West Brooklyn, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
West Brooklyn
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Location of West Brooklyn in Lee County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lee |
| Incorporated | September 24, 1894 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 131 |
| • Density | 1,393.62/sq mi (540.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61378
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| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-80008 |
West Brooklyn is a small village located in Lee County, Illinois, in the United States. As of 2020, about 131 people live there. It's a quiet place with one church, St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Parish. You can find more about the church on their website: [1]. The village also has a Facebook page where you can see updates: [2].
History of West Brooklyn
West Brooklyn was officially made a village on September 24, 1894.
One important person from West Brooklyn's history was Henry F. Gehant (1863–1927). He was a farmer, a merchant (someone who sells things), and a banker. He also served in the Illinois General Assembly, which is like the state's government. Plus, he was the president of the West Brooklyn Village Board, helping to lead the village.
Geography and Location
West Brooklyn is located at coordinates 41°41′37″N 89°8′50″W. This means it's in the northern part of Illinois.
According to the 2010 census, the village covers a total area of about 0.11 square miles (0.28 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
This section tells us about the people who live in West Brooklyn over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 279 | — | |
| 1910 | 266 | −4.7% | |
| 1920 | 190 | −28.6% | |
| 1930 | 201 | 5.8% | |
| 1940 | 185 | −8.0% | |
| 1950 | 194 | 4.9% | |
| 1960 | 182 | −6.2% | |
| 1970 | 225 | 23.6% | |
| 1980 | 210 | −6.7% | |
| 1990 | 164 | −21.9% | |
| 2000 | 174 | 6.1% | |
| 2010 | 142 | −18.4% | |
| 2020 | 131 | −7.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 174 people living in West Brooklyn. These people lived in 60 different homes, and 43 of those homes were families. The village had about 1,629 people per square mile.
About 38% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (65%) were married couples living together. About 27% of homes were single individuals, and 10% of those were people aged 65 or older living alone. On average, there were about 2.9 people in each home.
The population was spread out by age. About 35% of the people were under 18. About 33% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age in the village was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 100 males.
In 2000, the average income for a home in the village was $34,375 per year. For families, the average income was $44,750. A small number of families (2.4%) and people (1.7%) lived below the poverty line. This included no one under 18, but about 21% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: West Brooklyn (Illinois) para niños
