Worden, Illinois facts for kids
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Worden, Illinois
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Location in Madison County, Illinois
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 Worden, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison |
| Township | Omphghent |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.72 sq mi (1.88 km2) |
| • Land | 0.71 sq mi (1.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,096 |
| • Density | 1,537.17/sq mi (593.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62097
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-83505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399741 |
Worden is a small village located in Madison County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,096 people lived there. It's a friendly place with a rich history.
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The Story of Worden
Worden wasn't always called Worden! When it was first planned in 1860, its name was "New Hampton."
About ten years later, in 1870, a railroad line was built through the area. The train station was named "Worden" after John C. Worden. He was an English immigrant, a successful businessman, and someone who helped make railroads happen.
Where is Worden?
Worden is in the northern part of Madison County, Illinois. It's about 3 miles (5 km) north of Hamel, another small town.
If you travel about 20 miles (32 km) east, you'll find Alton, Illinois. The big city of St. Louis is about 35 miles (56 km) northeast of Worden.
The village covers about 0.72 square miles (1.88 square kilometers) of land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water. The water flows into small streams that eventually lead to Cahokia Creek. This creek then flows into the mighty Mississippi River.
How Many People Live in Worden?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 384 | — | |
| 1890 | 522 | 35.9% | |
| 1900 | 544 | 4.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,082 | 98.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,252 | 15.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,111 | −11.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,264 | 13.8% | |
| 1950 | 968 | −23.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,060 | 9.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,091 | 2.9% | |
| 1980 | 953 | −12.6% | |
| 1990 | 896 | −6.0% | |
| 2000 | 905 | 1.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,044 | 15.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,096 | 5.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 905 people living in Worden. These people lived in 378 homes. Many of these homes, 55.6%, were families with married couples. About 32.5% of homes had children under 18 living there.
The average age of people in Worden in 2000 was 36 years old. About 24.3% of the population was under 18.
Famous People from Worden
- Evelyn M. Bowles – She was born in Worden and later became a state senator for Illinois. A state senator helps make laws for the state.
- Karen May – She was also born in Worden and served as an Illinois state senator.
See also
In Spanish: Worden (Illinois) para niños
