Jamaica, Illinois

Jamaica: human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

About

Jamaica is a city located in the county of Vermilion in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 202. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 184 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Jamaica

Population 184 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Illinois (United States)
County Vermilion County
Latitude & Longitude 39.9912,-87.8067
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 05:25:37 (19th April 2026)
Population growth -9.78% (2010-2020)
Weather 57℉ Patchy Frost then Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Jamaica is located at 39°59'28"N 87°48'24"W (39.9911500, -87.8066900).

Jamaica map

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Weather

57°F
Patchy Frost then Sunny
8 to 20 mph WNW Sunday

Patchy frost before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 57. West northwest wind 8 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Jamaica decreased by 9.78% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 202 - census
2011 202 0% estimation process
2012 200 -1% estimation process
2013 200 0% estimation process
2014 198 -1.01% estimation process
2015 197 -0.51% estimation process
2016 195 -1.03% estimation process
2017 193 -1.04% estimation process
2018 191 -1.05% estimation process
2019 186 -2.69% estimation process
2020 184 -1.09% estimation process
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Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
144573 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Danville Danville (IL) 61832

Nearby Transit Stations (11)

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

Code Name Address Type
DVI Danville, Illinois 379 Lynch Road BUS
CHM Illinois Terminal 45 East University Ave. RAIL
RTL Rantoul West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. RAIL
MAT Mattoon station 1718 Broadway Ave. RAIL
CRB Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana 1000 Smith Ave BUS

Closest post offices linked to Jamaica.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Fairmoun Post Office Fairmount (IL) 61841

Other places with the same name (3)

  • Jamaica, New York A neighborhood in Queens, New York City. with a population of 216,866 people.
  • Jamaica, Vermont town in Vermont, United States with a population of 1,025 people.
  • Jamaica, Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 218 people.

Other cities in Vermilion County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Vermilion County , IL. (more)

City Name Population Title
Danville 30,106 City in and the county seat of Vermilion County, Illinois, United States
Newell 12,736 Township in Vermilion County, Illinois
Hoopeston 4,940 Town in Illinois
Georgetown 3,145 City in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States
Westville 2,913 Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America
Tilton 2,655 Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America
Catlin 1,899 Village in Vermilion County, Illinois
Oakwood 1,460 Village in Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States
Rossville 1,202 Village in Illinois
Ridge Farm 800 Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America
Newtown 696 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Potomac 681 Village in Vermilion County, Illinois
Hope 648 Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Fairmount 587 Village in Illinois, United States
Sidell 557 Township in Vermilion County, Illinois
Bismarck 524 Village in Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois