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==Geography==
==Geography==
Washburn is an agricultural community in north-central Illinois. It is located in northern Woodford County at {{coord|40|55.2|N|89|17.5|W|type:city}} (40.9174,-89.2915),<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> with a small portion extending north into Marshall County. [[Illinois Route 89]] forms the main north–south road through Washburn as Jefferson Street; it leads southwest {{convert|10|mi|0}} to [[Metamora, Illinois|Metamora]] and northeast {{convert|9|mi|0}} to [[Varna, Illinois|Varna]]. Downtown [[Peoria, Illinois|Peoria]] is {{convert|25|mi}} to the southwest.
Washburn is an agricultural community in north-central Illinois. It is located in northern Woodford County at {{coord|40|55.2|N|89|17.5|W|type:city}} (40.9174,-89.2915),<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> with a small portion extending north into Marshall County. [[Illinois Route 89]] forms the main north–south road through Washburn as Jefferson Street; it leads southwest {{convert|10|mi|0}} to [[Metamora, Illinois|Metamora]] and northeast {{convert|9|mi|0}} to [[Varna, Illinois|Varna]]. Downtown [[Peoria, Illinois|Peoria]] is {{convert|25|mi}} to the southwest.


According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], Washburn has a total area of {{convert|0.72|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2022"/> Snag Creek flows through the village, running west to the [[Illinois River]] near [[Chillicothe, Illinois|Chillicothe]].
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], Washburn has a total area of {{convert|0.72|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2022"/> Snag Creek flows through the village, running west to the [[Illinois River]] near [[Chillicothe, Illinois|Chillicothe]].
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,147 people, 436 households, and 309 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|1,576.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 476 housing units at an average density of {{convert|654.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 97.38% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.17% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.09% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.17% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.35% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.83% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.70% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,147 people, 436 households, and 309 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|1,576.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 476 housing units at an average density of {{convert|654.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 97.38% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.17% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.09% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.17% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.35% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.83% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.70% of the population.


There were 436 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% 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 3.16.
There were 436 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% 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 3.16.
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official|www.washburnil.com}}
* {{Official website|www.washburnil.com}}
* [http://www.washburn.k12.il.us/ Village of Washburn/Lowpoint school website]
* [http://www.washburn.k12.il.us/ Village of Washburn/Lowpoint school website]


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[[Category:Peoria metropolitan area, Illinois]]
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[[Category:Villages in Illinois]]
[[Category:Villages in Woodford County, Illinois]]
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Latest revision as of 06:41, 21 December 2024

Washburn, Illinois
Village
Jefferson Street, Washburn
Jefferson Street, Washburn
Location in Woodford County, Illinois
Location in Woodford County, Illinois
Washburn is located in the United States
Washburn
Washburn
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 40°55.2′N 89°17.5′W / 40.9200°N 89.2917°W / 40.9200; -89.2917
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountiesMarshall, Woodford
TownshipsCazenovia, Richland
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2)
 • Land0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
681 ft (208 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
1,032
 • Density1,433.33/sq mi (553.55/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
61570
Area code309
FIPS code17-79007
Wikimedia CommonsWashburn, Illinois
Websitewashburnil.com

Washburn is a village mostly in Woodford County, with a small northerly portion in Marshall County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,032 at the 2020 census.[2] It is part of the Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

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Washburn is an agricultural community in north-central Illinois. It is located in northern Woodford County at 40°55.2′N 89°17.5′W / 40.9200°N 89.2917°W / 40.9200; -89.2917 (40.9174,-89.2915),[3] with a small portion extending north into Marshall County. Illinois Route 89 forms the main north–south road through Washburn as Jefferson Street; it leads southwest 10 miles (16 km) to Metamora and northeast 9 miles (14 km) to Varna. Downtown Peoria is 25 miles (40 km) to the southwest.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Washburn has a total area of 0.72 square miles (1.86 km2), all land.[1] Snag Creek flows through the village, running west to the Illinois River near Chillicothe.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870272—
188045065.4%
189059832.9%
190070317.6%
191077710.5%
19208306.8%
19308542.9%
19409379.7%
19509996.6%
19601,0646.5%
19701,17310.2%
19801,2062.8%
19901,075−10.9%
20001,1476.7%
20101,1550.7%
20201,032−10.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 1,147 people, 436 households, and 309 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,576.6 inhabitants per square mile (608.7/km2). There were 476 housing units at an average density of 654.3 per square mile (252.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.38% White, 0.17% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.35% from other races, and 1.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population.

There were 436 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% 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 3.16.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $44,167, and the median income for a family was $50,385. Males had a median income of $35,096 versus $22,188 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,619. About 4.8% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ a b "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "P1. Race – Washburn village, Illinois: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "Bob Barnes". Baseball Reference.com.
  7. ^ "This Day in History: October 08, 1869: Frank Duryea, winner of the first American 'horseless carriage' race, is born". History.com.
  8. ^ Congress, United States (1917). Official Congressional Directory. Vol. 65. p. 24.
  9. ^ "George H. Lesch, 84, Ex-Chief of Colgate". The New York Times (obituary). September 28, 1994.
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