Wellington, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wellington, Illinois
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Village
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The grain elevator and railroad
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Location in Iroquois County, Illinois
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 Wellington, Illinois
Location in Iroquois County, Illinois
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Iroquois |
| Township | Lovejoy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 206 |
| • Density | 865.55/sq mi (334.80/km2) |
| ZIP code |
60973
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-79735 |
Wellington is a small village located in Illinois, a state in the United States. It's part of Iroquois County and specifically in Lovejoy Township. According to the 2020 census, about 206 people live there, making it a cozy community.
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Exploring Wellington's Location
Wellington is found in the southeastern part of Iroquois County. Its exact spot is 40°32′29″N 87°40′51″W / 40.54139°N 87.68083°W.
A main road, Illinois Route 1, runs just west of the village. This road can take you north about 18 miles (29 km) to Watseka, which is the main town of the county. If you go south on the same road, you'll reach Hoopeston in about 5 miles (8 km).
How Big is Wellington?
Based on information from 2021, Wellington covers a total area of about 0.24 square miles (0.62 km2). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Understanding Wellington's Population
The number of people living in Wellington has changed over many years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1910 | 295 | — | |
| 1920 | 288 | −2.4% | |
| 1930 | 303 | 5.2% | |
| 1940 | 297 | −2.0% | |
| 1950 | 300 | 1.0% | |
| 1960 | 334 | 11.3% | |
| 1970 | 410 | 22.8% | |
| 1980 | 370 | −9.8% | |
| 1990 | 294 | −20.5% | |
| 2000 | 264 | −10.2% | |
| 2010 | 242 | −8.3% | |
| 2020 | 206 | −14.9% | |
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Who Lives in Wellington?
In 2020, there were 206 people living in Wellington. These people made up 96 households and 67 families. The village has about 865.55 inhabitants per square mile (334.19/km2) people per square mile. There were also 103 homes available for people to live in.
Most of the people in Wellington are White, making up about 95.63% of the population. A small number, 4.37%, are from two or more racial backgrounds. About 3.88% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 96 households in Wellington:
- 37.5% had children under 18 living with them.
- 56.25% were married couples living together.
- 11.46% were households led by a female without a husband.
- 30.21% were not families, meaning they were individuals or unrelated people living together.
About 22.92% of all households were made up of just one person. And 12.50% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, each household had about 2.87 people, and each family had about 2.47 people.
Age Groups in the Village
The people in Wellington are of different ages:
- 24.1% were under 18 years old.
- 11.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 12.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 24.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Wellington was 33.3 years. For every 100 females, there were about 82.3 males.
Income and Economy
The average income for a household in Wellington was $37,500. For families, the average income was $43,438. Men generally earned more, with an average income of $49,583, compared to $23,750 for women. The average income per person in the village was $18,024.
About 14.9% of families and 19.4% of all people in Wellington lived below the poverty line. This included 21.1% of those under 18 and 8.8% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Wellington (Illinois) para niños
