Biggsville, Illinois

Biggsville: Township in Henderson County, Illinois

About

Biggsville is a township located in the county of Henderson in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 304 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 273 inhabitants.

Biggsville locator map
Location of Biggsville on Illinois map.

Quick Facts about Biggsville

Population : 273 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Illinois (United States)
County : Henderson County
Area : 36.73 km2
Altitude : 682 feet / 208 meters
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 21:20:39 (4th October 2024)
Postal code : 61418
Density : 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -11.36% (2010-2020)
Map highlighting Biggsville Township  Henderson County  Illinois locator map image
Map highlighting Biggsville Township Henderson County Illinois
Map highlighting Biggsville Township  Henderson County  Illinois locator map image

Geography

Biggsville is located at 40°51'13"N 90°51'53"W (40.8536500, -90.8648600).

Biggsville map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Biggsville decreased by 11.36% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 304 - census
2011 307 0.98% estimation process
2012 300 -2.33% estimation process
2013 296 -1.35% estimation process
2014 298 0.67% estimation process
2015 297 -0.34% estimation process
2016 290 -2.41% estimation process
2017 287 -1.05% estimation process
2018 283 -1.41% estimation process
2019 280 -1.07% estimation process
2020 273 -2.56% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 16,601
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 16,522
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 0.5%
April 1, 2020 Population : 16,395
April 1, 2010 Population : 16,522
People under 5 years old, percentage : 4.9%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 20.2%
People over 65 (%) : 15.4%
Female persons, % : 53.0%
White only, percent : 28.3%
Black or African American alone, percent : 5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.4%
Asians alone % : 36.7%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.3%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 4.0%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 39.9%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 15.2%
2015-2019 Veterans : 369
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 46.9%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 48.3%

Biggsville zip code is 61418. County name: Henderson, County fips: 17071

Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 48.3%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $542,200
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $2,378
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $456
2015-2019 median gross rent : $1,662
2015-2019 Households : 4,460
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 3.66
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 93.7%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 68.3%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 89.9%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 80.7%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 79.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 28.1%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 6.8%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 11.0%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 59.7%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 54.4%
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 81,397
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 205,775
2012 total retail sales per capita : $12,335
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 28.1
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $67,647
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $24,545
Percentage of people living in poverty : 8.7%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 1,674
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 818
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 633
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,262
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 371
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 35
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,548
2010 population per square mile : 10,194.7
2010 land area in square miles : 1.62
Residential units, July 1, 2019 : 10,215
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 75.3%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $138,900
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,218
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $301
2015-2019 median gross rent : $782
Permits for construction, 2020 : 152
2015-2019 Households : 8,693
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.92
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 81.6%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 4.7%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 88.1%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 77.6%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 85.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 13.2%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 11.8%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 11.1%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 52.4%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 56.5%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 23,726
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 117,811
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 217,349
2012 total retail sales per capita : $8,024
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 31.7
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $63,275
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $24,686
Percentage of people living in poverty : 14.9%
Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : 398
2019 total employment : 5,759
2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : 191,396
Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : -0.4%
2018 total non-employer establishments : 1,417
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 1,255
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 636
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 464
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 194
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 984
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 196
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 950
2010 population per square mile : 46.3
2010 land area in square miles : 585.23

People born in Biggsville (1)

American missionary Karl Aurell was born in Biggsville

Schools in Biggsville

College & universities near Biggsville, IL

Code Name City ZIP
147341 Monmouth College Monmouth (IL) 61462-1998
154378 Southeastern Community College West Burlington (IA) 52655-0180

Stations (11)

Amtrak & bus stations near Biggsville, IL

Code Name Address Type
BRL Burlington 300 South Main Street RAIL
GBB Galesburg station 225 South Seminary Street RAIL
MAC Macomb 120 East Calhoun Street RAIL
FMD Fort Madison station 1601 20th Street RAIL
MTP Mount Pleasant 418 North Adams Street RAIL

Post offices near Biggsville

Post Office Name City ZIP
Biggsvill Post Office Biggsville (IL) 61418

Other cities in Henderson County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Henderson County , IL.

City Name Population Title
Oquawka 1,231 Town in Henderson County, Illinois
Stronghurst 774 Township in Henderson County, Illinois
Lomax 393 Township in Henderson County, Illinois
Bald Bluff 302 Township in Henderson County, Illinois
Carman 268 Township in Henderson County, Illinois
Gladstone 257 Village in Henderson County, Illinois, United States
Rozetta 241 Township in Henderson County, Illinois
Terre Haute 236 Township in Henderson County, Illinois
Raritan 131 Township in Henderson County, Illinois
Media 93 Village in Illinois, USA