Ullin, Illinois facts for kids
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Ullin
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Ullin, with the ICR Depot on the left
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Location of Ullin in Pulaski County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pulaski |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.86 sq mi (7.42 km2) |
| • Land | 2.81 sq mi (7.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 466 |
| • Density | 165.78/sq mi (64.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62992
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-76615 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400016 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Ullin, Illinois |
Ullin is a small village located in Pulaski County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 466 people lived there.
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History of Ullin
Ullin started as a stop along the Illinois Central Railroad in the mid-1850s. This railroad was very important for travel and trade back then.
How Ullin Got Its Name
There are a couple of ideas about how Ullin got its name. Some people think it was named after a hero from old Gaelic stories. This hero often appeared in poems by a writer named Ossian.
Another idea is that the village was named after its first postmaster, Samuel Ulen. A post office opened in Ullin in 1856, and the village was officially mapped out the next year. Ullin became an incorporated village in 1900.
Geography of Ullin
Ullin is found at coordinates 37.277861 degrees North and -89.181533 degrees West. It is located near the Cache River, which is north of Cairo.
Natural Surroundings
To the east of Ullin, you can find the Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge. This is a special area set aside to protect wildlife and nature. Interstate 57, a major highway, runs along the eastern edge of the village.
Size and Area
In 2010, Ullin covered a total area of about 2.86 square miles (7.42 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.81 square miles (7.28 square kilometers), is land. A smaller part, about 0.05 square miles (0.14 square kilometers), is water.
Ullin's Population
The number of people living in Ullin has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 670 | — | |
| 1920 | 652 | −2.7% | |
| 1930 | 800 | 22.7% | |
| 1940 | 827 | 3.4% | |
| 1950 | 773 | −6.5% | |
| 1960 | 577 | −25.4% | |
| 1970 | 546 | −5.4% | |
| 1980 | 550 | 0.7% | |
| 1990 | 402 | −26.9% | |
| 2000 | 779 | 93.8% | |
| 2010 | 463 | −40.6% | |
| 2020 | 466 | 0.6% | |
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Population Details from 2000
According to the census from the year 2000, there were 779 people living in Ullin. The village had 247 households and 145 families.
The population was spread out in terms of age. About 24.1% of the people were under 18 years old. About 15.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 36 years.
See also
In Spanish: Ullin (Illinois) para niños
