Cerro Gordo, Illinois
Cerro Gordo: Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
About
Cerro Gordo is a city located in the county of Piatt in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,403 and a population density of 1,822 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,337 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Cerro Gordo
| Population : | 1,337 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Piatt County |
| Plate code : | 217 |
| Area : | 0.77 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,421 feet / 738 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:30:24 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 61818 |
| Density : | 1,736 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.94% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cerro Gordo is located at 39°53'26"N 88°43'41"W (39.8905900, -88.7281300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cerro Gordo decreased by 4.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,403 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,411 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,391 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,374 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,370 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,362 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,370 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,355 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,344 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,344 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,337 | -0.52% | estimation process |
Schools in Cerro Gordo
College & universities near Cerro Gordo, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148292 | Richland Community College | Decatur (IL) | 62521-8512 |
| 147439 | Mr John's School of Cosmetology Esthetics & Nails-Decatur | Decatur (IL) | 62521 |
| 475653 | Reflections Academy of Beauty | Decatur (IL) | 62523-1208 |
| 147244 | Millikin University | Decatur (IL) | 62522-2084 |
| 147916 | Parkland College | Champaign (IL) | 61821-1899 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cerro Gordo, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Cerro Gordo
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cerro Gord Post Office | Cerro Gordo (IL) | 61818 |
| La Pla Post Office | La Place (IL) | 61936 |
| Argenta Post Office | Argenta (IL) | 62501 |
| Post Office | Cisco (IL) | 61830 |
| Oreana Post Office | Oreana (IL) | 62554 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Cerro Gordo , North Carolina town of the United States with a population of 195 people.
- Cerro Gordo , Minnesota human settlement in United States of America with a population of 180 people.
Other cities in Piatt County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Piatt County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Monticello | 5,557 | City in Piatt County, Illinois, United States |
| Bement | 1,661 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Blue Ridge | 1,416 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Mansfield | 939 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hammond | 478 | Village in Illinois |
| De Land | 423 | Village in Piatt County, Illinois, United States |
| Cisco | 242 | Village in Piatt County, Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Cerro Gordo distances to largest Illinois cities
