Basco, Illinois
Basco: Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
About
Basco is a city located in the county of Hancock in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 98 and a population density of 445 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 88 inhabitants.
The city was created 139 years ago in 1885.
Quick Facts about Basco
| Population : | 88 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Hancock County |
| Plate code : | 217 |
| Area : | 0.22 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,077 feet / 633 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1886 (139 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:56:26 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 62313 |
| Density : | 400 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Basco is located at 40°19'40"N 91°12'1"W (40.3278200, -91.2001400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Basco decreased by 11.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 98 | - | census |
| 2011 | 97 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 97 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 95 | -2.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 94 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 94 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 94 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 92 | -2.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 92 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 89 | -3.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 88 | -1.14% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 28,227 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 24,921 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 13.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 27,678 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 24,926 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.4% |
| White only, percent : | 80.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 14.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 71.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,457 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.4% |
Basco zip code is 62313.
County name: Hancock, County
fips: 17067
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $204,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,411 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $439 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,290 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,881 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.49 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 34,745 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 379,235 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 232,128 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 182,761 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,192 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $68,265 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,425 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,325 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,154 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 885 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 586 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,573 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 211 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,964 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,086.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.94 |
Schools in Basco
College & universities near Basco, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177144 | Culver-Stockton College | Canton (MO) | 63435-1299 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Basco, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Basco , Cagayan Valley municipality of the Philippines and capital of the province of Batanes with a population of 8,579 people.
- Basco , Cagayan Valley with a population of 7,297 people.
Other cities in Hancock County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hancock County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carthage | 2,419 | City in and county seat of Hancock County, Illinois, United States |
| Warsaw | 1,456 | City in Illinois, United States |
| La Harpe | 1,123 | City in Hancock County, Illinois, United States |
| Nauvoo | 1,044 | City and historic district in Hancock County, Illinois, United States |
| Dallas City | 859 | Township in Hancock County, Illinois |
| Chili | 597 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Saint Mary | 585 | Township in Hancock County, Illinois |
| Augusta | 534 | Human settlement in Hancock County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Plymouth | 459 | Village in the United States |
| Bowen | 450 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Denver | 390 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Fountain Green | 262 | Township in Hancock County, Illinois |
| Durham | 251 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Hamilton | 189 | City in Hancock County, Illinois, United States |
| Elvaston | 152 | Human settlement in Hancock County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Ferris | 143 | Village in Hancock County, Illinois, United States |
