Central, Illinois

Central: region of Illinois, USA

About

Central is a city located in the county of Kendall in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,172. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,107 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Central

Population 1,107 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Illinois (United States)
County Kendall County
Latitude & Longitude 41.4739,-88.4340
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 18:47:08 (14th April 2026)
Population growth -5.87% (2010-2020)
Weather 79℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
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Geography

Central is located at 41°28'26"N 88°26'2"W (41.4739200, -88.4339600).

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Weather

79°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15 to 20 mph SW Tuesday

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Central decreased by 5.87% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,172 - census
2011 1,165 -0.6% estimation process
2012 1,163 -0.17% estimation process
2013 1,154 -0.78% estimation process
2014 1,151 -0.26% estimation process
2015 1,144 -0.61% estimation process
2016 1,137 -0.62% estimation process
2017 1,128 -0.8% estimation process
2018 1,120 -0.71% estimation process
2019 1,116 -0.36% estimation process
2020 1,107 -0.81% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
146296 Joliet Junior College Joliet (IL) 60431-8938

Nearby Transit Stations (19)

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

Code Name Address Type
PLO Plano 101 West Main Street RAIL
JOL Joliet Transportation Center 50 East Jefferson Street RAIL
NPV Naperville 105 E. Fourth Ave. RAIL
DWT Dwight station 119 West Main St. RAIL
MDT Mendota station 783 Main Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Central.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Morr Post Office Morris (IL) 60450

Other places with the same name (3)

  • Central, Louisiana suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 29,450 people.
  • Central, South Carolina town in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States with a population of 5,452 people.
  • Central, Missouri township in Madison County, Missouri, USA with a population of 521 people.

Other cities in Kendall County

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

City Name Population Title
Oswego 36,696 City in and county seat of Oswego County, New York, United States
Bristol 30,486 Township in Kendall County, Illinois
Yorkville 21,160 City in and county seat of Kendall County, Illinois, United States
Little Rock 14,260 Township in Kendall County, Illinois
Plano 11,879 City in Kendall County, Illinois, United States
Boulder Hill 8,108 City in Illinois, United States of America
Newark 1,029 Village in Illinois
Millington 658 Village in Illinois, United States
Fox 501 Township in Kendall County, Illinois
Millbrook 325 Village in Kendall County, Illinois, United States of America
Lisbon 310 Village in Illinois, USA
Plattville 257 City in United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Central distances to largest Illinois cities