Wilsonville, Illinois facts for kids
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Wilsonville, Illinois
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Location in Macoupin County, Illinois
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 Wilsonville, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| Township | Dorchester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 641 ft (195 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 536 |
| • Density | 560.67/sq mi (216.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62093
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-82218 |
Wilsonville is a small village located in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. It is a quiet community with a population of 536 people, according to the 2020 census. This makes it a great place to learn about village life in the American Midwest.
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Where is Wilsonville Located?
Wilsonville is found in the southern part of Macoupin County. You can find its exact spot on a map using its coordinates: 39.070124 degrees North and 89.854243 degrees West.
How to Get Around Wilsonville
Illinois Route 138 runs along the northwest side of the village. This road connects Wilsonville to other nearby towns. For example, it goes northeast about 3 miles to Mount Clare. It also goes west about 7 miles to Bunker Hill. The county seat, Carlinville, is about 17 miles north.
Land and Water in Wilsonville
The village covers an area of about 0.982 square miles. Most of this area, about 0.956 square miles, is land. The rest, about 0.026 square miles, is water. A stream called the West Fork of Cahokia Creek flows through a deep ravine on the western edge of the village. This creek eventually joins the Mississippi River.
How Many People Live in Wilsonville?
The number of people living in Wilsonville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from past censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 837 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,220 | 45.8% | |
| 1940 | 902 | −26.1% | |
| 1950 | 822 | −8.9% | |
| 1960 | 688 | −16.3% | |
| 1970 | 691 | 0.4% | |
| 1980 | 608 | −12.0% | |
| 1990 | 609 | 0.2% | |
| 2000 | 604 | −0.8% | |
| 2010 | 586 | −3.0% | |
| 2020 | 536 | −8.5% | |
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A Look at the 2000 Census
In the year 2000, there were 604 people living in Wilsonville. These people lived in 249 different homes. About 167 of these homes were families. The village had about 633 people per square mile. There were also 273 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Wilsonville in 2000 were White (98.68%). A small number were Native American (0.17%), from other races (0.33%), or from two or more races (0.83%). About 0.33% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Out of all the homes in 2000, about 26.5% had children under 18 living there. More than half, 51.4%, were married couples living together. About 8.8% of homes had a female head of household without a husband. About 30.1% of all homes were single people living alone. Of these, 20.9% were people aged 65 or older.
The average number of people in each home was 2.43. For families, the average size was 2.96 people.
The population was spread out across different age groups. About 24.8% were under 18 years old. About 9.1% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 25.5%, was between 25 and 44. People aged 45 to 64 made up 21.9% of the population. Finally, 18.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Wilsonville was 38 years.
Income in Wilsonville
In 2000, the average income for a household in Wilsonville was $27,917. For families, the average income was $34,688. Men generally earned more, with a median income of $35,313, compared to $20,250 for women. The average income per person in the village was $15,089.
About 9.1% of families and 9.8% of all people in Wilsonville lived below the poverty line. This included 9.2% of those under 18 and 6.7% of those aged 65 or older.
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Location of Wilsonville in Macoupin County, Illinois
See also
In Spanish: Wilsonville (Illinois) para niños
