Edinburg, Illinois

Edinburg
Nickname: 
E-Burg
Location of Edinburg in Christian County, Illinois.
Location of Edinburg in Christian County, Illinois.
Coordinates: 39°39′28″N 89°23′24″W / 39.65778°N 89.39000°W / 39.65778; -89.39000[1]
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyChristian
Area
 • Total
0.63 sq mi (1.62 km2)
 • Land0.63 sq mi (1.62 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,085
 • Density1,735.5/sq mi (670.08/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
62531
Area code217
GNIS ID2398786[1]
FIPS code17-22645

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
CensusPop.Note%±
1880551—
189080646.3%
19001,07132.9%
1910918−14.3%
1920823−10.3%
1930799−2.9%
194091915.0%
19509210.2%
19601,0038.9%
19701,15315.0%
19801,2316.8%
1990982−20.2%
20001,13515.6%
20101,078−5.0%
20201,0850.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Edinburg had a population of 1,085 and 293 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,736.00 inhabitants per square mile (670.27/km2).[5][6] The median age was 39.3 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18 and 18.2% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 94.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 90.8 males age 18 and over.[5][6]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[7]

There were 467 households in Edinburg, of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 42.4% were married-couple households, 19.3% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 29.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[5]

There were 509 housing units at an average density of 814.40 per square mile (314.44/km2), of which 8.3% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 10.1%.[5]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[6]
RaceNumberPercent
White1,02194.1%
Black or African American20.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native50.5%
Asian00.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander00.0%
Some other race181.7%
Two or more races393.6%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)181.7%

Income and poverty

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.

John Deere
Parade
Demolition Derby
EHS Band
Edinburg Illinois Labor Day Picnic & Parade

References

  1. 1 2 3 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. ↑ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  7. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2026.