Wilmington, Greene County, Illinois facts for kids
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Wilmington, Greene County, Illinois
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Location in Greene County and the state of Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Greene |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.04 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 91 |
| • Density | 115.78/sq mi (44.68/km2) |
| Time zone | Central |
| ZIP code(s) |
62078
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-82088 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399705 |
Wilmington (also known as Patterson) is a small village located in Greene County, Illinois, United States. A "village" is a type of small town. In 2020, about 91 people lived here.
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Where is Wilmington Located?
Wilmington is found in the northwestern part of Greene County. Its exact spot is 39°28′57″N 90°29′23″W / 39.48250°N 90.48972°W.
How Big is Wilmington?
The village is about 7 miles (11 km) northwest of White Hall. It is also 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Carrollton, which is the main town of Greene County. Wilmington covers a total area of 0.79 square miles (2.04 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Wilmington?
The number of people living in Wilmington has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from past records:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 213 | — | |
| 1910 | 204 | −4.2% | |
| 1920 | 228 | 11.8% | |
| 1930 | 199 | −12.7% | |
| 1940 | 201 | 1.0% | |
| 1950 | 147 | −26.9% | |
| 1960 | 130 | −11.6% | |
| 1970 | 141 | 8.5% | |
| 1980 | 185 | 31.2% | |
| 1990 | 129 | −30.3% | |
| 2000 | 120 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 142 | 18.3% | |
| 2020 | 91 | −35.9% | |
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Population in 2020
According to the 2020 census, 91 people lived in Wilmington. There were 43 households and 34 families. This means there were about 115 people per square mile (44 per square kilometer). There were 47 homes in the village.
Most of the people living in Wilmington were White (about 95.6%). A small number (4.4%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. No one identified as Hispanic or Latino in the 2020 census.
Families and Age Groups
Out of the 43 households, about 25.6% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (60.47%) were married couples. About 13.95% were single mothers. Roughly 20.93% of households were made up of people living alone.
The average household had about 3.35 people. The average family had 3.00 people. The ages of people in the village varied:
- 18.6% were under 18 years old.
- 7.0% were between 18 and 24.
- 12.5% were between 25 and 44.
- 38.1% were between 45 and 64.
- 24.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Wilmington was about 50.3 years. For every 100 females, there were about 72 males.
Income Levels
The average income for a household in Wilmington was $39,531. For families, the average income was $53,750. Males generally earned more than females. The average income per person in the village was $21,094.
About 2.9% of families and 13.2% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 4.2% of those under 18. No one aged 65 or older was below the poverty line.
Images for kids
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Map showing Wilmington in Greene County, Illinois.
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Map showing Illinois in the United States.
See also
In Spanish: Wilmington (Illinois) para niños
