Nekoma, Illinois

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
41°10′22″N 90°11′19″W / 41.17278°N 90.18861°W / 41.17278; -90.18861Country United StatesState IllinoisCountyHenry CountyTownshipWeller TownshipArea
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 • Total0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) • Land0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)Elevation
810 ft (247 m)Population
 (2020)
 • Total23 • Density175.57/sq mi (68.03/km2)ZIP code
61490
GNIS feature ID0414345[2]FIPS code17-51934

Nekoma is an census-designated place in Weller Township, Henry County, Illinois, United States.

History

The town of Nekoma was laid out in July 1869.[3]

Geography

The town is located in the far south of the county, at the intersections of Illinois Routes 17 and 82.[4]

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Nekoma has a total area of 0.13 square miles (0.34 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics

As of the 2020 census[6] there were 23 people, 48 households, and 0 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 175.57 inhabitants per square mile (67.79/km2). There were 11 housing units at an average density of 83.97 per square mile (32.42/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 73.91% White, 8.70% African American, 0.00% Native American, 4.35% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 13.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.00% of the population.

There were 48 households, out of which all were non-families.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202023—
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ "Nekoma". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 19, 2009.
  3. ^ The History of Henry County, Illinois, Its Tax-Payers and Voters. Chicago: H. F. Kett and Company. 1877. p. 541.
  4. ^ "Nekoma, Illinois" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  5. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  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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