Harlem, Illinois

Harlem: township in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States

About

Harlem is a township located in the county of Winnebago in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,275 and a population density of 68 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,114 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about Harlem

Population 2,114 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Illinois (United States)
County Winnebago County
Area 33.38 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.3403,-89.0179
Altitude 2,680 feet / 817 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 17:08:51 (14th April 2026)
Density 63 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -7.62% (2010-2020)
Weather 80℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
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Geography

Harlem is located at 42°20'25"N 89°1'4"W (42.3403000, -89.0178800).

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Weather

80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15 mph SSW This Afternoon

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Harlem decreased by 7.62% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,275 - census
2011 2,246 -1.29% estimation process
2012 2,228 -0.81% estimation process
2013 2,223 -0.22% estimation process
2014 2,208 -0.68% estimation process
2015 2,181 -1.24% estimation process
2016 2,178 -0.14% estimation process
2017 2,157 -0.97% estimation process
2018 2,147 -0.47% estimation process
2019 2,135 -0.56% estimation process
2020 2,114 -0.99% estimation process
Harlem Station, Harlem Village

People born in Harlem (1)

American football and basketball coach Boyd Hill was born in Harlem

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Harlem, 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 (17)

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

Code Name Address Type
RCK Rockford, Illinois 7559 Walton St. BUS
BET South Beloit, Illinois 15766 Manchester Road BUS
JVL Janesville, Wisconsin 3120 North Pontiac Drive BUS
SMD Madison (South), Wisconsin Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. BUS
PLO Plano 101 West Main Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Harlem.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Loves Park Post Office Loves Park (IL) 61111

Other places with the same name (4)

  • Harlem, Ohio city in United States of America with a population of 4,903 people.
  • Harlem, Georgia town in Columbia County, Georgia, United States with a population of 3,547 people.
  • Harlem, Florida A census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida. with a population of 2,705 people.
  • Harlem, Montana city in Blaine County, Montana, United States with a population of 778 people.

Other cities in Winnebago County

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

City Name Population Title
Rockford 144,835 The second most populous city in Illinois.
Loves Park 23,382 City north of Rockford, Illinois
Machesney Park 22,678 Village in the U.
Roscoe 10,406 Town
South Beloit 7,540 City in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
Rockton 7,477 Illinois village near the Wisconsin border
Winnebago 2,973 City in Minnesota, United States
Cherry Valley 2,853 Township in Winnebago County, Illinois
Lake Summerset 2,048 Census designated place
Pecatonica 1,926 City in Illinois, United States of America
Durand 1,387 Village in the United States
Shirland 944 Township in Winnebago County, Illinois
Seward 874 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
New Milford 851 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Harlem distances to largest Illinois cities