Wataga, Illinois
Wataga: Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
About
Wataga is a city located in the county of Knox in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 843 and a population density of 1,016 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 773 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wataga
| Population : | 773 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Knox County |
| Area : | 0.83 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:06:12 (22nd December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 61488 |
| Density : | 931 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.06% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wataga is located at 41°1'31"N 90°16'47"W (41.0253200, -90.2798500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wataga decreased by 9.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 843 | - | census |
| 2011 | 843 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 836 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 831 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 827 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 818 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 809 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 804 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 792 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 786 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 773 | -1.68% | estimation process |
Wataga zip code is 61488.
County name: Knox, County
fips: 17095
Schools in Wataga
College & universities near Wataga, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143613 | Carl Sandburg College | Galesburg (IL) | 61401 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wataga, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
Other cities in Knox County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Knox County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Galesburg | 29,803 | County seat of Knox County, Illinois, United States |
| Truro | 18,532 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Abingdon | 3,008 | City in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Knox | 2,692 | County seat of Knox County, Tennessee, United States; third-largest city in Tennessee |
| Knoxville | 2,692 | City in Knox County, Illinois, United States |
| Ontario | 871 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| East Galesburg | 761 | Human settlement in Knox Township, Illinois, United States of America |
| Oneida | 653 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Yates City | 641 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Williamsfield | 538 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Altona | 490 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Victoria | 282 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Rio | 280 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Maquon | 259 | Township in Knox County, Illinois |
| Saint Augustine | 111 | Human settlement in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America |
