Tennessee, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tennessee, Illinois
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U.S. Route 136 westbound approaching the village of Tennessee
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Location in McDonough County, Illinois
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 Tennessee, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | McDonough |
| Township | Tennessee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 688 ft (210 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 101 |
| • Density | 237.65/sq mi (91.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62374
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-74665 |
Tennessee is a small village located in McDonough County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 101 people lived there.
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History of Tennessee Village
The village of Tennessee has a post office that opened way back in 1856. The village got its name from the state of Tennessee.
Where is Tennessee Village?
Tennessee is in the western part of McDonough County. You can find it at coordinates 40.412204 degrees North and 90.837508 degrees West.
U.S. Route 136 goes through the village. It is called Campbell Street there. This road leads northeast about 2.5 miles (4 km) to Colchester. It also goes about 9 miles (14 km) to Macomb, which is the main town of McDonough County. If you go west on US 136, Carthage is about 16 miles (26 km) away.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Tennessee covers a total area of 0.43 square miles (1.10 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Tennessee Village
The population of Tennessee has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 262 | — | |
| 1890 | 313 | 19.5% | |
| 1900 | 327 | 4.5% | |
| 1910 | 274 | −16.2% | |
| 1920 | 252 | −8.0% | |
| 1930 | 223 | −11.5% | |
| 1940 | 243 | 9.0% | |
| 1950 | 249 | 2.5% | |
| 1960 | 206 | −17.3% | |
| 1970 | 179 | −13.1% | |
| 1980 | 175 | −2.2% | |
| 1990 | 127 | −27.4% | |
| 2000 | 144 | 13.4% | |
| 2010 | 115 | −20.1% | |
| 2020 | 101 | −12.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 144 people living in the village. These people made up 64 households. About 25% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most people in the village were White.
The average age of people in the village was 41 years old. About 22% of the population was under 18.
Schools in Tennessee Village
Students in Tennessee attend schools that are part of the West Prairie Community Unit School District 103. Younger students go to South Elementary and Middle School in Colchester. After that, they attend West Prairie High School in Sciota.
Learn More
- In Spanish: Tennessee (Illinois) para niños
