Varna, Illinois facts for kids
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Varna, Illinois
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Location in Marshall County, Illinois
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 Varna, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Marshall |
| Township | Roberts |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 720 ft (220 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 375 |
| • Density | 1,262.63/sq mi (487.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61375
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-77395 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Varna, Illinois |
Varna is a small village located in Marshall County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 375 people lived there. It is part of the larger Peoria area.
The village got its name from Varna, Bulgaria, a city in Europe.
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Geography of Varna
Varna is in the eastern part of Marshall County. It is located northeast of where two main roads, Illinois Route 17 and 89, meet.
Roads and Travel
Illinois Route 89 runs through the western side of Varna. It is known as Pine Street. This road goes north about 6 miles to Magnolia. It also goes south about 4 miles to La Rose.
Illinois Route 17 is along the southern edge of the village. It is about half a mile south of the village center. This road leads west about 9 miles to Lacon. Lacon is the main town for Marshall County. Route 17 also goes east about 11 miles to Wenona.
Land and Water
Varna covers a total area of about 0.30 square miles. All of this area is land. No part of the village is covered by water.
Water flows from Varna in two directions. To the west, small streams flow into Shaw Creek. To the east, another stream flows into Sandy Creek. Both Shaw Creek and Sandy Creek are part of the Illinois River system. This means their water eventually reaches the Illinois River.
Lake Wildwood Community
About 3 miles northwest of Varna is a special community called Lake Wildwood. It is a large, private area with a lake. This community was built in the 1970s.
The lake itself is man-made and covers about 220 acres. It was created on Shaw Creek. In 2015, a project helped to protect the water source of Shaw Creek. This project stopped natural dirt from getting into the water.
Varna's Population and People
The number of people living in Varna has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 286 | — | |
| 1890 | 398 | 39.2% | |
| 1900 | 403 | 1.3% | |
| 1910 | 406 | 0.7% | |
| 1920 | 359 | −11.6% | |
| 1930 | 343 | −4.5% | |
| 1940 | 383 | 11.7% | |
| 1950 | 400 | 4.4% | |
| 1960 | 373 | −6.7% | |
| 1970 | 417 | 11.8% | |
| 1980 | 441 | 5.8% | |
| 1990 | 405 | −8.2% | |
| 2000 | 436 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 384 | −11.9% | |
| 2020 | 375 | −2.3% | |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 436 people living in Varna. These people lived in 177 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 138 were families.
The village had about 1,488 people per square mile. There were also 190 housing units. A housing unit is a house or apartment.
Most people in Varna were White (about 98.85%). A small number were African American, Native American, or from two or more races. About 0.92% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, about 32.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (62.1%) were married couples living together. About 9.6% of households had a female head with no husband. About 22.0% were not families.
About 20.3% of all households had only one person living there. About 11.3% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, there were 2.45 people per household. The average family had 2.77 people.
Age and Income
The population of Varna was spread out by age. About 23.6% were under 18 years old. About 26.1% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 17.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 40 years.
The median income for a household in Varna was $32,308. This means half of the households earned more than this, and half earned less. For families, the median income was $36,591.
The average income per person in the village was $15,948. About 3.0% of families and 8.1% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 12.5% of those under 18 and 8.6% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Varna (Illinois) para niños
