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Woodson, Illinois
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Location in Morgan County, Illinois
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 Woodson, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Morgan |
| Platted | May 2, 1859 |
| Incorporated | April 9, 1894 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 498 |
| • Density | 1,263.96/sq mi (488.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62695
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-83336 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399737 |
Woodson is a small village located in Morgan County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 498 people lived there. It is part of the larger Jacksonville area.
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History of Woodson
When Woodson Was Founded
Woodson was first planned out on May 2, 1859. It officially became a village on April 9, 1894. The village is named after a person called Judge David M. Woodson.
Where is Woodson Located?
Geographical Features of Woodson
Woodson is found south of Lake Jacksonville. It is also south of two major roads, U.S. Route 36 and Interstate 72.
The village is mostly on the east side of State Highway 267. This highway goes north about 7 miles to Jacksonville. Jacksonville is the main town, or county seat, of Morgan County. The highway also goes south about 20 miles to Greenfield.
Land Area and Waterways
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Woodson covers a total area of about 0.39 square miles (1.02 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
A stream called Spoon Creek runs along the northern edge of the village. This creek flows west towards Sandy Creek. Sandy Creek then flows southwest into the Illinois River.
People of Woodson
How Many People Live in Woodson?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 90 | — | |
| 1900 | 255 | — | |
| 1910 | 257 | 0.8% | |
| 1920 | 231 | −10.1% | |
| 1930 | 272 | 17.7% | |
| 1940 | 266 | −2.2% | |
| 1950 | 211 | −20.7% | |
| 1960 | 229 | 8.5% | |
| 1970 | 384 | 67.7% | |
| 1980 | 503 | 31.0% | |
| 1990 | 472 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 559 | 18.4% | |
| 2010 | 512 | −8.4% | |
| 2020 | 498 | −2.7% | |
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The population of Woodson has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 559 people living in the village. By 2020, the population was 498.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 209 households in Woodson. A household is a group of people living together. Out of these, 165 were families.
About 44% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65.1%) were married couples living together. About 12.4% had a female head of the household without a husband present.
The average household had 2.67 people. The average family had 2.99 people.
Age Groups in Woodson
The people in Woodson are spread across different age groups:
- 28.1% were under 18 years old.
- 8.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 30.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 7.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the village was 35 years.
Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a household in Woodson was $41,500 per year. For families, the average income was $44,375 per year.
The average income per person in the village was $17,175. A small number of families (4.2%) and people (6.2%) lived below the poverty line. This included 7.4% of those under 18 and 9.7% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Woodson (Illinois) para niños
