Stratton, Illinois

Stratton: township in Edgar County, Illinois.

About

Stratton is a township located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 481 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 432 inhabitants.

The township was created 170 years ago in 1856.

Quick Facts about Stratton

Population 432 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Illinois (United States)
County Jefferson County
Postal code 61944
Area 24.8 km2
Latitude & Longitude 38.4456,-88.7134
Altitude 666 feet / 203 meters
Establishment November 04, 1856 (170 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 20:43:42 (10th November 2026)
Density 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -10.19% (2010-2020)
Weather 43℉ Clear 7-days weather

Geography

Stratton is located at 38°26'44"N 88°42'48"W (38.4456000, -88.7133900).

Stratton map

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Weather

43°F
Clear
3 mph SW Tonight

Clear, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 3 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Stratton decreased by 10.19% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 481 - census
2011 476 -1.04% estimation process
2012 471 -1.05% estimation process
2013 464 -1.49% estimation process
2014 460 -0.86% estimation process
2015 453 -1.52% estimation process
2016 450 -0.66% estimation process
2017 445 -1.11% estimation process
2018 445 0% estimation process
2019 439 -1.35% estimation process
2020 432 -1.59% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Stratton, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
403469 Frontier Community College Fairfield (IL) 62837

Nearby Transit Stations (9)

Rail and bus stations connected to Stratton, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
MVI Mt. Vernon, IL 102 Potomac Boulevard BUS
CEN Centralia station 108 East Broadway RAIL
DQN Du Quoin 20 North Chestnut St. RAIL
EFG Effingham 401 West National Ave. RAIL
MAI Marion, IL 2100 West Main Street BUS

Closest post offices linked to Stratton.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Bluford Post Office Bluford (IL) 62814

Other cities in Jefferson County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , IL.

City Name Population Title
Shields 36,451 Township in Lake County, Illinois
Mount Vernon 14,511 City located near the center of Jefferson County, Illinois, United States
Spring Garden 3,208 Township in Jefferson County, Illinois
Ina 2,279 Village in Jefferson County, United States