Williamsfield, Illinois facts for kids
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Williamsfield, Illinois
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Location of Williamsfield in Knox County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Truro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.23 sq mi (3.19 km2) |
| • Land | 1.23 sq mi (3.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 575 |
| • Density | 467.10/sq mi (180.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61489
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-81802 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399695 |
| Website | https://www.williamsfield.org/ |
Williamsfield is a small village located in Knox County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2010, about 578 people lived there. It is part of the Galesburg area, which is a group of towns connected by their economy.
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A Look Back in Time
Williamsfield was planned and built in 1888 by a person named E.B. Purcell. Soon after, a post office was opened in the village. The village is believed to be named after a contractor who worked for the Santa Fe Railroad. His last name was Williams.
Where is Williamsfield?
Williamsfield is found in the eastern part of Knox County. It is about 21 miles (34 km) east of Galesburg, which is the main city of the county. Illinois Route 180 runs along the east side of the village. This road goes north for 18 miles (29 km) to Galva and south for 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to U.S. Route 150.
Size of the Village
According to information from 2010, Williamsfield covers a total area of about 1.27 square miles (3.29 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Williamsfield?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 447 | — | |
| 1910 | 480 | 7.4% | |
| 1920 | 435 | −9.4% | |
| 1930 | 445 | 2.3% | |
| 1940 | 470 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 542 | 15.3% | |
| 1960 | 548 | 1.1% | |
| 1970 | 552 | 0.7% | |
| 1980 | 585 | 6.0% | |
| 1990 | 571 | −2.4% | |
| 2000 | 620 | 8.6% | |
| 2010 | 578 | −6.8% | |
| 2020 | 575 | −0.5% | |
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Based on the census from 2000, there were 620 people living in Williamsfield. These people lived in 238 households, and 162 of these were families. The village had about 488 people per square mile (188 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Williamsfield in 2000 were White (99.68%). A small number (0.32%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Age Groups in the Village
The population in Williamsfield is made up of different age groups. In 2000:
- About 26.3% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 9.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 18.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the village was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were about 97 males.
Places of Worship
There are two churches in Williamsfield. One is a Roman Catholic church, and the other is a United Methodist church.
See also
In Spanish: Williamsfield (Illinois) para niños
