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 123 | 28.6% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 4 | 0.93% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 10 | 2.33% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 1.63% |
| Total | 430 |
Education in Tamms
Children in Tamms attend schools within the Egyptian School District. In the past, the village had its own public high school called Tamms Community High School.
See also
In Spanish: Tamms (Illinois) para niños
