Tampico, Illinois facts for kids
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Tampico
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The Main Street Historic District in downtown Tampico
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Location of Tampico in Whiteside County, Illinois
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Tampico
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Whiteside |
| Township | Tampico |
| Founded | 1875 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 689 |
| • Density | 1,748.73/sq mi (675.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61283
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| Area codes | 815, 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-74470 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Tampico, Illinois |
Tampico is a small village in Whiteside County, Illinois, in the United States. It's located near the towns of Rock Falls and Sterling. In 2010, about 790 people lived here. Tampico is famous because it's the birthplace of Ronald Reagan, who later became the 40th President of the United States.
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History of Tampico
The land where Tampico now stands used to be a wet, marshy area called a slough. The first non-Native American settlers arrived in 1852. The area officially became Tampico Township in 1861.
Between 1863 and 1864, the land was drained so people could build on it. A local railroad, the CB&Q, started running in 1871. This railroad helped the village grow, but it stopped operating in the early 1980s. In June 1874, a strong tornado hit Tampico, destroying 27 buildings. The village of Tampico was officially formed in 1875.
Geography and Location
Tampico is located at coordinates 41°37′50″N 89°47′07″W / 41.63056°N 89.78528°W. It sits about 640 feet (195 meters) above sea level.
According to the 2010 census, Tampico covers about 0.39 square miles (1.02 square kilometers) of land. There is no water within the village limits. The Hennepin Canal feeder is located about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Tampico.
Tampico is about 40 miles (64 km) east-northeast of Moline. It is also approximately 110 miles (177 km) west of the big city of Chicago.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 424 | — | |
| 1890 | 429 | 1.2% | |
| 1900 | 807 | 88.1% | |
| 1910 | 849 | 5.2% | |
| 1920 | 788 | −7.2% | |
| 1930 | 693 | −12.1% | |
| 1940 | 727 | 4.9% | |
| 1950 | 760 | 4.5% | |
| 1960 | 790 | 3.9% | |
| 1970 | 838 | 6.1% | |
| 1980 | 966 | 15.3% | |
| 1990 | 833 | −13.8% | |
| 2000 | 772 | −7.3% | |
| 2010 | 790 | 2.3% | |
| 2020 | 689 | −12.8% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 772 people living in Tampico. These people lived in 292 households, and 205 of those were families. The village had about 1941 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Tampico were White (99.74%). A small number (1.55%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
- About 33.2% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- 57.2% of households were married couples.
- About 29.5% of households were not families.
- 24.7% of households had only one person living there.
- 13.0% of households had one person aged 65 or older.
The average household had 2.64 people, and the average family had 3.10 people.
The median age in Tampico was 36 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36 and half were older.
- 28.9% of the population was under 18.
- 7.9% was between 18 and 24.
- 26.2% was between 25 and 44.
- 23.6% was between 45 and 64.
- 13.5% was 65 or older.
The median income for a household was $40,221. For families, it was $43,646. The average income per person in the village was $14,467. About 8.5% of all people and 6.4% of families lived below the poverty line. This included 10.2% of those under 18 and 4.6% of those 65 and older.
Schools in the Area
The public schools in Tampico are part of the Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Community Unit School District 3.
There is also a private school nearby called Christ Lutheran School. It is located in Sterling. This school serves students from different religious backgrounds. It teaches students from age 3 up to 8th grade.
Famous People from Tampico
Tampico is the birthplace of a few notable people:
- Hazel A. McCaskrin: She was an important state legislator in Illinois.
- Ronald Reagan: He became the 40th President of the United States.
- Joseph M. Reeves: He was a U.S. Navy Admiral who served in several major wars, including the Spanish–American War, World War I, and World War II.
Images for kids
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A plaque for the National Register of Historic Places in Tampico.
See also
In Spanish: Tampico (Illinois) para niños
