Colp
Village in Williamson County, Illinois
Colp is a village in Williamson County, Illinois, with 168 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 400 ft (122 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Blairsville, 2.5 miles W.
- 168residents (2020 Census)
- 400 ftelevation · 122 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.3 km²
- 1,254 / sq mipopulation density
- 62921ZIP code
About Colp
Colp is a village in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Colp had a population of 168. A mining town, it had segregated schools including a high school for African Americans in Herrin Township that won a state championship in 1941. It competed on the Southern Illinois Conference of Colored Schools. The school closed in 1953 in the wake of integration. Its gym was demolished in 2025.
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Living in Colp
- Median home value
- $69,300
- Median rent
- $99/mo
- Median age
- 40.7
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Colp had 168 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 168 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,254 per sq mi (484 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Colp at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Williamson County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 168 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.13 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8074° N, 89.0785° W |
| ZIP code | 62921 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1715807 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Colp
- Blairsville2.5 mi W
- Herrin2.7 mi E
- Cambria3.0 mi SW
- Carterville3.1 mi S
- Bush3.7 mi NW
- Crainville3.8 mi S
- Energy3.9 mi SE
- Hurst4.3 mi NW
- Royalton5.2 mi N
- Freeman Spur5.6 mi NE
- Zeigler6.9 mi N
- De Soto8.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Colp
What county is Colp in?
Colp is in Williamson County, Illinois.
What is the population of Colp, IL?
168 people lived in Colp at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Colp, IL?
The ZIP code of Colp is 62921.
What is the elevation of Colp?
400 feet (122 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Colp?
Blairsville (2.5 mi), Herrin (2.7 mi), Cambria (3.0 mi), Carterville (3.1 mi), Bush (3.7 mi).
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