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Union Hill, Illinois
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Location of Union Hill in Kankakee County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kankakee |
| Township | Norton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| • Land | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 55 |
| • Density | 1,195.65/sq mi (460.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
60969
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| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-76771 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400024 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Union Hill, Illinois |
Union Hill is a small village located in Kankakee County, Illinois, in the United States. It is a quiet community that is part of the larger Kankakee-Bradley area. In 2020, about 55 people lived there.
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The Story of Union Hill: How It Began
The village of Union Hill was settled by two brothers, Cornelius and John E. Schobey. John E. Schobey is thought to be the founder of the town. He moved to a nearby area called Essex Township in 1854.
Naming the Village
In 1861, John Schobey opened a post office. This was at the start of the Civil War, a big conflict in American history. The war was fought between the "Union" (the northern states) and the "Confederacy" (the southern states). Mr. Schobey wanted the village's name to include the word "union" because of this war. After some time, the area became known as Union Hill.
Growth and Development
The town started to grow more in 1882. This happened when the Indiana, Illinois and Iowa Railroad was built through the area. This railroad is now known as the Kankakee Belt Route. Union Hill officially became a village in either 1903 or 1904.
Where is Union Hill?
Union Hill is located in the western part of Kankakee County. It is about 15 miles (24 km) west of Kankakee, which is the main city and "county seat" of Kankakee County. A county seat is like the administrative center for the county. The village is also about 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Herscher.
Size of the Village
According to information from 2010, Union Hill covers a total area of about 0.05 square miles (0.12 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Union Hill?
The number of people living in Union Hill has changed over the years. A "census" is a count of the population that happens every ten years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 138 | — | |
| 1960 | 80 | −42.0% | |
| 1970 | 85 | 6.3% | |
| 1980 | 82 | −3.5% | |
| 1990 | 37 | −54.9% | |
| 2000 | 66 | 78.4% | |
| 2010 | 58 | −12.1% | |
| 2020 | 55 | −5.2% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 66 people living in Union Hill. These people lived in 28 different homes, and 19 of those were families. Most of the people living in the village were White (98.48%).
About 35.7% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Most homes (60.7%) were married couples living together. The average home had 2.36 people, and the average family had 2.90 people.
Age Groups and Income
The population in 2000 was spread out by age:
- 21.2% were under 18 years old.
- 34.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 30.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 7.6% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in the village was 37 years.
In 2000, the average income for a home in Union Hill was $28,125. For families, the average income was $46,667.
See also
In Spanish: Union Hill (Illinois) para niños
