Capron

Village in Boone County, Illinois

Aerial view of Capron, Illinois
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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.

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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Median household income
$90,192
Median home value
$160,100
Median rent
$900/mo
Median age
31
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Capron, IL population

Capron had 1,395 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,395
Density1,807 per sq mi (698 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Capron at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyBoone County
TypeVillage
Population1,395 (2020)
Land area0.77 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Coordinates42.3988° N, 88.7387° W
ZIP code61012
Official websitevillageofcapron.com
Census code (GEOID)1711124

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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