Anchor, Illinois
Anchor: Village in Illinois, USA
About
Anchor is a village located in the county of McLean in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 146 and a population density of 768 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 139 inhabitants.
The village was created 144 years ago in 1879.
Quick Facts about Anchor
| Population : | 139 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | McLean County |
| Plate code : | 309 |
| Area : | 0.19 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,559 feet / 780 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1880 (144 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:11:57 (24th December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 61720 |
| Density : | 732 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Anchor is located at 40°34'5"N 88°32'8"W (40.5680900, -88.5356100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Anchor decreased by 5.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 146 | - | census |
| 2011 | 146 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 147 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 148 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 146 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 145 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 144 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 144 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 141 | -2.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 140 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 139 | -0.72% | estimation process |
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Schools in Anchor
College & universities near Anchor, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457545 | Paul Mitchell the School-Normal | Normal (IL) | 61761 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Anchor, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
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 |
| Towanda | 517 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
