Harris, Illinois

Harris: township in Fulton County, Illinois.

About

Harris is a township located in the county of Edgar in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,017 and a population density of 263 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,404 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Harris

Population 8,404 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Illinois (United States)
County Edgar County
Area 34.34 km2
Latitude & Longitude 39.6764,-87.7053
Altitude 643 feet / 196 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 17:11:22 (6th November 2026)
Density 245 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -6.8% (2010-2020)
Weather 45℉ Chance Light Rain 7-days weather

Geography

Harris is located at 39°40'35"N 87°42'19"W (39.6764200, -87.7053000).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Harris decreased by 6.8% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 9,017 - census
2011 9,019 0.02% estimation process
2012 9,023 0.04% estimation process
2013 8,981 -0.47% estimation process
2014 8,874 -1.19% estimation process
2015 8,871 -0.03% estimation process
2016 8,772 -1.12% estimation process
2017 8,683 -1.01% estimation process
2018 8,611 -0.83% estimation process
2019 8,530 -0.94% estimation process
2020 8,404 -1.48% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
152381 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods (IN) 47876-1099

Nearby Transit Stations (8)

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

Code Name Address Type
DVI Danville, Illinois 379 Lynch Road BUS
MAT Mattoon station 1718 Broadway Ave. RAIL
CHM Illinois Terminal 45 East University Ave. RAIL
CRF Crawfordsville Spring and Green Streets RAIL
RTL Rantoul West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Harris.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Par Post Office Paris (IL) 61944

Other places with the same name (2)

  • Harris, Minnesota city in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. with a population of 3,247 people.
  • Harris, Ohio township in Ottawa County, Ohio. with a population of 2,920 people.

Other cities in Edgar County

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

City Name Population Title
Paris 8,144 City in Illinois
Patton 4,902 Township of Illinois
Chrisman 1,234 City in Edgar County, Illinois, United States

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