Edinburg, Illinois

Edinburg
Village
Edinburg
Nickname:  E-Burg
Location of Edinburg in Christian County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 39°39′28″N89°23′24″W / 39.65778°N 89.39000°W / 39.65778; -89.39000 [1]
Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	Christian
Government
• Mayor	Dave Lutrell
Area [2]
• Total	0.63 sq mi (1.62 km2)
• Land	0.63 sq mi (1.62 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	597 ft (182 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,085
• Density	1,736.00/sq mi (670.08/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)	62531
Area code	217
GNIS ID	2398786 [1]
FIPS code	17-22645
GNIS ID	2398786 [1]
Wikimedia Commons	Edinburg, Illinois

Edinburg is a village in Christian County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,085 at the 2020 census.

Geography

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Edinburg has a total area of 0.63 square miles (1.63 km²), all land. ^[3]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	551		—
1890	806		46.3%
1900	1,071		32.9%
1910	918		−14.3%
1920	823		−10.3%
1930	799		−2.9%
1940	919		15.0%
1950	921		0.2%
1960	1,003		8.9%
1970	1,153		15.0%
1980	1,231		6.8%
1990	982		−20.2%
2000	1,135		15.6%
2010	1,078		−5.0%
2020	1,085		0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [4]

As of the 2020 census ^[5] there were 1,085 people, 427 households, and 293 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,736.00 inhabitants per square mile (670.27/km²). There were 509 housing units at an average density of 814.40 per square mile (314.44/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 94.10% White, 0.18% African American, 0.46% Native American, 1.66% from other races, and 3.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.66% of the population.

There were 427 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.82% were married couples living together, 11.24% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.38% were non-families. 23.19% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.35% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 2.55.

The village's age distribution consisted of 21.4% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 28% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $61,042, and the median income for a family was $87,589. Males had a median income of $42,167 versus $29,896 for females. The per capita income for the village was $29,631. About 13.0% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.1% of those under age 18 and 20.2% of those age 65 or over.

Labor Day Festivities

Since 1945 Edinburg boasts an annual Labor Day Picnic and Parade which emphasizes the rural and agricultural history of the area. Activities including demolition derbies, tractor pulls, chili cook-offs, live music, games, rides, tournaments and a Labor Day Parade.

Edinburg Illinois Labor Day Picnic & Parade

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Edinburg, Illinois
2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
3. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
4. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
5. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.