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This article is about the Adams County municipality. For the Chicago community area, see Beverly, Chicago.

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Beverly, Illinois
Unincorporated community
Beverly, Illinois is located in IllinoisBeverly, IllinoisBeverly, IllinoisShow map of IllinoisBeverly, Illinois is located in the United StatesBeverly, IllinoisBeverly, IllinoisShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 39°47′36″N 90°59′27″W / 39.79333°N 90.99083°W / 39.79333; -90.99083
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyAdams
Area
 • Total1.38 sq mi (3.56 km)
 • Land1.38 sq mi (3.56 km)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km)
Elevation830 ft (250 m)
Population
 • Total72
 • Density52.33/sq mi (20.21/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code217
FIPS code17-05729
GNIS feature ID404356

Beverly is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Beverly Township, Adams County, Illinois, United States. Beverly is about 26 miles (42 km) southeast of Quincy in the southeast corner of Adams County.

The village was founded in 1836 by a pioneer group. The village is named after the town of Beverly, Massachusetts. A post office called Beverly was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1955.

Geography

Beverly is located at 39°47′40″N 90°59′24″W / 39.794554°N 90.990019°W / 39.794554; -90.990019. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Beverly has a total area of 1.38 square miles (3.57 km), all land.

Demographics

Beverly first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.

As of the 2020 census there were 72 people, 48 households, and 48 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 52.33 inhabitants per square mile (20.20/km). There were 34 housing units at an average density of 24.71 per square mile (9.54/km). The racial makeup of the CDP was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.78% of the population.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202072
U.S. Decennial Census

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beverly, Illinois
  3. The History of Adams County, Illinois: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, Etc. Windmill Pub. 1879. p. 503.
  4. "County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  5. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  6. "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.
  7. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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