Capron
Village in Boone County, Illinois

Capron is a village in Boone County, Illinois, with 1,395 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 912 ft (278 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chemung, 4.0 miles E.
- 1,395residents (2020 Census)
- 912 ftelevation · 278 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.0 km²
- 1,807 / sq mipopulation density
- 61012ZIP code
About Capron
Capron is a village in Boone County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Rockford, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,395 at the 2020 census, up from 1,376 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Capron
- Median household income
- $90,192
- Median home value
- $160,100
- Median rent
- $900/mo
- Median age
- 31
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Capron had 1,395 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,395 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,807 per sq mi (698 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Capron at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Boone County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,395 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.77 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3988° N, 88.7387° W |
| ZIP code | 61012 |
| Official website | villageofcapron.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1711124 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Capron
- Chemung4.0 mi E
- Lawrence5.8 mi NE
- Poplar Grove6.3 mi SW
- Harvard6.4 mi E
- Sharon, WI6.9 mi N
- Candlewick Lake7.5 mi SW
- Timberlane7.8 mi SW
- Caledonia8.2 mi W
- Big Foot Prairie9.5 mi NE
- Big Foot Prairie, WI9.7 mi NE
- Garden Prairie10.1 mi S
- Argyle10.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Capron
What county is Capron in?
Capron is in Boone County, Illinois.
What is the population of Capron, IL?
1,395 people lived in Capron at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Capron, IL?
The ZIP code of Capron is 61012.
What is the elevation of Capron?
912 feet (278 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Capron?
Chemung (4.0 mi), Lawrence (5.8 mi), Poplar Grove (6.3 mi), Harvard (6.4 mi), Sharon (6.9 mi).
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