Woodlawn, Illinois facts for kids
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Woodlawn, Illinois
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Location of Woodlawn in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jefferson |
| Township | Shiloh, Casner |
| Established | 1869 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km2) |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 617 |
| • Density | 724.18/sq mi (279.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62898
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-83206 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399734 |
Woodlawn is a small village located in Jefferson County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a friendly community that was home to 617 people in 2020. Woodlawn is part of the larger Mount Vernon area.
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Where is Woodlawn?
Woodlawn is located in southern Illinois. It covers a total area of about 0.86 square miles (2.21 square kilometers), and all of this area is land. This means there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Woodlawn?
The number of people living in Woodlawn has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 350 | — | |
| 1910 | 315 | −10.0% | |
| 1920 | 309 | −1.9% | |
| 1930 | 273 | −11.7% | |
| 1940 | 307 | 12.5% | |
| 1950 | 320 | 4.2% | |
| 1960 | 241 | −24.7% | |
| 1970 | 308 | 27.8% | |
| 1980 | 471 | 52.9% | |
| 1990 | 582 | 23.6% | |
| 2000 | 630 | 8.2% | |
| 2010 | 698 | 10.8% | |
| 2020 | 617 | −11.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 630 people living in Woodlawn. Most people in the village were White. About 41% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Woodlawn was around 34 years old.
Woodlawn Schools and Sports
Woodlawn has its own school system, which includes Woodlawn C. C. School District 4 for younger students (kindergarten through 8th grade) and Woodlawn Community High School District 205. The high school had about 183 students in 2011–2012.
The schools in Woodlawn are known for their successful sports teams!
High School Achievements
- Boys' Basketball: The high school boys' basketball team has been very successful. They reached the state tournament four times in recent years. They placed second in 2009, third in 2011, and even won the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Championship in 2012! They also took home a fourth-place trophy in 2016.
- Baseball: The high school baseball team made it to the "Elite Eight" (meaning they were among the top eight teams) in 2011 and 2017.
- Volleyball: The high school volleyball team earned a fourth-place trophy in the Illinois High School Association 1A State Tournament during the 2014–2015 school year.
Grade School Successes
- Boys' Track: In 2022, the Woodlawn Grade School Boys track team finished second in the Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association (SIJHSAA) State Track Meet. A 7th grader named Keaton (Keko) Koch won three state championships in hurdles and dashes, even setting new state records!
- Boys' Baseball: In October 2022, the Woodlawn Grade School Boys Baseball Team won first place in the SIJHSAA Class S Boys Baseball State Tournament. They had an amazing record of 20 wins and only 3 losses!
- Boys' Basketball: On February 11, 2023, the Woodlawn Grade School Boys Basketball Team also won first place in the SIJHSAA Class S Boys Basketball State Tournament. They had an incredible season with 30 wins and only 1 loss!
See also
In Spanish: Woodlawn (Illinois) para niños
