Mahomet, Illinois
Mahomet: Village in Illinois, United States
About
Mahomet is a village located in the county of Champaign in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,258 and a population density of 761 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,968 inhabitants.
The village was created 193 years ago in 1831.
Quick Facts about Mahomet
| Population : | 8,968 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Champaign County |
| Postal code : | 61853 |
| Plate code : | 217 |
| Area : | 9.54 km2 |
| Altitude : | 725 feet / 221 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1832 (193 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:12:32 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 940 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 19.07% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mahomet is located at 40°11'43"N 88°24'15"W (40.1953100, -88.4042200).
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Demographics
The population of Mahomet increased by 19.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,258 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,452 | 2.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,594 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,802 | 2.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,006 | 2.55% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,088 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,251 | 1.98% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,473 | 2.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,584 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,600 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,968 | 4.1% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 20,222 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 20,336 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 20,299 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 20,330 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.2% |
| White only, percent : | 81.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 8.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 74.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 549 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 21.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.8% |
Mahomet zip code is 61853.
County name: Champaign, County
fips: 17019
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $815,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,269 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $778 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $2,529 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,377 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.77 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.2% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 86,619 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 12,454 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 374,558 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,132 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $122,998 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $62,814 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,826 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,169 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,130 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 849 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,802 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 307 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,355 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,608.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.79 |
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Schools in Mahomet
College & universities near Mahomet, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147916 | Parkland College | Champaign (IL) | 61821-1899 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mahomet, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Mahomet
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mahom Post Office | Mahomet (IL) | 61853 |
Other cities in Champaign County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Champaign County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Champaign | 89,390 | The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois. |
| Rantoul | 12,305 | Village in Illinois |
| Savoy | 8,364 | Town |
| Urbana | 7,093 | County seat of Champaign County, Illinois, United States |
| Saint Joseph | 3,800 | Human settlement in Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Tolono | 3,349 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Lake of the Woods | 2,912 | Census designated place in Illinois, United States |
| Fisher | 1,911 | Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States |
| Philo | 1,378 | City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Sidney | 1,172 | Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States |
| Homer | 1,143 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Thomasboro | 1,066 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Gifford | 1,035 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Ogden | 787 | Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Pesotum | 520 | Township in Champaign County, Illinois |
| Ludlow | 454 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Mahomet distances to largest Illinois cities
