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'''Pontoosuc''' is a village in [[Hancock County, Illinois|Hancock County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]. The population was 146 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]],<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1761080| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Pontoosuc village, Illinois| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| accessdate=June 12, 2017}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> down from 171 at the 2000 census.
'''Pontoosuc''' is a village in [[Hancock County, Illinois|Hancock County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]. The population was 99 at the 2020 census.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1761080 |access-date=2022-06-28 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Pontoosuc is located in northern Hancock County at {{coord|40|37|46|N|91|12|35|W|type:city}} (40.629520, -91.209603).<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> It is bordered to the north by the [[Mississippi River]], which forms the state border with [[Iowa]], and to the east by [[Dallas City, Illinois|Dallas City]]. [[Illinois Route 9]] passes through the village, leading east into Dallas City and west {{convert|5|mi|0}} to the [[Fort Madison Toll Bridge]] over the Mississippi. [[Illinois Route 96]] passes through Pontoosuc concurrently with IL-9 but leads southwest {{convert|13|mi}} to [[Nauvoo, Illinois|Nauvoo]].
Pontoosuc is located in northern Hancock County at {{coord|40|37|46|N|91|12|35|W|type:city}} (40.629520, -91.209603).<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> It is bordered to the north by the [[Mississippi River]], which forms the state border with [[Iowa]], and to the east by [[Dallas City, Illinois|Dallas City]]. [[Illinois Route 9]] passes through the village, leading east into Dallas City and west {{convert|5|mi|0}} to the [[Fort Madison Toll Bridge]] over the Mississippi. [[Illinois Route 96]] passes through Pontoosuc concurrently with IL-9 but leads southwest {{convert|13|mi}} to [[Nauvoo, Illinois|Nauvoo]].


According to the 2010 census, Pontoosuc has a total area of {{convert|2.077|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|1.41|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 67.89%) is land and {{convert|0.667|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 32.11%) is water.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Pontoosuc has a total area of {{convert|2.07|sqmi|km2|2}}, of which {{convert|1.41|sqmi|km2|2}} (or 67.82%) is land and {{convert|0.67|sqmi|km2|2}} (or 32.18%) is water.<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 99 people, 50 households, and 24 families residing in the village. The population density was {{Convert|47.76|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 99 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|47.76|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the village was 95.96% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.01% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.00% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.00% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.00% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.00% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.03% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.00% of the population.
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As of the [[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> of 2000, there were 171 people, 74 households, and 50 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|121.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 122 housing units at an average density of {{convert|86.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 98.83% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], and 1.17% from two or more races.


There were 74 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.67.
There were 50 households, out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.00% were married couples living together, 2.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 52.00% were non-families. 46.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.33 and the average family size was 2.18.


In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 2.9% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
The village's age distribution consisted of 28.4% under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 21% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.


The median income for a household in the village was $27,813, and the median income for a family was $31,563. Males had a median income of $29,688 versus $21,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $14,453. About 16.3% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 20.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 19.4% of those 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the village was $42,500, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $50,000 versus $28,958 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $22,224. About 4.2% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.


==Transportation==
==Transportation==

Revision as of 13:51, 17 June 2024

Pontoosuc, Illinois
Village
Location of Pontoosuc in Hancock County, Illinois.
Location of Pontoosuc in Hancock County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 40°37′46″N 91°12′35″W / 40.62944°N 91.20972°W / 40.62944; -91.20972
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyHancock
Area
[1]
 • Total2.07 sq mi (5.37 km2)
 • Land1.41 sq mi (3.64 km2)
 • Water0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2)
Elevation
[2]
528 ft (161 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total99
 • Density70.41/sq mi (27.19/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
62330 (Dallas City)
Area code217
FIPS code17-61080
GNIS feature ID2398998[2]
Wikimedia CommonsPontoosuc, Illinois

Pontoosuc is a village in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. The population was 99 at the 2020 census.[3]

Geography

Pontoosuc is located in northern Hancock County at 40°37′46″N 91°12′35″W / 40.62944°N 91.20972°W / 40.62944; -91.20972 (40.629520, -91.209603).[4] It is bordered to the north by the Mississippi River, which forms the state border with Iowa, and to the east by Dallas City. Illinois Route 9 passes through the village, leading east into Dallas City and west 5 miles (8 km) to the Fort Madison Toll Bridge over the Mississippi. Illinois Route 96 passes through Pontoosuc concurrently with IL-9 but leads southwest 13 miles (21 km) to Nauvoo.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Pontoosuc has a total area of 2.07 square miles (5.36 km2), of which 1.41 square miles (3.65 km2) (or 67.82%) is land and 0.67 square miles (1.74 km2) (or 32.18%) is water.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880266—
1890249−6.4%
190029920.1%
1910285−4.7%
1920199−30.2%
1930143−28.1%
194016515.4%
195021429.7%
1960210−1.9%
19702267.6%
198026115.5%
19902641.1%
2000171−35.2%
2010146−14.6%
202099−32.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the 2020 census[3] there were 99 people, 50 households, and 24 families residing in the village. The population density was 47.76 inhabitants per square mile (18.44/km2). There were 99 housing units at an average density of 47.76 per square mile (18.44/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 95.96% White, 1.01% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 3.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.00% of the population.

There were 50 households, out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.00% were married couples living together, 2.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 52.00% were non-families. 46.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.33 and the average family size was 2.18.

The village's age distribution consisted of 28.4% under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 21% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $42,500, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $50,000 versus $28,958 for females. The per capita income for the village was $22,224. About 4.2% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

Amtrak’s Southwest Chief, which operates between Los Angeles and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Fort Madison, 6 miles (9.7 km) to the west.


See also

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pontoosuc, Illinois
  3. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  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.
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