Shirland, Illinois
Shirland: Township in Winnebago County, Illinois
About
Shirland is a township located in the county of Winnebago in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 988 and a population density of 51 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 944 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Shirland
| Population : | 944 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Winnebago County |
| Area : | 19.28 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,628 feet / 801 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:17:12 (21st December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 61079 |
| Density : | 49 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.66% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Shirland is located at 42°26'40"N 89°11'51"W (42.4444600, -89.1976100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Shirland decreased by 4.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 988 | - | census |
| 2011 | 984 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 981 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 976 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 969 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 964 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 961 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 956 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 954 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 951 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 944 | -0.74% | estimation process |
Schools in Shirland
College & universities near Shirland, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 238333 | Beloit College | Beloit (WI) | 53511-5595 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Shirland, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| SMD | Madison (South), Wisconsin | Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. | BUS |
| MSN | Madison, Wisconsin | 800 Langdon St. | BUS |
Post offices near Shirland
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shirland Post Office | Shirland (IL) | 61079 |
Other cities in Winnebago County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Winnebago County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rockford | 144,835 | The second most populous city in Illinois. |
| Loves Park | 23,382 | City north of Rockford, Illinois |
| Machesney Park | 22,678 | Village in the U. |
| Roscoe | 10,406 | Town |
| South Beloit | 7,540 | City in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States |
| Rockton | 7,477 | Illinois village near the Wisconsin border |
| Winnebago | 2,973 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Cherry Valley | 2,853 | Township in Winnebago County, Illinois |
| Harlem | 2,114 | Township in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States |
| Lake Summerset | 2,048 | Census designated place |
| Pecatonica | 1,926 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Durand | 1,387 | Village in the United States |
| Seward | 874 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| New Milford | 851 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
