Beverly, Illinois

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
39°47′36″N 90°59′27″W / 39.79333°N 90.99083°W / 39.79333; -90.99083CountryUnited StatesStateIllinoisCountyAdamsArea • Total1.38 sq mi (3.56 km2) • Land1.38 sq mi (3.56 km2) • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)Elevation
830 ft (250 m)Population
 (2020)
 • Total72 • Density52.33/sq mi (20.21/km2)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)Area code217FIPS code17-05729GNIS feature ID404356[2]

Beverly is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Beverly Township, Adams County, Illinois, United States. Beverly is about 26 miles (42 km) southeast of Quincy in the southeast corner of Adams County.

The village was founded in 1836 by a pioneer group. The village is named after the town of Beverly, Massachusetts.[3] A post office called Beverly was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1955.[4]

Geography

Beverly is located at 39°47′40″N 90°59′24″W / 39.794554°N 90.990019°W / 39.794554; -90.990019. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Beverly has a total area of 1.38 square miles (3.57 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics

As of the 2020 census[6] there were 72 people, 48 households, and 48 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 52.33 inhabitants per square mile (20.20/km2). There were 34 housing units at an average density of 24.71 per square mile (9.54/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.78% of the population.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202072—
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beverly, Illinois
  3. ^ The History of Adams County, Illinois: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, Etc. Windmill Pub. 1879. p. 503.
  4. ^ "County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  5. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  6. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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