Atwood, Illinois
Atwood: City in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States
About
Atwood is a city located in the county of Douglas in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,224 and a population density of 429 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,155 inhabitants.
The city was created 150 years ago in 1874.
Quick Facts about Atwood
| Population : | 1,155 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Douglas County |
| Postal code : | 67730 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 785 |
| Area : | 2.85 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,858 feet / 871 meters |
| Capital city : | Atwood is capital of Rawlins County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1875 (150 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 17:38:55 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 405 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Atwood is located at 39°47'58"N 88°27'44"W (39.7994800, -88.4622800).
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Official website of Atwood
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Atwood decreased by 5.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,224 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,213 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,206 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,196 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,197 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,189 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,190 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,177 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,165 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,158 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,155 | -0.26% | estimation process |
People born in Atwood (1)
American football coach Bill Bearley was born in Atwood
Schools in Atwood
College & universities near Atwood, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148292 | Richland Community College | Decatur (IL) | 62521-8512 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Atwood, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Atwood , Kansas city in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States with a population of 1,208 people.
- Atwood , Tennessee town in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States with a population of 915 people.
- Atwood , Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 100 people.
- Atwood , Oklahoma town in Hughes County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 68 people.
Other cities in Douglas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Douglas County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscola | 4,370 | City in Illinois |
| Bourbon | 4,061 | Township in Douglas County, Illinois |
| Arcola | 2,838 | Township in Douglas County, Illinois |
| Villa Grove | 2,414 | City in Douglas County, Illinois, United States |
| Arthur | 2,192 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Newman | 836 | Village in Illinois |
| Camargo | 596 | Village in Douglas County Illinois, United States |
| Hindsboro | 296 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Murdock | 238 | Township in Douglas County, Illinois |
| Garrett | 160 | Human settlement in Douglas County, Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Atwood distances to largest Illinois cities
