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Waggoner, Illinois
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Location in Montgomery County, Illinois
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 Waggoner, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Pitman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 181 |
| • Density | 741.80/sq mi (286.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62572
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-78383 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400080 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Waggoner, Illinois |
Waggoner is a small village located in Montgomery County, Illinois, in the United States. In the 2020 census, 181 people lived there. This was a decrease from 266 people in the 2010 census.
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Exploring Waggoner's Location
Waggoner is found in the northwest part of Montgomery County. It is about 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Raymond. It is also 21 miles (34 km) northwest of Hillsboro, which is the main town of the county, called the county seat.
Nearby Roads and Waterways
Interstate 55 is a major highway that runs just east of Waggoner. However, there isn't a direct exit for the village. The closest ways to get on or off the interstate are about 4 miles (6 km) south in Zanesville or 4.5 miles (7 km) north in Farmersville.
The village covers a total area of about 0.24 square miles (0.63 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Water from Waggoner flows into smaller streams that lead to Horse Creek. Horse Creek then joins Macoupin Creek, which is part of the larger Illinois River system.
Population and People in Waggoner
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 268 | — | |
| 1910 | 270 | 0.7% | |
| 1920 | 307 | 13.7% | |
| 1930 | 267 | −13.0% | |
| 1940 | 249 | −6.7% | |
| 1950 | 239 | −4.0% | |
| 1960 | 219 | −8.4% | |
| 1970 | 257 | 17.4% | |
| 1980 | 277 | 7.8% | |
| 1990 | 221 | −20.2% | |
| 2000 | 245 | 10.9% | |
| 2010 | 266 | 8.6% | |
| 2020 | 181 | −32.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
According to the census from the year 2000, there were 245 people living in Waggoner. These people lived in 93 households, and 65 of these were families. The village had about 929.8 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Waggoner were White (99.18%).
Households and Age Groups
Out of the 93 households, about 35.5% had children under 18 living with them. More than half (55.9%) were married couples living together. About 21.5% of all households were individuals living alone.
The people in Waggoner were spread out across different age groups. About 26.9% were under 18 years old. Around 12.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 30 years.
Local Events and Community Fun
Waggoner Centennial Play
The Waggoner Centennial Players are a group of local citizens who put on an annual play. This play is held at the Waggoner Centennial Building. In 2013, the Waggoner Centennial Players celebrated their 25th anniversary. Even though the town has only about 200 people, more than 1,000 tickets are sold for the play each year! This shows how popular the play is in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Waggoner (Illinois) para niños
