Claremont, Illinois
Claremont: village in Richland County, Illinois, United States
About
Claremont is a village located in the county of Richland in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 176 and a population density of 220 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 168 inhabitants.
The village was created 173 years ago in 1852.
Quick Facts about Claremont
| Population | 168 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Richland County |
| Plate code | 618 |
| Area | 0.8 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.7195,-87.9714 |
| Establishment | January 01, 1853 (173 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:44:32 (14th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 62421 |
| Density | 210 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.76% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Claremont is located at 38°43'10"N 87°58'17"W (38.7194900, -87.9714200).
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Weather
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
13 to 18 mph SSW
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Claremont decreased by 4.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 176 | - | census |
| 2011 | 173 | -1.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 173 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 171 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 172 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 173 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 171 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 171 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 170 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 168 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 168 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,291 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,306 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,983 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,273 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.9% |
| White only, percent : | 80.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 34.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 59.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 345 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 19.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 37.2% |
Claremont zip code is 62421.
County name: Richland, County
fips: 17159
Klermont, Клермонт
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 37.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $342,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,860 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $543 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,082 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,772 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.56 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 30,346 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 80,391 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 161,916 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,327 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,276 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,029 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 958 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 523 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 277 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 260 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 658 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 97 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 783 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,645.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.75 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Claremont, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145707 | Olney Central College | Olney (IL) | 62450 |
| 403487 | Wabash Valley College | Mount Carmel (IL) | 62863 |
| 152628 | Vincennes Beauty College | Vincennes (IN) | 47591 |
| 152637 | Vincennes University | Vincennes (IN) | 47591 |
| 403478 | Lincoln Trail College | Robinson (IL) | 62454 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Claremont, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Claremont.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Claremon Post Office | Claremont (IL) | 62421 |
| Sumner Post Office | Sumner (IL) | 62466 |
| Calhoun Post Office | Calhoun (IL) | 62419 |
| Olney Post Office | Olney (IL) | 62450 |
| Dunda Post Office | Dundas (IL) | 62425 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Claremont, California city on the eastern edge of Los Angeles County, California with a population of 35,096 people.
- Claremont, New Hampshire city in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 12,944 people.
- Claremont, North Carolina city in North Carolina, United States with a population of 1,414 people.
- Claremont, Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 477 people.
- Claremont, Virginia town in Virginia, United States with a population of 335 people.
- Claremont, South Dakota town in Brown County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 122 people.
Other cities in Richland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Richland County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Olney | 8,667 | City in Richland County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Amity | 807 | Township in Livingston County, Illinois |
| Noble | 719 | Village in Illinois |
| Seminary | 483 | Township in Fayette County, Illinois |
| Parkersburg | 201 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Calhoun | 164 | Village in the United States |