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Vergennes, Illinois
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Location of Vergennes in Jackson County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson |
| Township | Vergennes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 390 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 235 |
| • Density | 667.61/sq mi (257.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62994
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-77525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400057 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Vergennes, Illinois |
Vergennes is a small village located in Jackson County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 235 people lived there.
On February 28, 2017, a powerful tornado passed very close to the center of Vergennes. Luckily, no one was hurt in the village.
Exploring Vergennes Geography
Vergennes is found in the northern part of Jackson County. Its exact location is 37°54′11″N 89°20′24″W / 37.90306°N 89.34000°W.
Illinois Route 13 runs along the eastern edge of the village. This road can take you north about 13 miles (21 km) to Pinckneyville. It also goes south about 10 miles (16 km) to Murphysboro, which is the main town of Jackson County.
The village of Vergennes covers a total area of about 0.35 square miles (0.91 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Vergennes Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 275 | — | |
| 1900 | 416 | 51.3% | |
| 1910 | 342 | −17.8% | |
| 1920 | 305 | −10.8% | |
| 1930 | 309 | 1.3% | |
| 1940 | 324 | 4.9% | |
| 1950 | 312 | −3.7% | |
| 1960 | 298 | −4.5% | |
| 1970 | 323 | 8.4% | |
| 1980 | 360 | 11.5% | |
| 1990 | 314 | −12.8% | |
| 2000 | 491 | 56.4% | |
| 2010 | 298 | −39.3% | |
| 2020 | 235 | −21.1% | |
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According to the 2020 census, 235 people lived in Vergennes. There were 98 households and 72 families in the village. The village had about 664 people per square mile (258 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Vergennes are White, making up about 93% of the population. A small number of residents are African American or Native American. About 6% of the population reported being of two or more races.
In Vergennes, about 34% of households had children under 18 living with them. About half of the households were married couples. The average household had almost three people.
The median age in the village was 37.2 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37.2, and half were older. About 26% of the population was under 18 years old. About 20% of the people were 65 years or older.
The median income for a household in Vergennes was $41,875 per year. For families, the median income was $51,667. About 12.5% of families and 9.7% of all people in Vergennes lived below the poverty line. This included about 13% of children and 8.5% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Vergennes (Illinois) para niños
