Victoria, Illinois facts for kids
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Victoria, Illinois
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Location of Victoria in Knox County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox |
| Townships | Victoria, Copley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 268 |
| • Density | 594.24/sq mi (229.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61485
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-77811 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400069 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Victoria, Illinois |
Victoria is a small village located in Knox County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2010, about 316 people lived there. It is part of the larger Galesburg area.
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About Victoria, Illinois
Where is Victoria?
Victoria is found in the northeastern part of Knox County. It is about 17 miles (27 kilometers) northeast of Galesburg. Galesburg is the main city and county seat for Knox County.
A road called Illinois Route 167 goes right through the middle of the village. Victoria covers a total area of about 0.66 square miles (1.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Victoria has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 308 | — | |
| 1900 | 329 | 6.8% | |
| 1910 | 334 | 1.5% | |
| 1920 | 415 | 24.3% | |
| 1930 | 403 | −2.9% | |
| 1940 | 446 | 10.7% | |
| 1950 | 469 | 5.2% | |
| 1960 | 453 | −3.4% | |
| 1970 | 441 | −2.6% | |
| 1980 | 389 | −11.8% | |
| 1990 | 299 | −23.1% | |
| 2000 | 323 | 8.0% | |
| 2010 | 316 | −2.2% | |
| 2020 | 268 | −15.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 323 people living in Victoria. These people made up 117 households and 87 families. Most of the people living in the village were White.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.76 people. The average family had about 3.26 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 30% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 16% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 34 years.
Learning in Victoria
Students from Victoria attend schools in the ROWVA School District #208. This school district serves five main towns: Rio, Oneida, Wataga, Victoria, and Altona. All students from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade go to school in Oneida.
ROWVA Central, ROWVA Jr. High, and ROWVA High School are all in one large building. They are just in different parts of the building. The school colors for ROWVA are black, gold, and white. Their mascot is a tiger.
ROWVA also teams up with other schools for sports. They co-op with Williamsfield for basketball. Their colors for basketball are maroon and gold. Since 2009, ROWVA has also joined with Galva and Williamsfield for some sports. They play as the Mid-County Cougars. Their colors are black, blue, and white. This co-op includes sports like golf, cross country, and football.
Famous Faces from Victoria
- Bob Swisher – He was a running back for the Northwestern college team. He also played for the Chicago Bears in the NFL.
See also
In Spanish: Victoria (Illinois) para niños
