Preemption, Illinois
Preemption: Township in Mercer County, Illinois
About
Preemption is a township located in the county of Mercer in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,783 and a population density of 48 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,628 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Preemption
| Population : | 1,628 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Mercer County |
| Area : | 36.88 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:20:29 (22nd December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 61276 |
| Density : | 44 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.52% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Preemption is located at 41°18'46"N 90°35'4"W (41.3128100, -90.5845800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Preemption decreased by 9.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,783 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,763 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,748 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,730 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,710 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,693 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,668 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,671 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,665 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,657 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,628 | -1.78% | estimation process |
Schools in Preemption
College & universities near Preemption, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146755 | Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences | Rock Island (IL) | 61201-5317 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Preemption, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
Post offices near Preemption
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Preemption Post Office | Preemption (IL) | 61276 |
Other cities in Mercer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mercer County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Aledo | 3,383 | City in Mercer County, Illinois, United States |
| Burgess | 2,249 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Viola | 874 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Millersburg | 688 | Township in Mercer County, Illinois |
| Matherville | 651 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| New Boston | 644 | Township in Mercer County, Illinois |
| Sherrard | 588 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Keithsburg | 569 | Township in Mercer County, Illinois, United States |
| Norwood | 447 | Village in Peoria County, Illinois, United States |
| Eliza | 385 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Joy | 377 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| North Henderson | 206 | Township in Mercer County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Preemption distances to largest Illinois cities
