Warrensburg, Illinois facts for kids
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Warrensburg, Illinois
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Location in Macon County, Illinois
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 Warrensburg, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon |
| Township | Illini |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 700 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,110 |
| • Density | 1,524.73/sq mi (588.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62573
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-78916 |
Warrensburg is a small village in Macon County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,110 people lived there. This number was a little lower than the 1,201 people who lived there in 2010. Warrensburg is part of the larger Decatur, Illinois area. The village was established a long time ago, in 1841.
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Discovering Warrensburg's Location
Warrensburg is found in the northwest part of Macon County. You can find it at these coordinates: 39.931102 degrees North and -89.061326 degrees West.
How to Get Around Warrensburg
Illinois Route 121 runs along the northeast side of the village. This road can take you about 9 miles (14 km) southeast to Decatur. Decatur is the main city and county seat of Macon County. If you head northwest on Route 121, you'll reach Mount Pulaski in about 14 miles (23 km).
Warrensburg's Size and Land Area
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Warrensburg covers a total area of about 0.73 square miles (1.89 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Understanding Warrensburg's Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 503 | — | |
| 1910 | 504 | 0.2% | |
| 1920 | 490 | −2.8% | |
| 1930 | 517 | 5.5% | |
| 1940 | 456 | −11.8% | |
| 1950 | 549 | 20.4% | |
| 1960 | 681 | 24.0% | |
| 1970 | 811 | 19.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,372 | 69.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,274 | −7.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,289 | 1.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,210 | −6.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,110 | −8.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Let's look at how many people have lived in Warrensburg over the years. In 2000, there were 1,289 people living in the village. These people lived in 500 different homes. Out of these homes, 364 were families.
Who Lives in Warrensburg?
In 2000, about 35.8% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes, 58.6%, were married couples living together. About 10.2% of homes had a female head of the household without a husband present. About 27.2% of homes were not families.
A little over 22% of all homes were made up of people living alone. About 7.8% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, there were about 2.56 people in each home and 3.03 people in each family.
Age Groups in the Village
The population of Warrensburg in 2000 was spread out across different age groups:
- About 27.0% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 8.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 31.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 8.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Warrensburg was 35 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 95 males. If we only look at adults aged 18 and over, for every 100 females, there were about 97.3 males.
Famous People from Warrensburg
Even small villages can have famous people! Here are a couple of notable individuals who have connections to Warrensburg:
- John L. Rotz: He was a very successful jockey and is in the Hall of Fame. He even won the 1970 Belmont Stakes, which is a very important horse race.
- Margie Wright: She is a well-known softball coach. She is also a member of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame, which is a big honor for coaches.
See also
In Spanish: Warrensburg (Illinois) para niños
