Yates City, Illinois facts for kids
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Yates City, Illinois
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Location of Yates City in Knox County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Salem |
| Named for | Yates County, New York |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 642 |
| • Density | 1,302.23/sq mi (503.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61572
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-83817 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399751 |
Yates City is a small village located in Knox County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 642 people lived there. It is part of the larger Galesburg area.
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A Look Back in Time
Yates City got its name from Yates County, New York. It's like naming a new place after somewhere special!
People Who Made a Mark
Many interesting people have connections to Yates City. Here are a few:
- Clinton L. Ewing: He was born in Yates City. He became a state legislator in Illinois, which means he helped make laws for the state. He was also a businessman and a farmer.
- Owen B. West: He was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for many years, from 1915 to 1927. He also worked as a businessman and farmer, and he used to be the mayor of Yates City.
- Bradley Wrage: In 2012, Bradley came in 4th place in a big college track and field competition. He ran the 3000 meters steeplechase race. Yates City was so proud that they held a parade with tractors to celebrate his amazing achievement!
Where is Yates City?
Yates City is located in the southeastern part of Knox County.
Getting Around
Illinois Route 8 goes right through the middle of the village. You can drive east about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) to reach Elmwood. If you drive west about 7 miles (11 km), you'll get to Illinois Route 97 near Maquon. The city of Galesburg, which is the main city in Knox County, is about 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Yates City.
How Big is Yates City?
According to information from 2010, Yates City covers a total area of about 0.52 square miles (1.3 km²). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 679 | — | |
| 1890 | 687 | 1.2% | |
| 1900 | 650 | −5.4% | |
| 1910 | 586 | −9.8% | |
| 1920 | 582 | −0.7% | |
| 1930 | 592 | 1.7% | |
| 1940 | 576 | −2.7% | |
| 1950 | 623 | 8.2% | |
| 1960 | 802 | 28.7% | |
| 1970 | 840 | 4.7% | |
| 1980 | 860 | 2.4% | |
| 1990 | 760 | −11.6% | |
| 2000 | 725 | −4.6% | |
| 2010 | 693 | −4.4% | |
| 2020 | 642 | −7.4% | |
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The population of Yates City changes over time. You can see how many people have lived there in different years in the chart above.
In the year 2000, there were 725 people living in Yates City. Most of the people living there were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds.
The average age of people in the village in 2000 was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38, and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Yates City (Illinois) para niños
