Sullivan, Illinois

Sullivan: city in Illinois

About

Sullivan is a city located in the county of Moultrie in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,440 and a population density of 634 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,400 inhabitants.

The city was created 181 years ago in 1844.

Sullivan locator map
Location of Sullivan on Illinois map.

Quick Facts about Sullivan

Population 4,400 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Illinois (United States)
County Moultrie County
Postal code 61951
Phone Area Codes 217
Area 7 km2
Latitude & Longitude 39.5995,-88.6078
Named for Sullivan's Island
Altitude 673 feet / 205 meters
Capital city Sullivan is capital of Moultrie County
Establishment January 01, 1845 (181 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 21:03:47 (22nd April 2026)
Density 629 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -0.91% (2010-2020)
Weather 58℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Southern side of courthouse square in Sullivan image
Southern side of courthouse square in Sullivan image

Geography

Sullivan is located at 39°35'58"N 88°36'28"W (39.5994800, -88.6078400).

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Weather

58°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 mph SW Overnight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mp...

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Official website of Sullivan

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Sullivan decreased by 0.91% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 4,440 - census
2011 4,453 0.29% estimation process
2012 4,461 0.18% estimation process
2013 4,445 -0.36% estimation process
2014 4,440 -0.11% estimation process
2015 4,445 0.11% estimation process
2016 4,418 -0.61% estimation process
2017 4,461 0.96% estimation process
2018 4,467 0.13% estimation process
2019 4,421 -1.04% estimation process
2020 4,400 -0.48% estimation process
Sullivan zip code is 61951. County name: Moultrie, County fips: 17139
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People born in Sullivan (6)

People born in Sullivan, including ornithologist and entomologist Melbourne Armstrong Carriker, football player Harold Pogue, politician Jack A. Patterson, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
146506 Lake Land College Mattoon (IL) 61938

Nearby Transit Stations (9)

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

Code Name Address Type
MAT Mattoon station 1718 Broadway Ave. RAIL
EFG Effingham 401 West National Ave. RAIL
CHM Illinois Terminal 45 East University Ave. RAIL
RTL Rantoul West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. RAIL
LCN Lincoln Broadway and North Chicago Sts. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Sullivan.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Sullivan Post Office Sullivan (IL) 61951

Other places with the same name (8)

  • Sullivan, New York city in Madison County, New York, United States of America with a population of 15,080 people.
  • Sullivan, Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 7,117 people.
  • Sullivan, Indiana city in the U. with a population of 4,089 people.
  • Sullivan, Ohio township of Ohio with a population of 2,621 people.
  • Sullivan, Michigan township in Muskegon County, Michigan with a population of 2,612 people.
  • Sullivan, Wisconsin village in Jefferson County, Wisconsin with a population of 2,299 people.
  • Sullivan, Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 1,261 people.
  • Sullivan, New Hampshire human settlement in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America with a population of 674 people.

Other cities in Moultrie County

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

City Name Population Title
Bruce 12,209 Unincorporated community in Illinois
Bethany 1,210 Village in Illinois, United States
Lovington 1,010 Township in Moultrie County, Illinois
Dalton City 494 Village in Illinois, USA
Gays 252 Village in Moultrie County, Illinois
Allenville 141 Human settlement in the United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Sullivan distances to largest Illinois cities