Towanda, Illinois
Towanda: Township in McLean County, Illinois
About
Towanda is a township located in the county of McLean in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 480 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 517 inhabitants.
The township was created 168 years ago in 1857.
Quick Facts about Towanda
| Population : | 517 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | McLean County |
| Area : | 35.1 km2 |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1857 (168 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:20:59 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 61776 |
| Density : | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.16% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Towanda is located at 40°33'50"N 88°53'56"W (40.5639200, -88.8989600).
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Demographics
The population of Towanda increased by 7.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 480 | - | census |
| 2011 | 482 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 483 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 488 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 479 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 475 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 471 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 468 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 466 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 462 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 517 | 10.64% | estimation process |
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Schools in Towanda
College & universities near Towanda, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457545 | Paul Mitchell the School-Normal | Normal (IL) | 61761 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Towanda, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| PIA | Peoria, Illinois | 6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway | BUS |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
Post offices near Towanda
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Towanda Post Office | Towanda (IL) | 61776 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Towanda , Pennsylvania borough in Pennsylvania, USA and seat of Bradford County with a population of 2,803 people.
- Towanda , Kansas township in Butler County, Kansas with a population of 1,446 people.
Other cities in McLean County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McLean County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | 77,132 | The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois. |
| Normal | 54,451 | Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Empire | 4,024 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
| Le Roy | 3,498 | City in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Heyworth | 2,869 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Lexington | 2,020 | City in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Hudson | 1,810 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Chenoa | 1,717 | City in Illinois |
| Gridley | 1,392 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
| Danvers | 1,093 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
| Colfax | 1,009 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Downs | 949 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| McLean | 790 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Saybrook | 679 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Carlock | 558 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Stanford | 507 | Human settlement in United States of America |
