Wedron, Illinois
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{{Short description|Unincorporated community in Illinois, US}}
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|subdivision_type = Country
|subdivision_name = United States
|subdivision_type1 = State
|subdivision_name1 = Illinois
|subdivision_type2 = County
|subdivision_name2 = LaSalle
| subdivision_type3 = Township
| subdivision_name3 = Dayton
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|area_total_km2 = 1.43
|area_land_km2 = 1.34
|area_water_km2 = 0.08
|area_total_sq_mi = 0.55
|area_land_sq_mi = 0.52
|area_water_sq_mi = 0.03
|population_as_of = 2020
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|population_total = 140
|population_density_km2 = 104.14
|population_density_sq_mi = 269.75
|timezone = Central (CST)
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|elevation_ft = 548
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|postal_code = 60557
|area_code = 815 & 779
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|blank_info = 2806578{{GNIS|2806578}}
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Wedron is an unincorporated community in Dayton Township, LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. Wedron is located on the west bank of the Fox River, approximately {{convert|10|mi}} northeast of Ottawa. The ZIP code is 60557.[http://www.zipinfo.com/cgi-local/zipsrch.exe?cnty=cnty&zip=60557&Go=Go ZIP Code Lookup]
Demographics
{{US Census population
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Wedron first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.{{Cite web|title=2020 Geography Changes|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/technical-documentation/table-and-geography-changes/2020/geography-changes.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=}}
As of the 2020 census{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1779618 |access-date=2022-06-28 |website=data.census.gov}} there were 140 people, 79 households, and 79 families residing in the CDP. The population density was {{Convert|253.62|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 73 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|132.25|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.00% White, 0.71% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 9.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.71% of the population.
There were 79 households, out of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.30% were married couples living together, 55.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 0.00% were non-families. No households were made up of individuals. The average household size and family size was 2.15.
The CDP's age distribution consisted of 10.6% under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 31.7% from 45 to 64, and 35.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 57.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $69,744, and the median income for a family was $69,744. The per capita income for the CDP was $36,771. No families and 0.0% of the population were below the poverty line.{{clear left}}
References
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{{LaSalle County, Illinois}}
External links
- [https://www.wedron.com Wedron Community Website]
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Category:Unincorporated communities in Illinois
Category:Unincorporated communities in LaSalle County, Illinois
Category:Ottawa, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area
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