Chenoa

City in McLean County, Illinois

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Chenoa is a city in McLean County, Illinois, with 1,720 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 702 ft (214 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lexington, 6.9 miles SW.

About Chenoa

Chenoa is a city in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,695 at the 2020 census. The city is located at the intersections of Interstate 55, Historic Route 66, and U.S. Route 24. Founded in 1854 by Matthew T. Scott, Chenoa was created to provide a retail and trade center for his farm tenants as well as a grain shipping facility. The Chenoa Centennial was celebrated in 1954. The town is situated in a highly productive agricultural area. The town school system closed at the end of the 2004 school year, consolidating with the nearby Prairie Central school district.

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Living in Chenoa

Median household income
$65,769
Median home value
$124,700
Median rent
$876/mo
Median age
39.4
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Chenoa, IL population

Chenoa had 1,720 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,720
Density708 per sq mi (273 per km²)

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

Chenoa at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyMcLean County
TypeCity
Population1,720 (2020)
Land area2.43 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²)
Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Coordinates40.7371° N, 88.7278° W
ZIP code61726
Official websitechenoail.org
Census code (GEOID)1712931

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

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Frequently asked questions about Chenoa

What county is Chenoa in?

Chenoa is in McLean County, Illinois.

What is the population of Chenoa, IL?

1,720 people lived in Chenoa at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Chenoa, IL?

The ZIP code of Chenoa is 61726.

What is the elevation of Chenoa?

702 feet (214 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Chenoa?

Lexington (6.9 mi), Gridley (8.0 mi), Fairbury (11.1 mi), Pontiac (11.5 mi), Flanagan (11.9 mi).

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