Bourbon, Illinois

Bourbon: township in Douglas County, Illinois

About

Bourbon is a township located in the county of Douglas in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,124 and a population density of 96 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,061 inhabitants.

Bourbon locator map
Location of Bourbon on Illinois map.

Quick Facts about Bourbon

Population 4,061 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Illinois (United States)
County Douglas County
Area 43.1 km2
Latitude & Longitude 39.7456,-88.3789
Altitude 666 feet / 203 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 20:42:55 (14th April 2026)
Density 94 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -1.55% (2010-2020)
Weather 82℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
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Geography

Bourbon is located at 39°44'44"N 88°22'44"W (39.7455900, -88.3789400).

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Weather

82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
14 to 21 mph SSW Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Bourbon decreased by 1.55% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 4,124 - census
2011 4,098 -0.63% estimation process
2012 4,106 0.19% estimation process
2013 4,102 -0.1% estimation process
2014 4,116 0.34% estimation process
2015 4,107 -0.22% estimation process
2016 4,093 -0.34% estimation process
2017 4,070 -0.57% estimation process
2018 4,039 -0.77% estimation process
2019 4,042 0.07% estimation process
2020 4,061 0.47% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Bourbon, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
144892 Eastern Illinois University Charleston (IL) 61920

Nearby Transit Stations (9)

Rail and bus stations connected to Bourbon, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Closest post offices linked to Bourbon.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Arthur Post Office Arthur (IL) 61911

Other places with the same name (2)

  • Bourbon, Indiana human settlement in Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 1,746 people.
  • Bourbon, Missouri City in Crawford County, Missouri, United States with a population of 1,563 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
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
Atwood 1,155 City in Rawlins County, Kansas, 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

Bourbon distances to largest Illinois cities