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Wenonah, Illinois
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Location in Montgomery County, Illinois
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 Wenonah, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Nokomis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.51 sq mi (3.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.51 sq mi (3.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 32 |
| • Density | 21.14/sq mi (8.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62075 (Nokomis)
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-79826 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400124 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Wenonah, Illinois |
Wenonah is a very small village located in Montgomery County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, only 32 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the countryside.
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Where is Wenonah Located?
Wenonah is in the northeastern part of Montgomery County. It shares a border to the south with the city of Nokomis.
The village is about 17 miles (27 km) northeast of Hillsboro. Hillsboro is the main city and the county seat for Montgomery County. Wenonah is also about 14 miles (23 km) southwest of Pana.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Wenonah covers a total area of 1.51 square miles (3.92 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live in Wenonah?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 299 | — | |
| 1930 | 122 | −59.2% | |
| 1940 | 115 | −5.7% | |
| 1950 | 125 | 8.7% | |
| 1960 | 102 | −18.4% | |
| 1970 | 92 | −9.8% | |
| 1980 | 70 | −23.9% | |
| 1990 | 40 | −42.9% | |
| 2000 | 44 | 10.0% | |
| 2010 | 37 | −15.9% | |
| 2020 | 32 | −13.5% | |
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The number of people living in Wenonah has changed a lot over the years. In 1920, almost 300 people lived there. But by 2020, the population had become much smaller, with only 32 residents.
Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 44 people living in Wenonah. These people lived in 16 different homes, and 12 of these were families. The village had about 29 people per square mile (11 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Wenonah in 2000 were White.
Households and Families
Out of the 16 homes in 2000:
- About 37.5% had children under 18 years old living there.
- Almost 69% were married couples living together.
- About 25% were people living alone or with roommates, not as a family.
The average home had about 2.75 people. For families, the average size was 3.25 people.
Age Groups in Wenonah
The population in 2000 was spread out by age:
- 27.3% were under 18 years old.
- 9.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 20.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 27.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 15.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Wenonah in 2000 was 41 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a home in Wenonah was $34,375 per year. For families, the average income was $46,250 per year. The average income for each person in the village was $19,890. No families or people were living below the poverty line at that time.
See also
- In Spanish: Wenonah (Illinois) para niños
