Crab Orchard
Census-designated place in Williamson County, Illinois
Crab Orchard is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Williamson County, Illinois, with 356 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Pittsburg, 4.3 miles NW.
- 356residents (2020 Census)
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.6 km²
- 255 / sq mipopulation density
- 62974ZIP code
About Crab Orchard
Crab Orchard is an unincorporated census-designated place east of Marion in Williamson County, Illinois, located along an old route of Illinois Route 13 now designated Crab Orchard Road. The upper branches of Crab Orchard Creek which eventually feed into Crab Orchard Lake flow nearby and gave the community its name. For a brief time during the Civil War, it was known as Erwinsville, which is the name in the original plat of the village. In its early days, it had the nickname "Steal-Easy." The Crab Orchard post office was established 18 August 1853 and discontinued operations 15 May 1924. It's now served by the Marion post office. As of the 2020 census, Crab Orchard had a population of 356. Crab Orchard has an area of 1.430 square miles (3.70 km2); 1.395 square miles (3.61 km2) of this is land, and 0.035 square miles (0.091 km2) is water.
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- Median household income
- $148,906
- Median age
- 45.2
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Crab Orchard had 356 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 356 |
|---|---|
| Density | 255 per sq mi (99 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Crab Orchard at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Williamson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 356 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.39 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Coordinates | 37.7236° N, 88.8103° W |
| ZIP code | 62974 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1717094 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Crab Orchard
- Pittsburg4.3 mi NW
- Spillertown6.8 mi NW
- Creal Springs7.3 mi S
- Marion7.4 mi W
- Whiteash7.8 mi NW
- Stonefort9.1 mi SE
- Johnston City9.4 mi NW
- Carrier Mills10.2 mi E
- New Burnside10.2 mi S
- Energy12.1 mi W
- Herrin13.1 mi NW
- Thompsonville13.2 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Crab Orchard
What county is Crab Orchard in?
Crab Orchard is in Williamson County, Illinois.
What is the population of Crab Orchard, IL?
356 people lived in Crab Orchard at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Crab Orchard, IL?
The ZIP code of Crab Orchard is 62974.
What towns are near Crab Orchard?
Pittsburg (4.3 mi), Spillertown (6.8 mi), Creal Springs (7.3 mi), Marion (7.4 mi), Whiteash (7.8 mi).
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