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==Geography==
==Geography==
Humboldt is located at {{coord|39|36|15|N|88|19|11|W|type:city}} (39.604140, -88.319676).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the 2010 census, Humboldt has a total area of {{convert|0.35|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1736542|title=G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1|accessdate=August 3, 2015 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213083843/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1736542|archive-date=February 13, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref>
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Humboldt has a total area of {{convert|0.34|sqmi|km2|2}}, all land.<ref name="gaz2021">{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=US Census |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |access-date=June 29, 2022 |website=Census.gov}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1880= 237
|align=left|1880= 237
|1890= 279
|1890= 279
|1900= 319
|1900= 319
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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At the 2000 [[census]],<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> there were 481 people, 183 households and 133 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|856.2|/sqmi}}. There were 199 housing units at an average density of {{convert|354.2|/sqmi}}. The racial make-up was 98.75% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.21% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] and 1.04% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.95% of the population.
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1736542 |access-date=June 28, 2022 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> there were 361 people, 185 households, and 112 families residing in the village. The population density was {{Convert|1,052.48|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 189 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|551.02|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the village was 87.53% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.39% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.28% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 6.65% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.16% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 11.08% of the population.


There were 183 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.12.
There were 185 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.41% were married couples living together, 12.97% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.46% were non-families. 31.89% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.59% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 2.41.


27.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64 and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.
The village's age distribution consisted of 27.1% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.


The [[median household income]] was $39,375 and the median family income was $45,625. Males had a median income of $29,688 and females $20,417. The [[per capita income]] was $16,244. About 1.6% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the village was $39,875, and the median income for a family was $63,750. Males had a median income of $36,705 versus $26,875 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $22,972. About 9.8% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

==Transportation==
[[Coles County Zipline]] provides [[dial-a-ride]] bus transit service to the city. The nearest passenger rail service is at [[Mattoon station]], where [[Amtrak]] operates to Chicago, Carbondale, New Orleans, and other destinations.


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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{{Coles County, Illinois}}
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[[Category:Charleston–Mattoon, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area]]
[[Category:Charleston–Mattoon, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area]]
[[Category:Villages in Coles County, Illinois]]
[[Category:Villages in Coles County, Illinois]]
[[Category:Villages in Illinois]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1878]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1878]]

Latest revision as of 10:52, 19 October 2024

Humboldt
Village
Motto: 
"small town with a big heart"
Location of Humboldt in Coles County, Illinois.
Location of Humboldt in Coles County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 39°36′17″N 88°19′12″W / 39.60472°N 88.32000°W / 39.60472; -88.32000[1]
Country United States
State Illinois
CountyColes
TownshipHumboldt
IncorporatedApril 16, 1878 (1878-04-16)
Government
 • MayorCassie McMillian
Area
[2]
 • Total
0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2)
 • Land0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
659 ft (201 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
361
 • Density1,052.48/sq mi (405.87/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
61931
Area code217
FIPS code17-36542
GNIS ID2398559[1]
Wikimedia CommonsHumboldt, Illinois

Humboldt is a village in Coles County, Illinois, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 361. It is part of the Charleston-Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

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The village was incorporated on April 16, 1878.[3] The village was named after Alexander von Humboldt, a German natural scientist.[4]

Geography

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According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Humboldt has a total area of 0.34 square miles (0.88 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880237—
189027917.7%
190031914.3%
191035611.6%
1920343−3.7%
1930319−7.0%
19403344.7%
1950295−11.7%
196034215.9%
19703667.0%
198049936.3%
1990470−5.8%
20004812.3%
2010437−9.1%
2020361−17.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the 2020 census[7] there were 361 people, 185 households, and 112 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,052.48 inhabitants per square mile (406.36/km2). There were 189 housing units at an average density of 551.02 per square mile (212.75/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 87.53% White, 1.39% African American, 0.28% Native American, 6.65% from other races, and 4.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.08% of the population.

There were 185 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.41% were married couples living together, 12.97% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.46% were non-families. 31.89% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.59% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 2.41.

The village's age distribution consisted of 27.1% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $39,875, and the median income for a family was $63,750. Males had a median income of $36,705 versus $26,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $22,972. About 9.8% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

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Coles County Zipline provides dial-a-ride bus transit service to the city. The nearest passenger rail service is at Mattoon station, where Amtrak operates to Chicago, Carbondale, New Orleans, and other destinations.

References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Humboldt, Illinois
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  3. ^ "Name Index to Illinois Local Governments". Illinois State Archives. Secretary of State of Illinois. Archived from the original on June 24, 2011. Retrieved August 25, 2011.
  4. ^ Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 46.
  5. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
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