Tamms, Illinois
Tamms: City in Alexander County, Illinois, United States of America
About
Tamms is a city located in the county of Alexander in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 632 and a population density of 271 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 449 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Tamms
| Population : | 449 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Alexander County |
| Area : | 2.33 km2 |
| Altitude : | 341 feet / 104 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:58:09 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 62988 |
| Density : | 193 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -40.76% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tamms is located at 37°14'6"N 89°16'12"W (37.2350500, -89.2700800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tamms decreased by 40.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 632 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,025 | 38.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 972 | -5.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 588 | -65.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 575 | -2.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 549 | -4.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 526 | -4.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 512 | -2.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 494 | -3.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 472 | -4.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 449 | -5.12% | estimation process |
People born in Tamms (3)
People born in Tamms, including mathematician D. R. Fulkerson, basketball coach Dana Ford, writer, folklorist Marie Campbell, .
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Schools in Tamms
College & universities near Tamms, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148821 | Shawnee Community College | Ullin (IL) | 62992 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Tamms, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
Other cities in Alexander County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alexander County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 1,989 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Unity | 1,341 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Olive Branch | 864 | City in Alexander County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Thebes | 303 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| McClure | 285 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| East Cape Girardeau | 268 | Town |
