Thomasboro, Illinois facts for kids
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Thomasboro
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Thomasboro Illinois
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Location of Thomasboro in Champaign County, Illinois.
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 Thomasboro
Location in Champaign County, Illinois
Thomasboro
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Champaign |
| Founded | 1864 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,034 |
| • Density | 1,034.00/sq mi (399.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code |
61878
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-75107 |
Thomasboro is a small village located in Champaign County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,034 people lived there.
The village was named after John Thomas, who was one of the first settlers in the area.
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Where is Thomasboro Located?
Thomasboro is found at specific map coordinates: 40.242025 degrees North and -88.187745 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 1 square mile (2.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Thomasboro has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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According to the 2020 census, 1,034 people lived in Thomasboro. There were 452 households and 300 families. Most of the people living in the village (about 91.59%) were White. A smaller number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other races or a mix of two or more races. About 4.74% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in Thomasboro had about 2.73 people. The average family had about 2.29 people. About 20.4% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The median age in Thomasboro was 47.1 years old. This means half the people were younger than 47.1, and half were older.
The median income for a household in the village was $55,795. For families, the median income was $82,917. This means that half of the households and families earned more than these amounts, and half earned less.
Famous People from Thomasboro
Some notable people have connections to Thomasboro:
- Mark Arie: He was born in Thomasboro. He won two gold medals in shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
- Terry Shaw (also known as "T.Shaw"): He was the winner of the 2009 VH1 show, Tool Academy (season 2).
See also
In Spanish: Thomasboro (Illinois) para niños
