Elba, Illinois

Elba: unincorporated community in Illinois.

About

Elba is a city located in the county of Gallatin in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 291. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 271 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Elba

Population 271 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Illinois (United States)
County Gallatin County
Latitude & Longitude 37.8264,-88.3264
Altitude 1,194 feet / 364 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 23:17:06 (6th November 2026)
Population growth -6.87% (2010-2020)
Weather 56℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Elba is located at 37°49'35"N 88°19'35"W (37.8264400, -88.3264300).

Elba map

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Weather

56°F
Partly Sunny
7 to 12 mph NNW Today

Partly sunny. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 7 to 12 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Elba decreased by 6.87% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 291 - census
2011 290 -0.34% estimation process
2012 288 -0.69% estimation process
2013 287 -0.35% estimation process
2014 286 -0.35% estimation process
2015 283 -1.05% estimation process
2016 281 -0.71% estimation process
2017 279 -0.71% estimation process
2018 276 -1.08% estimation process
2019 274 -0.72% estimation process
2020 271 -1.09% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
148937 Southeastern Illinois College Harrisburg (IL) 62946

Nearby Transit Stations (9)

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

Code Name Address Type
MAI Marion, IL 2100 West Main Street BUS
EVN Evansville, IN 119 Northwest 6th Street BUS
VNA Vienna, IL 504 West Vine Street BUS
MVI Mt. Vernon, IL 102 Potomac Boulevard BUS
CDL Carbondale station 401 South Illinois St. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Elba.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Omaha Post Office Omaha (IL) 62871
Ridgway Post Office Ridgway (IL) 62979
Eldorad Post Office Eldorado (IL) 62930
Equality Post Office Equality (IL) 62934
Junction Post Office Junction (IL) 62954

Other cities in Gallatin County

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

City Name Population Title
Shawneetown 1,070 Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania