Normal, Illinois
Normal: Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States
About
Normal is a town located in the county of McLean in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 52,497 and a population density of 1,082 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 54,451 inhabitants.
The town was created 160 years ago in 1864.
Quick Facts about Normal
| Population : | 54,451 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | McLean County |
| Postal code : | 61761 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 309 |
| Area : | 48.53 km2 |
| Altitude : | 869 feet / 265 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1865 (160 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:59:00 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,122 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.59% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Normal is located at 40°30'51"N 88°59'26"W (40.5142000, -88.9906300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Normal
Demographics
The population of Normal increased by 3.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 52,497 | - | census |
| 2011 | 53,131 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 54,041 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 54,685 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 54,535 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 54,318 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 54,418 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 54,455 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 54,618 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 54,399 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 54,451 | 0.1% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Normal
1 Children's Discovery Museum
101 E Beaufort St, Normal, IL 61761, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Underwood Park
200 Jersey Ave, Normal, IL 61761, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Hidden Creek Nature Sanctuary
Sycamore Street Between Fell and, S Linden St, Normal, IL 61761, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Sprague's Super Service Station
305 Pine St, Normal, IL 61761, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Normal
1 Buffalo Wild Wings
603 S Main St, Normal, IL 61761, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Starbucks
307 Veterans Pkwy, Normal, IL 61761, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Normal
1 Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomington-Normal
320 S Towanda Ave, Normal, IL 61761, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Normal
1 Normal Town
100 S Maple St, Normal, IL 61761 ➦ Show Map
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2 Normal Community Development Department
108 E Beaufort St, Normal, IL 61761 ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Normal
College & universities near Normal, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145813 | Illinois State University | Normal (IL) | 61790-1000 |
| 145646 | Illinois Wesleyan University | Bloomington (IL) | 61702-2900 |
| 457545 | Paul Mitchell the School-Normal | Normal (IL) | 61761 |
| 384342 | Heartland Community College | Normal (IL) | 61761-9446 |
| 367051 | Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology | Bloomington (IL) | 61701 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Normal, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| PIA | Peoria, Illinois | 6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway | BUS |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
Post offices near Normal
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Post Office | Normal (IL) | 61761 |
| Bloomington Post Office | Bloomington (IL) | 61701 |
| Bloomington Post Office | Bloomington (IL) | 61701 |
| Downtown Bloomington Post Office | Bloomington (IL) | 61701 |
| Towanda Post Office | Towanda (IL) | 61776 |
Other cities in McLean County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McLean County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | 77,132 | The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois. |
| Empire | 4,024 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
| Le Roy | 3,498 | City in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Heyworth | 2,869 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Lexington | 2,020 | City in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Hudson | 1,810 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Chenoa | 1,717 | City in Illinois |
| Gridley | 1,392 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
| Danvers | 1,093 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
| Colfax | 1,009 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Downs | 949 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| McLean | 790 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Saybrook | 679 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Carlock | 558 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Towanda | 517 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
| Stanford | 507 | Human settlement in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Normal distances to largest Illinois cities
