Williamson, Illinois facts for kids
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Williamson, Illinois
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Location in Madison County, Illinois
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 Williamson, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison |
| Township | Olive |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.22 sq mi (3.16 km2) |
| • Land | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 183 |
| • Density | 156.28/sq mi (60.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62088 (Staunton)
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-81815 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399696 |
Williamson is a small village located in Madison County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 183 people lived there. This was a bit less than the 230 people who lived there in 2010.
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History of Williamson
Williamson started out as a coal town. This means that many people who lived there worked in coal mines. The village got its name from John and Matthew Williamson, who were the first owners of the land where the village was built.
Williamson's Geography
Williamson is located in a part of Illinois that is mostly flat.
- To the south, it shares a border with the village of Livingston.
- To the north, it is next to Macoupin County.
- A major highway, Interstate 55, runs just east of the village. You can get to Williamson from Exit 37 in Livingston.
Distance to Major Cities
Williamson is not far from some bigger cities:
- St. Louis is about 40 miles (64 km) to the southwest.
- Springfield, the capital of Illinois, is about 58 miles (93 km) to the north.
Land and Water
The village of Williamson covers about 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers) of land. A small part of this area, about 0.05 square miles (0.13 square kilometers), is water. Water from the village flows into small streams that lead to Silver Creek. Silver Creek then flows into the Kaskaskia River.
Population Changes in Williamson
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 648 | — | |
| 1920 | 805 | 24.2% | |
| 1930 | 518 | −35.7% | |
| 1940 | 412 | −20.5% | |
| 1950 | 319 | −22.6% | |
| 1960 | 324 | 1.6% | |
| 1970 | 324 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 319 | −1.5% | |
| 1990 | 278 | −12.9% | |
| 2000 | 251 | −9.7% | |
| 2010 | 230 | −8.4% | |
| 2020 | 183 | −20.4% | |
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Over the years, the number of people living in Williamson has changed. The population was highest in 1920 with 805 people. Since then, it has slowly decreased. In 2020, the population was 183 people.
Who Lives in Williamson?
Based on information from the census in 2000:
- There were 251 people living in the village.
- Most residents were White (97.61%).
- A small number were Native American (2.39%).
The average age of people in Williamson in 2000 was 37 years old.
- About 26.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 14.3% of the population was 65 years old or older.
See also
- In Spanish: Williamson (Illinois) para niños
