Lyndon, Illinois
Lyndon: city in Illinois, United States of America
About
Lyndon is a city located in the county of Whiteside in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 648 and a population density of 321 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 604 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lyndon
| Population | 604 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Whiteside County |
| Postal code | 61261 |
| Area | 2.02 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.7175,-89.9260 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:43:58 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 299 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.28% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Whiteside County Illinois Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Lyndon Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Lyndon is located at 41°43'3"N 89°55'33"W (41.7175300, -89.9259500).
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Weather
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15 mph SW
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Lyndon decreased by 7.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 648 | - | census |
| 2011 | 650 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 642 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 638 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 629 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 629 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 626 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 621 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 615 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 610 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 604 | -0.99% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 20,401 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 17,104 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 19.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 19,953 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 16,988 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 33.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 7.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.2% |
| White only, percent : | 81.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 84.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 12.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 198 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 29.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.1% |
Lyndon zip code is 61261.
County name: Whiteside, County
fips: 17195
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $175,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,250 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $408 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $868 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,081 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.67 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 71.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 64.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 56.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.2% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,944 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 349,196 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 72,768 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,251 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,854 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $16,118 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 23.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 944 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 427 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 359 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 725 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 181 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 860 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 607.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 27.94 |
People born in Lyndon (1)
United States federal judge Elwyn Riley Shaw was born in Lyndon
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lyndon, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147396 | Morrison Institute of Technology | Morrison (IL) | 61270-2959 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lyndon, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
| PCT | Princeton | 107 Bicentennial Dr. | RAIL |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Lyndon.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lyndon Post Office | Lyndon (IL) | 61261 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Lyndon, Kentucky city in the United States with a population of 11,445 people.
- Lyndon, Vermont town in Vermont, United States with a population of 5,650 people.
- Lyndon, Kansas city in the United States with a population of 1,013 people.
- Lyndon, New York town in New York, United States with a population of 676 people.
Other cities in Whiteside County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Whiteside County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling | 14,313 | City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States |
| Rock Falls | 8,648 | City in Illinois |
| Morrison | 3,950 | City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Fulton | 3,285 | City in Illinois |
| Prophetstown | 1,919 | City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States |
| Erie | 1,482 | Village in Whiteside County, Illinois |
| Union Grove | 1,113 | Township in Whiteside County, Illinois |
| Garden Plain | 999 | Township of Illinois |
| Albany | 856 | Village in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States |
| Tampico | 721 | Township in Whiteside County, Illinois |
| Ustick | 581 | Township in Whiteside County, Illinois |
| Fenton | 507 | City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Portland | 395 | Township in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Round Grove | 346 | Township in Livingston County, Illinois |
| Hahnaman | 330 | Township of Illinois |
| Coleta | 151 | Town |