Washburn, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Washburn, Illinois
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Jefferson Street, Washburn
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Location in Woodford County, Illinois
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 Washburn, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| Counties | Marshall, Woodford |
| Townships | Cazenovia, Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Land | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 681 ft (208 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,032 |
| • Density | 1,433.33/sq mi (553.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61570
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-79007 |
Washburn is a small village in Illinois, United States. Most of it is in Woodford County. A small part is in Marshall County. In 2020, about 1,032 people lived there. Washburn is also part of the larger Peoria area.
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Exploring Washburn's Location
Washburn is a farming town in the middle of northern Illinois. It is mainly located in Woodford County. A small part of the village reaches into Marshall County.
How to Get Around Washburn
Illinois Route 89 is the main road that goes north and south through Washburn. This road is also known as Jefferson Street. You can travel about 10 miles southwest to Metamora. Or, you can go about 9 miles northeast to Varna. The city of Peoria is about 25 miles southwest of Washburn.
Washburn's Land and Water
The village of Washburn covers about 0.72 square miles (1.86 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits. A stream called Snag Creek flows through Washburn. This creek then goes west to the Illinois River near Chillicothe.
People of Washburn
The number of people living in Washburn has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 272 | — | |
| 1880 | 450 | 65.4% | |
| 1890 | 598 | 32.9% | |
| 1900 | 703 | 17.6% | |
| 1910 | 777 | 10.5% | |
| 1920 | 830 | 6.8% | |
| 1930 | 854 | 2.9% | |
| 1940 | 937 | 9.7% | |
| 1950 | 999 | 6.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,064 | 6.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,173 | 10.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,206 | 2.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,075 | −10.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,147 | 6.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,155 | 0.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,032 | −10.6% | |
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Who Lives in Washburn?
In 2000, there were 1,147 people living in Washburn. They lived in 436 homes. Most people in Washburn were White (about 97%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds.
Many homes (about 60%) were married couples living together. About 34% of homes had children under 18. Around 25% of homes had just one person living there. About 13% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
Age Groups in the Village
The people in Washburn are of different ages.
- About 27% were under 18 years old.
- About 10% were between 18 and 24.
- About 28% were between 25 and 44.
- About 18% were between 45 and 64.
- About 15% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Washburn was 35 years.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a home in Washburn was about $44,167 per year. For families, the average income was about $50,385. A small number of families (about 4.8%) and people (about 8.4%) lived below the poverty line. This included some children and older adults.
Famous People from Washburn
Washburn has been home to some notable people:
- Bob Barnes – He was a baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.
- James Frank Duryea – He built and tested one of America's first cars that ran on gasoline.
- Clifford C. Ireland – He served as a U.S. congressman from 1917 to 1923.
- George Henry Lesch – He was the CEO of Colgate-Palmolive from 1960 to 1971.
See also
In Spanish: Washburn (Illinois) para niños
