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 169 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 (169 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:54:09 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.34% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Stratton decreased by 11.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 481 | - | census |
| 2011 | 476 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 471 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 464 | -1.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 460 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 453 | -1.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 450 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 445 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 445 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 439 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 432 | -1.62% | 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 places with the same name (4)
- Stratton, Colorado town in Kit Carson County, Colorado with a population of 640 people.
- Stratton, Nebraska village in Hitchcock County, Nebraska with a population of 325 people.
- Stratton, Ohio human settlement in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 278 people.
- Stratton, Vermont town in Windham County, Vermont with a population of 197 people.
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 |
| Woodlawn | 670 | Community in the city of Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States |
| Bluford | 660 | Village in the United States |
| Dix | 428 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Waltonville | 422 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Bonnie | 380 | Village in Illinois |
| Belle Rive | 347 | Village Jefferson County, Illinois, United States |
| Harmony | 263 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Nason | 228 | City in Jefferson County, Illinois |