Chestnut
Census-designated place in Logan County, Illinois
Chestnut is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Logan County, Illinois, with 220 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 617 ft (188 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mount Pulaski, 5.9 miles SW.
- 220residents (2020 Census)
- 617 ftelevation · 188 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.3 km²
- 1,781 / sq mipopulation density
- 62518ZIP code
About Chestnut
Chestnut is a census-designated place in Aetna Township, Logan County, Illinois. As of the 2020 census, its population was 220. The community is located northwest across the railroad tracks along Illinois Route 54 at Dauphin Street. Its claim to fame, for the sake of town promotion, is that it is the geographic center of the state. A small monument to this effect has been erected in a park near the southwest corner of Melvin Street and East Olive street (in §34 T19N R1W). However, the exact center of Illinois is about eight miles southwest of Chestnut, and on the other side of the town of Mount Pulaski, at 89°18.4'W 40°0.8'N.
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Living in Chestnut
- Median household income
- $54,091
- Median home value
- $135,600
- Median age
- 47.6
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Chestnut had 220 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 220 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,781 per sq mi (688 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chestnut at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Logan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 220 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.12 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0537° N, 89.1871° W |
| ZIP code | 62518 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1713230 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chestnut
- Mount Pulaski5.9 mi SW
- Latham6.1 mi S
- Kenney6.2 mi NE
- Beason6.2 mi N
- Warrensburg10.7 mi SE
- Lincoln11.8 mi NW
- Maroa12.3 mi E
- Waynesville13.4 mi N
- Clinton13.5 mi NE
- Broadwell13.6 mi W
- Niantic13.8 mi S
- Cornland13.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chestnut
What county is Chestnut in?
Chestnut is in Logan County, Illinois.
What is the population of Chestnut, IL?
220 people lived in Chestnut at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chestnut, IL?
The ZIP code of Chestnut is 62518.
What is the elevation of Chestnut?
617 feet (188 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chestnut?
Mount Pulaski (5.9 mi), Latham (6.1 mi), Kenney (6.2 mi), Beason (6.2 mi), Warrensburg (10.7 mi).
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