Nilwood, Illinois
Nilwood: Town of the United States
About
Nilwood is a town located in the county of Macoupin in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 239 and a population density of 509 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 227 inhabitants.
The town was created 158 years ago in 1866.
Quick Facts about Nilwood
| Population : | 227 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Macoupin County |
| Different from : | Nilwood Township |
| Postal code : | 62672 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
| Area : | 0.47 km2 |
| Altitude : | 669 feet / 204 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1867 (158 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:31:41 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 483 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.29% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nilwood is located at 39°23'53"N 89°48'31"W (39.3981100, -89.8087100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Nilwood decreased by 5.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 239 | - | census |
| 2011 | 239 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 235 | -1.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 236 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 233 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 231 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 230 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 231 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 229 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 228 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 227 | -0.44% | estimation process |
Schools in Nilwood
College & universities near Nilwood, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143288 | Blackburn College | Carlinville (IL) | 62626 |
| 149499 | Tri-County Beauty Academy | LITCHFIELD (IL) | 62056 |
| 367972 | Capital Area School of Practical Nursing | Springfield (IL) | 62712-3803 |
| 148654 | University of Illinois at Springfield | Springfield (IL) | 62703-5407 |
| 146685 | Lincoln Land Community College | Springfield (IL) | 62794-9256 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Nilwood, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Nilwood
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Nilwood Post Office | Nilwood (IL) | 62672 |
| Girard Post Office | Girard (IL) | 62640 |
| Virden Post Office | Virden (IL) | 62690 |
| Farmersvill Post Office | Farmersville (IL) | 62533 |
| Waggoner Post Office | Waggoner (IL) | 62572 |
Other cities in Macoupin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Macoupin County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carlinville | 5,441 | City in Illinois |
| Staunton | 4,919 | Township in Macoupin County, Illinois |
| Virden | 3,302 | City in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States |
| Piasa | 3,151 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Gillespie | 3,048 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Girard | 1,981 | City in Illinois |
| Brighton | 1,967 | Village in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States |
| Mount Olive | 1,911 | City in Illinois |
| Bunker Hill | 1,664 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Benld | 1,406 | City in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States |
| Barr | 1,208 | Unincorporated community in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States |
| Palmyra | 654 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Shipman | 583 | Township in Macoupin County, Illinois |
| Wilsonville | 550 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Medora | 390 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Mount Clare | 262 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
