Weldon, Illinois
Weldon: village in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States
About
Weldon is a village located in the county of De Witt in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 429 and a population density of 1,589 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 404 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Weldon
| Population | 404 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | De Witt County |
| Area | 0.27 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.1212,-88.7454 |
| Altitude | 2,343 feet / 714 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:45:01 (23rd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 61882 |
| Density | 1,496 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.19% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Weldon is located at 40°7'16"N 88°44'43"W (40.1211500, -88.7453500).
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Weather
80°F
Mostly Sunny
10 to 24 mph S
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 10 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Weldon decreased by 6.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 429 | - | census |
| 2011 | 430 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 429 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 425 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 423 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 421 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 421 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 417 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 414 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 412 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 404 | -1.98% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 122,105 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 124,765 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 121,054 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 124,775 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.4% |
| White only, percent : | 31.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 37.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 44.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 14.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,595 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 21.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 24.0% |
Weldon zip code is 61882.
County name: De Witt, County
fips: 17039
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 24.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $165,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,626 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $762 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $985 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 46,690 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.48 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 74.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 297,188 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,284,296 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 207,614 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,813,725 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,522 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $36,278 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,163 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 28.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 7,841 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,619 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,224 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,376 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,795 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 521 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,557 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 7,178.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 17.38 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $164,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,749 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $778 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,061 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 16,121 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.41 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.7% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 575,987 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 132,365 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 477,592 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,792 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $57,052 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,201 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,256 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,169 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 727 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 564 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,512 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 301 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,777 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,443.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 28.06 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Weldon, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148292 | Richland Community College | Decatur (IL) | 62521-8512 |
Nearby Transit Stations (12)
Rail and bus stations connected to Weldon, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Weldon.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Weldon Post Office | Weldon (IL) | 61882 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Weldon, California city in Iowa, USA with a population of 2,642 people.
- Weldon, North Carolina town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 1,456 people.
- Weldon, Michigan township in Benzie County, Michigan with a population of 554 people.
- Weldon, Iowa city in Iowa, USA with a population of 104 people.
- Weldon, Arkansas human settlement in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America with a population of 68 people.
Other cities in De Witt County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in De Witt County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 6,733 | Largest city in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States |
| Farmer City | 1,936 | City in De Witt County, Illinois, United States |
| Tunbridge | 716 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Wapella | 510 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Waynesville | 402 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Kenney | 310 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| De Witt | 175 | City in De Witt County, Illinois, United States |