Mount Zion, Illinois
Mount Zion: Human settlement in United States of America
About
Mount Zion is a city located in the county of Macon in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,833 and a population density of 533 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,762 inhabitants.
The city was created 143 years ago in 1880.
Quick Facts about Mount Zion
| Population : | 5,762 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Macon County |
| Postal code : | 62549 |
| Area : | 10.94 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,264 feet / 690 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1881 (143 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:10:54 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 527 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mount Zion is located at 39°46'17"N 88°52'27"W (39.7714300, -88.8742400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mount Zion decreased by 1.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,833 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,885 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,876 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,920 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,891 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,862 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,851 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,822 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,798 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,796 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,762 | -0.59% | estimation process |
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Schools in Mount Zion
College & universities near Mount Zion, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147439 | Mr John's School of Cosmetology Esthetics & Nails-Decatur | Decatur (IL) | 62521 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mount Zion, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Mount Zion
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Zion Post Office | Mt Zion (IL) | 62549 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Mount Zion , Georgia human settlement in Carroll County, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 1,888 people.
Other cities in Macon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Macon County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 70,007 | The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois. |
| Forsyth | 3,465 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sangamon | 2,173 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Maroa | 1,700 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Harristown | 1,278 | Village in the United States |
| Long Creek | 1,262 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Casner | 1,186 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Warrensburg | 1,112 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Macon | 1,102 | City in Illinois |
| Blue Mound | 1,065 | Village in Macon County, Illinois |
| Oakley | 988 | Township in Macon County, Illinois |
| Newburg | 885 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Argenta | 867 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Oreana | 804 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Niantic | 647 | Township in Macon County, Illinois |
| Chapin | 474 | Village in the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Mount Zion distances to largest Illinois cities
