Valier, Illinois facts for kids
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Valier, Illinois
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Location of Valier in Franklin County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Franklin |
| Townships | Tyrone, Browning |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.12 sq mi (2.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 554 |
| • Density | 492.88/sq mi (190.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62891
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-77148 |
| GNIS feature ID | 420194 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Valier, Illinois |
Valier is a small village located in Franklin County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 554 people lived there.
History of Valier
Valier was started in the early 1900s. It was named after William Valier, who owned the land where the village was built.
The village was a stop along the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad line. However, it didn't grow much until a coal mine opened nearby in 1917. The mine helped the community expand.
The coal mine operated for many years, sometimes opening and sometimes closing. It finally closed for good in 1960.
Geography of Valier
Valier is located in the western part of Franklin County. Its exact location is 38°0′57″N 89°2′28″W / 38.01583°N 89.04111°W.
The village is about 9 miles (14 km) west of Benton. Benton is the main town and county seat of Franklin County.
In 2021, Valier covered a total area of about 1.13 square miles (2.93 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.12 square miles (2.91 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Valier's Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 876 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,176 | 34.2% | |
| 1940 | 930 | −20.9% | |
| 1950 | 808 | −13.1% | |
| 1960 | 649 | −19.7% | |
| 1970 | 628 | −3.2% | |
| 1980 | 729 | 16.1% | |
| 1990 | 708 | −2.9% | |
| 2000 | 662 | −6.5% | |
| 2010 | 669 | 1.1% | |
| 2020 | 554 | −17.2% | |
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According to the 2020 census, 554 people lived in Valier. There were 296 households and 183 families.
Most people in the village, about 95.67%, were White. About 1.81% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.7% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households, 54.73%, were married couples. About 37.16% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average age of people in Valier was 41.9 years. About 28.2% of the population was under 18 years old. About 24.8% of the population was 65 years or older.
The average yearly income for a household in the village was $36,500. For families, the average income was $57,212.
See also
In Spanish: Valier (Illinois) para niños
