Amboy, Illinois
Amboy: City in Lee County, Illinois, United States
About
Amboy is a city located in the county of Lee in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,108 and a population density of 191 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,841 inhabitants.
The city was created 172 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Amboy
| Population | 2,841 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Lee County |
| Postal code | 61310 |
| Area | 16.3 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.7142,-89.3287 |
| Altitude | 745 feet / 227 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1854 (172 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 16:52:12 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 174 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.4% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Amboy is located at 41°42'51"N 89°19'43"W (41.7142000, -89.3287100).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 75. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Amboy decreased by 9.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,108 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,063 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,021 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,994 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,980 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,947 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,930 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,931 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,906 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,887 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,841 | -1.62% | estimation process |
People born in Amboy (6)
People born in Amboy, including tenor and actor Allen Doone, football player and coach Frank Shaughnessy, United States federal judge Michael M. Mihm, .
More notable people
- John F. McGee (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/01/1861
- Betty Degner (baseball player)
- Henry F. McElroy (city manager of Kansas City, MO (1865-1939)) he was born in 17/08/1865
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Amboy, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148672 | Sauk Valley Community College | Dixon (IL) | 61021-9112 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Amboy, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDT | Mendota station | 783 Main Street | RAIL |
| PCT | Princeton | 107 Bicentennial Dr. | RAIL |
| PLO | Plano | 101 West Main Street | RAIL |
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Amboy.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Amboy Post Office | Amboy (IL) | 61310 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Amboy, Ohio township in Fulton County, Ohio with a population of 1,780 people.
- Amboy, New York city in Oswego County, New York, United States of America with a population of 1,317 people.
- Amboy, Indiana town of the United States with a population of 353 people.
- Amboy, Minnesota human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 161 people.
Other cities in Lee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lee County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dixon | 14,927 | City and county seat of Lee County, Illinois, United States |
| Franklin Grove | 919 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Ashton | 878 | Village in Lee County, Illinois, United States |
| Paw Paw | 832 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Lee Center | 552 | Township in Lee County, Illinois |
| Nachusa | 454 | Township in Lee County, Illinois |
| Sublette | 415 | Township in Lee County, Illinois |
| Lee | 323 | Village in DeKalb and Lee counties, Illinois, United States |
| Compton | 279 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Steward | 238 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Nelson | 156 | Village in Lee County, Illinois, United States of America |
| West Brooklyn | 131 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Harmon | 109 | Village in Illinois, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Amboy distances to largest Illinois cities