Mount Zion, Illinois

Mount Zion: Human settlement in United States of America

About

Mount Zion is a city located in the county of Macon in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,833 and a population density of 533 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,762 inhabitants.

The city was created 143 years ago in 1880.

Mount Zion locator map
Location of Mount Zion on Illinois map.

Quick Facts about Mount Zion

Population : 5,762 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Illinois (United States)
County : Macon County
Postal code : 62549
Area : 10.94 km2
Altitude : 2,264 feet / 690 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1881 (143 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 05:05:09 (19th March 2024)
Density : 527 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -1.23% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Mount Zion is located at 39°46'17"N 88°52'27"W (39.7714300, -88.8742400).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Mount Zion decreased by 1.23% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 5,833 - census
2011 5,885 0.88% estimation process
2012 5,876 -0.15% estimation process
2013 5,920 0.74% estimation process
2014 5,891 -0.49% estimation process
2015 5,862 -0.49% estimation process
2016 5,851 -0.19% estimation process
2017 5,822 -0.5% estimation process
2018 5,798 -0.41% estimation process
2019 5,796 -0.03% estimation process
2020 5,762 -0.59% estimation process

Schools in Mount Zion

College & universities near Mount Zion, IL

Code Name City ZIP
147439 Mr John's School of Cosmetology Esthetics & Nails-Decatur Decatur (IL) 62521

Stations (9)

Amtrak & bus stations near Mount Zion, IL

Code Name Address Type
MAT Mattoon station 1718 Broadway Ave. RAIL
LCN Lincoln Broadway and North Chicago Sts. RAIL
CHM Illinois Terminal 45 East University Ave. RAIL
SPI Springfield station East Washington and North Third Sts. RAIL
EFG Effingham 401 West National Ave. RAIL

Post offices near Mount Zion

Post Office Name City ZIP
Mt Zion Post Office Mt Zion (IL) 62549

Other places with the same name (2)

  • Mount Zion , Georgia human settlement in Carroll County, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 1,888 people.

Other cities in Macon County

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

City Name Population Title
Decatur 70,007 The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois.
Forsyth 3,465 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Sangamon 2,173 Unincorporated community in Illinois
Maroa 1,700 City in Illinois, USA
Harristown 1,278 Village in the United States
Long Creek 1,262 City in Oregon, USA
Casner 1,186 Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Warrensburg 1,112 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Macon 1,102 City in Illinois
Blue Mound 1,065 Village in Macon County, Illinois
Oakley 988 Township in Macon County, Illinois
Newburg 885 Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Argenta 867 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Oreana 804 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Niantic 647 Township in Macon County, Illinois
Chapin 474 Village in the United States

Distance to Other Cities

Mount Zion distances to largest Illinois cities