Rossville, Illinois
Rossville: Village in Illinois
About
Rossville is a village located in the county of Vermilion in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,331 and a population density of 368 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,202 inhabitants.
The village was created 186 years ago in 1838.
Quick Facts about Rossville
| Population : | 1,202 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Vermilion County |
| Postal code : | 60963 |
| Area : | 3.62 km2 |
| Altitude : | 686 feet / 209 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1839 (186 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:27:19 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 332 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.73% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rossville is located at 40°22'45"N 87°40'7"W (40.3792000, -87.6686300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rossville decreased by 10.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,331 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,327 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,314 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,307 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,294 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,283 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,269 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,255 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,235 | -1.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,217 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,202 | -1.25% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 30,889 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 28,806 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 7.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 31,386 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 28,806 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.5% |
| White only, percent : | 58.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 27.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 7.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 12.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 53.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,181 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 29.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.1% |
Rossville zip code is 60963.
County name: Vermilion, County
fips: 17183
Bicknells Point, Henpeck, Liggetts Grove, North Fork, Rossville
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $1,901,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $4,000+ |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $879 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $2,210 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,150 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.47 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 94.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 387,840 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 776,401 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,177 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $128,447 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $73,968 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,824 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,491 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,584 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,516 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,889 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 265 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,070 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6,538.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.41 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $188,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,556 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $686 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,043 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,849 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.69 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 1.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 9,872 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 92,543 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,747 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $88,822 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $38,280 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 841 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 377 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 340 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 76 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 749 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 798 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,010.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.72 |
People born in Rossville (1)
Recipient of the Purple Heart medal Iceal Hambleton was born in Rossville
Schools in Rossville
College & universities near Rossville, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146533 | Lakeview College of Nursing | Danville (IL) | 61832 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rossville, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| LAF | Lafayette station | 200 North 2nd St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Rossville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rossvill Post Office | Rossville (IL) | 60963 |
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Other cities in Vermilion County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Vermilion County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Danville | 30,106 | City in and the county seat of Vermilion County, Illinois, United States |
| Newell | 12,736 | Township in Vermilion County, Illinois |
| Hoopeston | 4,940 | Town in Illinois |
| Georgetown | 3,145 | City in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States |
| Westville | 2,913 | Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Tilton | 2,655 | Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Catlin | 1,899 | Village in Vermilion County, Illinois |
| Oakwood | 1,460 | Village in Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States |
| Ridge Farm | 800 | Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Newtown | 696 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Potomac | 681 | Village in Vermilion County, Illinois |
| Hope | 648 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Fairmount | 587 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Sidell | 557 | Township in Vermilion County, Illinois |
| Bismarck | 524 | Village in Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois |
| Rankin | 507 | Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Rossville distances to largest Illinois cities
