Chemung, Illinois

Chemung: township in McHenry County, Illinois

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Chemung is a township located in the county of McHenry in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,134 and a population density of 277 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,702 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about Chemung

Population 8,702 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Illinois (United States)
County McHenry County
Area 32.97 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.4153,-88.6668
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 15:16:25 (14th April 2026)
Density 264 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -4.96% (2010-2020)
Weather 78℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather
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Map highlighting Chemung Township McHenry County Illinois locator map image

Geography

Chemung is located at 42°24'55"N 88°40'0"W (42.4153000, -88.6667700).

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Weather

78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
15 mph SSW Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Chemung

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Chemung decreased by 4.96% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 9,134 - census
2011 9,104 -0.33% estimation process
2012 9,062 -0.46% estimation process
2013 8,992 -0.78% estimation process
2014 8,952 -0.45% estimation process
2015 8,922 -0.34% estimation process
2016 8,868 -0.61% estimation process
2017 8,855 -0.15% estimation process
2018 8,832 -0.26% estimation process
2019 8,779 -0.6% estimation process
2020 8,702 -0.88% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
148380 Rock Valley College Rockford (IL) 61114-5699

Nearby Transit Stations (18)

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

Code Name Address Type
BET South Beloit, Illinois 15766 Manchester Road BUS
RCK Rockford, Illinois 7559 Walton St. BUS
JVL Janesville, Wisconsin 3120 North Pontiac Drive BUS
SVT Sturtevant station 9900 East Exploration Court RAIL
GLN Glenview station 1116 Depot St. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Chemung.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Harvard Post Office Harvard (IL) 60033

Other places with the same name (1)

  • Chemung, New York human settlement in Chemung County, New York, United States of America with a population of 2,388 people.

Other cities in McHenry County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McHenry County , IL. (more)

City Name Population Title
Crystal Lake 39,642 City located in McHenry County, Illinois, USA
Algonquin 30,730 Village in Illinois
Lake in the Hills 28,345 Village in Illinois
Huntley 27,256 Village in McHenry and Kane counties, Illinois, United States
McHenry 27,100 City in Illinois
Cary 17,929 Village in Illinois, United States
Harvard 8,979 Private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Marengo 7,377 City in McHenry County, Illinois, United States
Johnsburg 6,310 Village in United States of America
Lakemoor 5,912 City in Illinois, United States of America
Spring Grove 5,679 City in Houston County, Minnesota, United States
Fox River Grove 4,518 City in United States of America
Lawrence 4,380 Township in Lawrence County, Illinois
Wonder Lake 3,837 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Pistakee Highlands 3,454 Census designated place
Coral 3,416 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Chemung distances to largest Illinois cities