Woodhull, Illinois facts for kids
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Woodhull
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Location of Woodhull in Henry County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Henry |
| Incorporated | 1870 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 754 |
| • Density | 854.88/sq mi (329.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61490
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-83063 |
Woodhull is a small village located in Henry County, Illinois. In 2020, about 754 people lived there.
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History of Woodhull
The village of Woodhull was first planned by Maxwell Woodhull on September 30, 1857. More parts were added to the town in 1867 and 1870. In 1870, Woodhull officially became an incorporated village.
A fun fact from Woodhull's history: in 1994, the local high school girls' basketball team almost won the state championship! They played really well but just missed out on the big win.
Where is Woodhull?
Woodhull is located at coordinates 41°10′43″N 90°19′19″W. This means it's in the northern part of the United States, in the state of Illinois.
The village covers a total area of about 0.88 square miles (2.29 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
People of Woodhull
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 650 | — | |
| 1890 | 608 | −6.5% | |
| 1900 | 774 | 27.3% | |
| 1910 | 692 | −10.6% | |
| 1920 | 700 | 1.2% | |
| 1930 | 567 | −19.0% | |
| 1940 | 638 | 12.5% | |
| 1950 | 718 | 12.5% | |
| 1960 | 779 | 8.5% | |
| 1970 | 905 | 16.2% | |
| 1980 | 901 | −0.4% | |
| 1990 | 808 | −10.3% | |
| 2000 | 809 | 0.1% | |
| 2010 | 811 | 0.2% | |
| 2020 | 754 | −7.0% | |
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As of the 2020 census, there were 754 people living in Woodhull. There were 318 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
The average age of people in Woodhull was about 40.8 years old. About 20.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Woodhull
Woodhull is home to AlWood Middle-High School. Students from Woodhull and several nearby towns attend this school. These towns include Alpha, Ophiem, Lynn Center, Andover, Cambridge, New Windsor, Rio, and Oneida.
The school's sports teams are known as the Aces, and sometimes people call them the "Flying Aces."
Famous People from Woodhull
Some notable people were born in Woodhull:
- Don Samuelson: He served as the 25th Governor of Idaho from 1967 to 1971.
- Daniel Swanson: He is a state representative for Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: Woodhull (Illinois) para niños
