Aledo, Illinois
Aledo: city in Mercer County, Illinois, United States.
About
Aledo is a city located in the county of Mercer in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,640 and a population density of 587 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,383 inhabitants.
The city was created 171 years ago in 1854.
Quick Facts about Aledo
| Population | 3,383 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Mercer County |
| Postal code | 61231 |
| Phone Area Codes | 309 |
| Area | 6.2 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.1998,-90.7493 |
| Altitude | 653 feet / 199 meters |
| Capital city | Aledo is capital of Mercer County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1855 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 10:46:10 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 545 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.06% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Aledo is located at 41°11'59"N 90°44'58"W (41.1997600, -90.7493100).
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Aledo decreased by 7.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,640 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,617 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,578 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,615 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,572 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,533 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,482 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,476 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,459 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,432 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,383 | -1.43% | estimation process |
People born in Aledo (11)
People born in Aledo, including musician Suzy Bogguss, painter, printmaker and muralist Doris Lee, biologist Frank Lewis Marsh, .
More notable people
- Dewey McDougal (American baseball player) he was born in 19/09/1871
- H. L. Carnahan (Lieutenant Governor of California, 1928–1931) he was born in 31/08/1879
- Judson Churchill Welliver (American speechwriter) he was born in 13/08/1870
- Katie Lee (American singer) she was born in 23/10/1919
- Peaches Graham (American baseball player) he was born in 23/03/1877
- Charles S. Wharton (U.S. Representative) he was born in 22/04/1875
- John Fuhr he was born in 09/09/1928
- Dwight A. Brown (American geographer) he was born in 15/08/1936
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Aledo, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147341 | Monmouth College | Monmouth (IL) | 61462-1998 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Aledo, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Aledo.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Aled Post Office | Aledo (IL) | 61231 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Aledo, Texas city in Parker County, Texas, United States. with a population of 5,335 people.
Other cities in Mercer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mercer County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Preemption | 1,628 | Township in Mercer County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Aledo distances to largest Illinois cities