Williamsville, Illinois facts for kids
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Williamsville
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Location of Williamsville in Sangamon County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.57 sq mi (4.08 km2) |
| • Land | 1.55 sq mi (4.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 598 ft (182 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,425 |
| • Density | 920.54/sq mi (355.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62693
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-81854 |
Williamsville is a small village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. About 1,425 people lived there in 2020. It is part of the larger Springfield, Illinois area. The village was named after John Williams, who was a merchant and banker from Springfield.
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Where is Williamsville Located?
Williamsville is in central Illinois. It covers an area of about 1.57 square miles (4.08 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
Schools in Williamsville
The Williamsville-Sherman CUSD15 school district office is located in Williamsville. You can find it at 800 S. Walnut St., Williamsville, IL 62693. More information about the schools can be found on their website.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 457 | — | |
| 1890 | 444 | −2.8% | |
| 1900 | 573 | 29.1% | |
| 1910 | 600 | 4.7% | |
| 1920 | 652 | 8.7% | |
| 1930 | 661 | 1.4% | |
| 1940 | 649 | −1.8% | |
| 1950 | 656 | 1.1% | |
| 1960 | 735 | 12.0% | |
| 1970 | 923 | 25.6% | |
| 1980 | 996 | 7.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,140 | 14.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,439 | 26.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,476 | 2.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,425 | −3.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,439 people living in Williamsville. There were 531 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of the people living there were White (98.12%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian.
Many households (42.4%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (69.5%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.71 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 29.3% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 36 years.
The average income for a household in the village was about $50,238. For families, the average income was around $56,012. A small number of people (3.1%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Williamsville (Illinois) para niños
