Staunton, Illinois
Staunton: Township in Macoupin County, Illinois
About
Staunton is a township located in the county of Macoupin in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,139 and a population density of 281 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,919 inhabitants.
The township was created 155 years ago in 1870.
Quick Facts about Staunton
| Population : | 4,919 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Macoupin County |
| Different from : | Staunton |
| Area : | 18.27 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,100 feet / 640 meters |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1870 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:15:21 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 62088 |
| Density : | 269 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.47% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Staunton is located at 39°0'44"N 89°47'28"W (39.0122700, -89.7912100).
Staunton map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Staunton decreased by 4.47% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,139 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,236 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,163 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,117 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,062 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,025 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,023 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,000 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,985 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,974 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,919 | -1.12% | estimation process |
Schools in Staunton
College & universities near Staunton, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149499 | Tri-County Beauty Academy | LITCHFIELD (IL) | 62056 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Staunton, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
Post offices near Staunton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Staunton Post Office | Staunton (IL) | 62088 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Staunton , Virginia independent city in Virginia, United States with a population of 25,190 people.
- Staunton , Ohio human settlement in United States of America with a population of 2,003 people.
- Staunton , Indiana human settlement in Clay County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 502 people.
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 |
| 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 |
| Sawyerville | 261 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Staunton distances to largest Illinois cities
