Sunbury, Illinois
Sunbury: Township of Illinois
About
Sunbury is a township located in the county of Livingston in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 229 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 215 inhabitants.
The township was created 168 years ago in 1857.
Quick Facts about Sunbury
| Population : | 215 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Livingston County |
| Area : | 36.5 km2 |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1857 (168 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:10:18 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sunbury is located at 41°6'3"N 88°31'39"W (41.1008700, -88.5275600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sunbury decreased by 6.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 229 | - | census |
| 2011 | 228 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 226 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 224 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 223 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 221 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 220 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 220 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 217 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 216 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 215 | -0.47% | estimation process |
Schools in Sunbury
College & universities near Sunbury, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145831 | Illinois Valley Community College | Oglesby (IL) | 61348-9692 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sunbury, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWT | Dwight station | 119 West Main St. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
| KKI | Kankakee | 199 South East Ave. | RAIL |
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
| JOL | Joliet Transportation Center | 50 East Jefferson Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Sunbury , Pennsylvania city in western Northumberland County, Pennsylvania with a population of 9,322 people.
- Sunbury , Ohio city in Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 6,881 people.
Other cities in Livingston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Livingston County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight | 3,984 | Village in Illinois |
| Fairbury | 3,596 | City in Livingston County, Illinois, United States |
| Reading | 1,860 | Township in Livingston County, Illinois |
| Forrest | 1,124 | Village in Livingston County, Illinois |
| Chatsworth | 1,104 | Township in Livingston County, Illinois |
| Flanagan | 1,057 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Odell | 957 | Township in Livingston County, Illinois |
| Rooks Creek | 532 | Township in Livingston County, Illinois |
| Cullom | 519 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Cornell | 451 | Village in Illinois |
| Saunemin | 401 | Township in Livingston County, Illinois |
| Long Point | 257 | Village in the United States |
| Waldo | 239 | Township in Livingston County, Illinois |
| Nevada | 215 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Campus | 157 | Village in Livingston County, Illinois, United States |
| Charlotte | 127 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
