Kaskaskia, Illinois
Kaskaskia: Village and former state capital of Illinois, in Randolph County west of the Mississippi
About
Kaskaskia is a village located in the county of Randolph in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 14 and a population density of 50 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Kaskaskia
| Population : | 13 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Randolph County |
| Different from : | Kaskaskia |
| Postal code : | 62233 |
| Area : | 0.28 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:10:03 (7th December 2025) |
| Density : | 46 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.69% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kaskaskia is located at 37°55'17"N 89°54'47"W (37.9214400, -89.9131600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Kaskaskia decreased by 7.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 14 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13 | -7.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,246 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,640 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 9.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,421 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,584 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 30.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.1% |
| White only, percent : | 71.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 43.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 51.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 320 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 21.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.9% |
Kaskaskija, kaskaskiya, kaskaskya, kasukasukia, Каскаскија, كاسكاسكيا, कस्कस्किया, カスカスキア
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $190,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,424 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $383 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $795 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,250 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.95 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 77.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 16.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.9% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 43,606 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 99,885 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,210 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,477 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,710 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 354 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 182 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 128 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 165 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 146 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 35 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 299 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,179.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.07 |
People born in Kaskaskia (7)
People born in Kaskaskia, including politician Etienne de Boré, politician James L. D. Morrison, African politician John Willis Menard, .
List
- Lucien Maxwell (American rancher) he was born in 14/09/1818
- Philip B. Fouke (Union Army officer) he was born in 23/01/1818
- Robert F. Morrison (American politician) he was born in 16/08/1826
- Thomas Duncan (Union Army general) he was born in 14/04/1819
Schools in Kaskaskia
College & universities near Kaskaskia, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417442 | Career Center of Southern Illinois | Red Bud (IL) | 62278 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Kaskaskia, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
Post offices near Kaskaskia
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary Post Office | Saint Mary (MO) | 63673 |
Other cities in Randolph County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Randolph County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bremen | 106,197 | A village in Ford County, Illinois. |
| Campton | 11,063 | Township in Kane County, Illinois |
| Chester | 8,145 | City in Illinois |
| Randolph | 4,394 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Sparta | 4,202 | City in Randolph County, Illinois |
| Red Bud | 3,442 | City in Randolph County, Illinois, United States |
| Steeleville | 1,890 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Eden | 1,358 | Unincorporated settlement in Randolph County in southern Illinois, USA |
| Preston | 1,203 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Percy | 910 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Coulterville | 880 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Tilden | 827 | Town in Illinois, United States |
| Evansville | 631 | Village in Illinois |
| Blair | 602 | Place in Illinois, United States |
| Prairie du Rocher | 548 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Ellis Grove | 345 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
