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Abingdon, Illinois

Coordinates: 40°48′14″N 90°24′03″W / 40.80389°N 90.40083°W / 40.80389; -90.40083
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Abingdon, Illinois
City
Closed businesses in downtown Abingdon (2009)
Closed businesses in downtown Abingdon (2009)
Location of Abingdon in Knox County, Illinois
Location of Abingdon in Knox County, Illinois
Map
Interactive map of Abingdon
Coordinates: 40°48′14″N 90°24′03″W / 40.80389°N 90.40083°W / 40.80389; -90.40083[1]
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyKnox
Townships
Area
[2]
 • Total
1.42 sq mi (3.69 km2)
 • Land1.42 sq mi (3.69 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
751 ft (229 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,951
 • Density2,071.4/sq mi (799.77/km2)
ZIP code
61410
FIPS code17-00113
GNIS feature ID2393876[1]

Abingdon is a town in Knox County, Illinois, United States, 50 miles (80 km) west of Peoria. The population was 2,951 as of the 2020 census.[3]

History

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The city was first settled in 1828. Abingdon was laid out in 1836 and named after Abingdon, Maryland, the native home of a first settler.[4] It was incorporated in 1857.

It was named after Abingdon, Maryland, the birthplace of one of its founders.[5]

In 1894 William C. Hooker of Abingdon applied for a patent on a common spring-loaded mousetrap.[6] In June of 1907 the patent was awarded to William C. Hooker, William Armstrong, and Knox Mark.[citation needed]

Geography

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Abingdon is located in southwestern Knox County. Illinois Route 41 passes through the center of the city, leading north 11 miles (18 km) to Galesburg, the county seat, and south 20 miles (32 km) to Bushnell.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Abingdon has a total area of 1.43 square miles (3.70 km2), all land.[7]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850210—
18601,032391.4%
18701,70064.7%
18801,511−11.1%
18901,321−12.6%
19002,02253.1%
19102,46421.9%
19202,72110.4%
19302,7711.8%
19403,21816.1%
19503,3002.5%
19603,4695.1%
19703,93613.5%
19804,2107.0%
19903,597−14.6%
20003,6120.4%
20103,319−8.1%
20202,951−11.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

Abingdon is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area.

As of the 2020 census[3] there were 2,951 people, 1,456 households, and 810 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,070.88 inhabitants per square mile (799.57/km2). There were 1,409 housing units at an average density of 988.77 per square mile (381.77/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.58% White, 1.39% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.64% from other races, and 4.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.08% of the population.

There were 1,456 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.86% were married couples living together, 19.02% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.37% were non-families. 35.03% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.99% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 2.42.

The city's age distribution consisted of 24.8% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,171, and the median income for a family was $56,146. Males had a median income of $31,750 versus $25,986 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,530. About 12.5% of families and 19.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.1% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

A terra-cotta relief, The Post Rider, by Hillis Arnold of Godfrey, Illinois, is displayed in the Abingdon Post Office.

Education

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Until July 1, 2013, Abingdon's school district included Hedding Grade School, Abingdon Middle School, and Abingdon High School.

In November 2012 voters approved a school consolidation with Avon. Beginning July 1, 2013, the district became known as Abingdon-Avon CUSD #276. Abingdon is home to Hedding Grade School, which is a PK - 5 attendance center, and Abingdon-Avon High School. Avon also houses a PK - 5 elementary school and Abingdon-Avon Middle School, which serves students in grades 6 - 8.

Abingdon-Avon CUSD #276 serves nearly 1,000 students.

The high school enrollment is 289 students. The students selected "Tornadoes" as the mascot and black, green, and yellow as the school colors.

Hedding College (1855–1930) was named after Methodist Bishop Elizah Hedding. The school merged with Illinois Wesleyan University in 1930.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Abingdon, Illinois
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  4. ^ Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 1. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
  5. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. pp. 22.
  6. ^ Hooker, William C. (November 6, 1894). "Animal-Trap" (PDF). patentimages.storage.googleapis.com. United States Patent Office. Retrieved July 20, 2025. through Google Patents
  7. ^ US Census Bureau. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ Jones, Emil; Philip, Pate (May 7, 1995). "Senate Resolution 116, 91st General Assembly". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
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