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'''Bowen''' (formerly '''Bowensburg''') is a village in southeast [[Hancock County, Illinois|Hancock County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]. The population was |
'''Bowen''' (formerly '''Bowensburg''') is a village in southeast [[Hancock County, Illinois|Hancock County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]. The population was 464 at the 2020 census.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1707510 |access-date=2022-06-28 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Bowen is located in southeastern Hancock County at {{coord|40|13|55|N|91|3|46|W|type:city}} (40.232035, -91.062694).<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> [[Illinois Route 61]] passes through the center of town, entering from the east on 5th Street and leaving to the south on Worrell Street. [[Illinois Route 94]] enters from the north on Worrell Street and leaves to the south with IL 61. To the north, IL 94 leads {{convert|16|mi}} to [[Carthage, Illinois|Carthage]], the [[county seat]]. IL 61 leads east {{convert|6|mi|0}} to [[Augusta, Illinois|Augusta]], and the two highways lead south six miles before splitting. |
Bowen is located in southeastern Hancock County at {{coord|40|13|55|N|91|3|46|W|type:city}} (40.232035, -91.062694).<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> [[Illinois Route 61]] passes through the center of town, entering from the east on 5th Street and leaving to the south on Worrell Street. [[Illinois Route 94]] enters from the north on Worrell Street and leaves to the south with IL 61. To the north, IL 94 leads {{convert|16|mi}} to [[Carthage, Illinois|Carthage]], the [[county seat]]. IL 61 leads east {{convert|6|mi|0}} to [[Augusta, Illinois|Augusta]], and the two highways lead south six miles before splitting. |
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According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Bowen has a total area of {{convert|0.43|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=2022-06-29 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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⚫ | }}As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]<ref name=":0" /> there were 464 people, 188 households, and 138 families residing in the village. The population density was {{Convert|1,084.11|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 195 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|455.61|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the village was 93.53% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.43% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.22% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.86% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.00% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.22% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.74% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.43% of the population. |
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There were 188 households, out of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.17% were married couples living together, 7.98% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.60% were non-families. 21.28% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.64 and the average family size was 3.10. |
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The village's age distribution consisted of 32.4% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.5 males. |
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The median income for a household in the village was $ |
The median income for a household in the village was $58,929, and the median income for a family was $61,250. Males had a median income of $38,125 versus $21,111 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $21,473. About 9.4% of families and 18.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 18.5% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over. |
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==References== |
==References== |
Latest revision as of 13:26, 12 June 2024
Bowen, Illinois | |
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![]() Location of Bowen in Hancock County, Illinois. | |
![]() Location of Illinois in the United States | |
Coordinates: 40°13′55″N 91°3′46″W / 40.23194°N 91.06278°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Hancock |
Area | |
• Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
• Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 464 |
• Density | 1,084.11/sq mi (418.62/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 217 |
FIPS code | 17-07510 |
GNIS feature ID | 2398155[2] |
Wikimedia Commons | Bowen, Illinois |
Website | https://www.villageofbowen.com/ |
Bowen (formerly Bowensburg) is a village in southeast Hancock County, Illinois, United States. The population was 464 at the 2020 census.[3]
Geography
[edit]Bowen is located in southeastern Hancock County at 40°13′55″N 91°3′46″W / 40.23194°N 91.06278°W (40.232035, -91.062694).[4] Illinois Route 61 passes through the center of town, entering from the east on 5th Street and leaving to the south on Worrell Street. Illinois Route 94 enters from the north on Worrell Street and leaves to the south with IL 61. To the north, IL 94 leads 16 miles (26 km) to Carthage, the county seat. IL 61 leads east 6 miles (10 km) to Augusta, and the two highways lead south six miles before splitting.
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Bowen has a total area of 0.43 square miles (1.11 km2), all land.[5]
Demographics
[edit]Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1880 | 289 | — | |
1890 | 376 | 30.1% | |
1900 | 528 | 40.4% | |
1910 | 606 | 14.8% | |
1920 | 715 | 18.0% | |
1930 | 643 | −10.1% | |
1940 | 619 | −3.7% | |
1950 | 573 | −7.4% | |
1960 | 559 | −2.4% | |
1970 | 489 | −12.5% | |
1980 | 525 | 7.4% | |
1990 | 462 | −12.0% | |
2000 | 535 | 15.8% | |
2010 | 494 | −7.7% | |
2020 | 464 | −6.1% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[6] |
As of the 2020 census[3] there were 464 people, 188 households, and 138 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,084.11 inhabitants per square mile (418.58/km2). There were 195 housing units at an average density of 455.61 per square mile (175.91/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 93.53% White, 0.43% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 4.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.
There were 188 households, out of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.17% were married couples living together, 7.98% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.60% were non-families. 21.28% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.64 and the average family size was 3.10.
The village's age distribution consisted of 32.4% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.5 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $58,929, and the median income for a family was $61,250. Males had a median income of $38,125 versus $21,111 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,473. About 9.4% of families and 18.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.5% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.
References
[edit]- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bowen, Illinois
- ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
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