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Nilwood, Illinois

Nilwood is a town located in Macoupin County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 284.

Geography Nilwood is located at 39°23'50" North, 89°48'28" West (39.397248, -89.807691)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 284 people, 107 households, and 80 families residing in the town. The population density is 233.3/km² (610.4/mi²). There are 117 housing units at an average density of 96.1/km² (251.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 100.00% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 1.06% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 107 households out of which 35.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% are married couples living together, 5.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% are non-families. 19.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.65 and the average family size is 3.01.

In the town the population is spread out with 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $32,386, and the median income for a family is $34,750. Males have a median income of $27,250 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the town is $12,365. 16.7% of the population and 11.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 26.4% are under the age of 18 and 7.1% are 65 or older.



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