Maquon, Illinois

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Maquon, Illinois
Village
Knox County Illinois Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Maquon Highlighted.svg
Location of Maquon in Knox County, Illinois
Illinois in United States (US48).svg
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 40°47′53″N90°09′47″W / 40.79806°N 90.16306°W / 40.79806; -90.16306 [1]
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
County Knox
Townships Maquon, Haw Creek
Government
 • MayorMark Thomas
Area
[2]
 • Total0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2)
 • Land0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
623 ft (190 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total218
 • Density1,345.68/sq mi (519.19/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
61458
Area code 309
FIPS code 17-46695
GNIS feature ID2399250 [1]
Wikimedia CommonsMaquon, Illinois
Website maquon.org

Maquon is a village in Knox County, Illinois, United States. The population was 218 at the 2020 census. [3] It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Geography

Maquon is located in southern Knox County. Illinois Route 97 passes through the center of the village, leading northwest 16 miles (26 km) to Galesburg, the county seat, and southeast 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to Illinois Route 8.

According to the 2010 census, Maquon has a total area of 0.16 square miles (0.41 km2), all land. [4] [ needs update ] The village sits on a low bluff 1 mile (1.6 km) north and west of the Spoon River.

HISTORY

Maqoun is believed to be named by Indians. [5] The name itself is Indian name for 'spoon' Indians are believed to have lived near this village at some point in history, before being driven away. [6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880 548—
1890 501−8.6%
1900 475−5.2%
1910 472−0.6%
1920 441−6.6%
1930 328−25.6%
1940 42930.8%
1950 361−15.9%
1960 3866.9%
1970 374−3.1%
1980 350−6.4%
1990 331−5.4%
2000 318−3.9%
2010 284−10.7%
2020 218−23.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]

At the 2010 census there were 284 people, 139 households, and 82 families in the village. The population density was 1,971.4 inhabitants per square mile (761.2/km2). There were 146 housing units at an average density of 905.1 per square mile (349.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.43% White, 0.63% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.14%. [8]

Of the 139 households 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% were non-families. 38.1% of households were one person and 19.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.93.

The age distribution was 26.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.

The median household income was $32,917 and the median family income was $36,563. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $22,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,199. About 5.1% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2022, Maquon had a population of 202, the median age was 45.5. [9] The per capita income was $25,293. [10] The median household income was $55,250. [11]


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References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Maquon, Illinois
  2. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Maquon village, Illinois", United States census,2020;. Retrieved on January 23, 2022.
  4. ↑ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Village of Maquon". www.maquon.org. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Village of Maquon". www.maquon.org. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  9. ↑ "Census profile: Maquon, IL". Census Reporter. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Census profile: Maquon, IL". Census Reporter. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Census profile: Maquon, IL". Census Reporter. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
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