Albion, Illinois
Albion: city in and county seat of Edwards County, Illinois
About
Albion is a city located in the county of Edwards in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,988 and a population density of 349 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,889 inhabitants.
The city was created 210 years ago in 1815.
Quick Facts about Albion
| Population | 1,889 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Edwards County |
| Postal code | 62806 |
| Phone Area Codes | 618 |
| Area | 5.7 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.3776,-88.0562 |
| Capital city | Albion is capital of Edwards County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1816 (210 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 19:29:01 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 332 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.24% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Albion is located at 38°22'39"N 88°3'22"W (38.3775500, -88.0561500).
Albion map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Albion decreased by 5.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,988 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,986 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,002 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,992 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,973 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,938 | -1.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,943 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,915 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,895 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,899 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,889 | -0.53% | estimation process |
People born in Albion (10)
People born in Albion, including journalist B. O. Flower, United States federal judge Christian Cecil Kohlsaat, clergyman and evangelist George Frederick Pentecost, .
More notable people
- Harold Huntley Bassett (United States Air Force general) he was born in 01/04/1907
- Morris Birkbeck Pell (American mathematician) he was born in 01/01/1827
- Paul William Brosman (American academic administrator) he was born in 09/11/1899
- Paul Earls Sabine (American physicist) he was born in 22/01/1879
- Jack Dunham (American psychologist) he was born in 24/08/1938
- Lucie Emma Root (American chemist) she was born in 07/01/1892
- Stella Mathews (nurse) she was born in 23/07/1868
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Albion, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 403487 | Wabash Valley College | Mount Carmel (IL) | 62863 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Albion, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Albion.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Albion Post Office | Albion (IL) | 62806 |
Other places with the same name (12)
- Albion, New York town in Orleans County, New York with a population of 5,744 people.
- Albion, Indiana town in Noble County, Indiana, USA with a population of 2,370 people.
- Albion, Indiana town in Noble County, Indiana, USA with a population of 2,325 people.
- Albion, Maine town in Kennebec County, Maine with a population of 2,124 people.
- Albion, Nebraska city in and county seat of Boone County, Nebraska with a population of 1,558 people.
- Albion, Pennsylvania borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania with a population of 1,445 people.
- Albion, Michigan city in Calhoun County, Michigan with a population of 1,099 people.
- Albion, Wisconsin civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin with a population of 691 people.
- Albion, Washington town in Whitman County, Washington with a population of 588 people.
- Albion, Iowa city in Marshall County, Iowa with a population of 493 people.
- Albion, Idaho city in Idaho, USA with a population of 276 people.
- Albion, Oklahoma town in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma with a population of 99 people.
Other cities in Edwards County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Edwards County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bennington | 1,476 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| West Salem | 844 | Village in the United States |
| Bone Gap | 232 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Browns | 128 | Village in Edwards County, Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Albion distances to largest Illinois cities