Waterman, Illinois facts for kids
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Waterman
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Location of Waterman in DeKalb County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | DeKalb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,433 |
| • Density | 987.59/sq mi (381.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60556
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-79163 |
| Website | https://villageofwaterman.com/ |
Waterman is a small village located in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 1,433 people lived there.
Waterman is well-known for a large plant that processes seed corn. This plant, once called DeKalb Ag, is now owned by a German company named Bayer.
The village also used to have a fun train line called "Waterman and Western." This was a smaller, 1/3 scale train that ran on a 1/2 mile track in Lion's Club Park. It was a hobby of a local person. Sadly, the train line was destroyed by a fire in 2021.
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Exploring Waterman's Location
Waterman is found at these coordinates: 41°46′15″N 88°46′29″W / 41.77083°N 88.77472°W. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Waterman's Size and Area
In 2010, Waterman covered a total area of about 1.48 square miles (3.83 square kilometers). Almost all of this area, about 99.87%, is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.13%, is water.
Waterman's Population and People
Waterman has seen its population change over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 291 | — | |
| 1890 | 351 | 20.6% | |
| 1900 | 358 | 2.0% | |
| 1910 | 398 | 11.2% | |
| 1920 | 401 | 0.8% | |
| 1930 | 520 | 29.7% | |
| 1940 | 579 | 11.3% | |
| 1950 | 750 | 29.5% | |
| 1960 | 916 | 22.1% | |
| 1970 | 990 | 8.1% | |
| 1980 | 943 | −4.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,074 | 13.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,224 | 14.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,506 | 23.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,433 | −4.8% | |
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Who Lives in Waterman?
According to the 2020 census, 1,433 people lived in Waterman. There were 570 households and 407 families. The village had about 987 people per square mile.
Most people in Waterman identified as White (88.28%). There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, Asian, and from other races. About 8.79% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families in Waterman
Out of the 570 households, about 37.9% had children under 18 living with them. Many households (61.40%) were married couples living together. About 24.39% of all households were individuals living alone.
The average household had about 3.63 people, and the average family had about 3.05 people.
Age Groups in Waterman
The people in Waterman come from different age groups:
- About 26.8% were under 18 years old.
- About 11.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 8.3% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the village was 36.5 years.
Income and Economy in Waterman
In Waterman, the average income for a household was $82,500. For families, the average income was $94,875. The average income per person in the village was $30,742.
A small number of families (5.2%) and individuals (9.4%) lived below the poverty line. This included 13.9% of those under 18 and 8.3% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Waterman (Illinois) para niños
