Virgil, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Virgil, Illinois
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Welcome sign on Illinois Route 64
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| Motto(s):
"Rooted in the Past with Pride & Tradition"
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Location of Virgil in Kane County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane |
| Township | Virgil |
| Settled | 1836 |
| Incorporated | 1990 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.18 sq mi (5.65 km2) |
| • Land | 2.18 sq mi (5.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 289 |
| • Density | 132.39/sq mi (51.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60151, 60182
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| Area code(s) | 630/331 |
| FIPS code | 17-78175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400074 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Virgil, Illinois |
Virgil is a small village located in Kane County, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Virgil Township. The village officially became a recognized community on November 6, 1990. In 2010, about 329 people lived there.
History of Virgil
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Virgil has an interesting past. It was settled way back in 1836. One notable event happened in 2010. On February 10, 2010, a small earthquake had its starting point, or epicenter, right in Virgil.
Geography of Virgil
Virgil is found in the western part of Kane County. A main road, Illinois Route 64, goes right through the middle of the village. This road can take you about 12 miles (19 km) east to St. Charles. If you go west for about 8 miles (13 km), you will reach Sycamore.
The village covers a total area of about 2.11 square miles (5.46 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population Changes in Virgil
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 266 | — | |
| 2010 | 329 | 23.7% | |
| 2020 | 289 | −12.2% | |
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The number of people living in Virgil has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 266 residents. By 2010, the population grew to 329 people. However, in the 2020 census, the population was recorded as 289.
In 2000, there were 86 households in the village. Many of these households, about half, had children under 18 living there. Most households were married couples. The average household had about three people. The median age of residents was 33 years old. This means half the people were younger than 33, and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Virgil (Illinois) para niños
