Cherry
Village in Bureau County, Illinois
Cherry is a village in Bureau County, Illinois, with 435 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 679 ft (207 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ladd, 3.2 miles S.
- 435residents (2020 Census)
- 679 ftelevation · 207 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 821 / sq mipopulation density
- 61317main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Cherry
Cherry is a village in Bureau County, Illinois, United States. The population was 435 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Ottawa Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is located northwest of LaSalle-Peru, just a few miles north of Interstate 80, and is about 75 miles (121 km) east of the Quad Cities.
Cherry was the site of the Cherry Mine Disaster, which killed 259 coal miners in November 1909. This was the third most deadly mine disaster in U.S. history (as of 2024).
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Living in Cherry
- Median household income
- $59,545
- Median home value
- $107,900
- Median rent
- $675/mo
- Median age
- 51.3
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Cherry had 435 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 435 |
|---|---|
| Density | 821 per sq mi (317 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cherry at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Bureau County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 435 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.53 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4281° N, 89.2132° W |
| ZIP codes | 61317, 61312 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1712970 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cherry
- Ladd3.2 mi S
- Arlington3.5 mi NW
- Seatonville5.3 mi SW
- Dalzell5.4 mi SE
- Hollowayville6.1 mi SW
- Peru6.3 mi SE
- Troy Grove7.3 mi E
- Spring Valley7.4 mi S
- La Moille8.0 mi NW
- Malden8.1 mi W
- De Pue8.3 mi SW
- LaSalle8.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cherry
What county is Cherry in?
Cherry is in Bureau County, Illinois.
What is the population of Cherry, IL?
435 people lived in Cherry at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cherry, IL?
The main ZIP code is 61317. Other ZIP codes: 61312.
What is the elevation of Cherry?
679 feet (207 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cherry?
Ladd (3.2 mi), Arlington (3.5 mi), Seatonville (5.3 mi), Dalzell (5.4 mi), Hollowayville (6.1 mi).
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