Ottawa, Illinois
Ottawa: City in Illinois, United States
About
Ottawa is a city located in the county of LaSalle in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,768 and a population density of 538 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,097 inhabitants.
The city was created 171 years ago in 1852.
Quick Facts about Ottawa
| Population : | 18,097 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | LaSalle County |
| Different from : | Ottawa |
| Postal code : | 61350 |
| Area : | 34.89 km2 |
| Altitude : | 482 feet / 147 meters |
| Capital city : | Ottawa is capital of LaSalle County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1853 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 20:27:06 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 519 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.71% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ottawa is located at 41°20'44"N 88°50'33"W (41.3455900, -88.8425800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Ottawa
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ottawa decreased by 3.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,768 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,809 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,692 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,640 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,544 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,439 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,343 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,267 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,217 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,139 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,097 | -0.23% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Ottawa
1 Buffalo Rock State Park
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2 Allen Park
400 Courtney Street, Ottawa, IL 61350, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Washington Square Park
101 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Fox River Park
717 Hudson St, Ottawa, IL 61350, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Jordan Block
101-123 W Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Ottawa
1 Jimmy John's
1202 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Dettore's Town Lanes, Inc.
714 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Ottawa
1 Ottawa City Hall
301 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL 61350 ➦ Show Map
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2 DEER PARK TOWN HALL
TOWN HALL, 2346 E 1025th Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350 ➦ Show Map
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3 City of Ottawa - Community Development
301 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL 61350 ➦ Show Map
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4 Fall River Township Town Hall
1805 N 25th Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Ottawa (50)
People born in Ottawa, including paleontologist Stephen L. Brusatte, film director and screenwriter Terrence Malick, judge Harry Kelly, .
List
- Russell Lee (American photographer) he was born in 21/07/1903
- Johnston McCulley (American writer) he was born in 02/02/1883
- Arthur Gossard (American scientist) he was born in 18/06/1935
- Bob Christman (American male curler) he was born in 07/12/1942
- Bob McGrath (American singer and actor) he was born in 13/06/1932
- Charles Plamondon (American entrepreneur and industrialist based in Chicago.) he was born in 14/09/1856
- George R. Lawrence (American photographer) he was born in 24/02/1868
- Frederick Moloney (American Olympic medalist) he was born in 04/08/1882
- Maria Kanellis (American professional wrestler, manager, actress, model and singer) she was born in 25/02/1982
- Walt Willey (American actor) he was born in 26/01/1951
- Tom Flanagan (author, academic, and political activist) he was born in 05/03/1944
- Aaron Shea (American football player) he was born in 05/12/1976
- Arthur L. Wagner (United States brigadier general and military instructor) he was born in 16/03/1853
- Barbara Shearer (American musician) she was born in 16/09/1936
- Charlie Jaeger (American baseball player) he was born in 17/04/1875
- Donald Grobe (opera singer) he was born in 16/12/1929
- Ed Mickelson (Major League Baseball first baseman) he was born in 09/09/1926
- Emil Lockwood (American politician) he was born in 23/09/1919
Schools in Ottawa
College & universities near Ottawa, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145831 | Illinois Valley Community College | Oglesby (IL) | 61348-9692 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ottawa, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDT | Mendota station | 783 Main Street | RAIL |
| PLO | Plano | 101 West Main Street | RAIL |
| DWT | Dwight station | 119 West Main St. | RAIL |
| PCT | Princeton | 107 Bicentennial Dr. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Ottawa
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Ottawa Post Office | Ottawa (IL) | 61350 |
Other cities in LaSalle County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in LaSalle County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Streator | 12,933 | City in Illinois |
| Peru | 9,612 | City in Illinois, United States |
| La Salle | 9,609 | City in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States |
| Mendota | 6,904 | Township in LaSalle County, Illinois |
| Northville | 6,753 | Township in LaSalle County, Illinois |
| Marseilles | 4,778 | City in LaSalle County, Illinois |
| Deer Park | 4,199 | Village in United States of America |
| Oglesby | 3,526 | City in LaSalle Co. |
| Sheridan | 2,515 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Seneca | 2,179 | Village in Illinois |
| Utica | 1,988 | Village also known as Utica, in LaSalle County, Illinois |
| Earlville | 1,570 | City in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Garfield | 1,483 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Serena | 1,088 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Leland | 902 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Farm Ridge | 858 | Township in LaSalle County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Ottawa distances to largest Illinois cities
