Windsor, Mercer County, Illinois facts for kids
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New Windsor, Illinois
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| Village of Windsor | |
Location in Mercer County, Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Mercer |
| Township | Rivoli Township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 805 ft (245 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 668 |
| • Density | 1,525.11/sq mi (588.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61465
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-82309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399713 |
New Windsor, also known as Windsor, is a small village located in Mercer County, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Rivoli Township. In 2020, about 668 people lived there.
Even though its official name is "Village of Windsor," most people, including the local fire department and the postal service, call it "New Windsor." Its ZIP Code is 61465.
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Where is New Windsor Located?
New Windsor is found on the eastern edge of Mercer County. Its eastern border is also the line for Henry County.
How to Get Around New Windsor?
Illinois Route 17 runs right through the village. It serves as the main street. If you travel west on this road, you will reach Viola in about 7 miles. The Mercer county seat, Aledo, is about 16 miles away. If you go east-southeast, you will find Woodhull in about 8 miles. This road also connects to Interstate 74.
What is the Land Like in New Windsor?
The village covers about 0.44 square miles, and all of it is land. New Windsor sits on a low ridge. Water from this ridge flows south into North Pope Creek. Other water flows north into a stream that leads to Parker Run. Parker Run then goes north to the Edwards River. Both Pope Creek and the Edwards River flow west and eventually join the mighty Mississippi River.
Who Lives in New Windsor?
The number of people living in New Windsor has changed over the years. In 2020, the population was 668. This was a bit less than the 748 people who lived there in 2010.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 379 | — | |
| 1880 | 513 | 35.4% | |
| 1890 | 477 | −7.0% | |
| 1900 | 473 | −0.8% | |
| 1910 | 660 | 39.5% | |
| 1920 | 484 | −26.7% | |
| 1930 | 444 | −8.3% | |
| 1940 | 517 | 16.4% | |
| 1950 | 569 | 10.1% | |
| 1960 | 658 | 15.6% | |
| 1970 | 723 | 9.9% | |
| 1980 | 863 | 19.4% | |
| 1990 | 774 | −10.3% | |
| 2000 | 720 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 748 | 3.9% | |
| 2020 | 668 | −10.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
What is the Community Like?
Back in 2000, there were 720 people living in New Windsor. Most of the people were White (98.75%). A small number were Native American (0.28%) or Asian (0.28%). About 2.50% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 307 households in the village. About 28.7% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (59.6%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.35 people.
What is the Age Range of Residents?
The population in New Windsor includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 22.1% of residents were under 18 years old. About 19.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 41 years.
How Do People Make a Living?
In 2000, the average income for a household in New Windsor was $37,500 per year. For families, the average income was $41,094. The average income per person in the village was $19,811. A small number of families (6.1%) and people (7.8%) lived below the poverty line. This included 7.0% of those under 18 and 10.3% of those 65 or older.
