Du Quoin

City in Perry County, Illinois

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Du Quoin is a city in Perry County, Illinois, with 5,827 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 469 ft (143 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. Johns, 2.3 miles N.

About Du Quoin

Du Quoin ( doo-KOYN) is a city in Perry County, Illinois, United States. Its name reflects an alternate spelling of the surname of Jean Baptiste de Coigne, a chief of the Tamaroa and later Kaskaskia indigenous people of the area during the American Revolutionary War and early statehood. As of the 2020 census, Du Quoin had a population of 5,827. It is best known for hosting the annual DuQuoin State Fair and the Street Machine Nationals.

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Living in Du Quoin

Median household income
$54,409
Median home value
$83,100
Median rent
$719/mo
Median age
41.1
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Du Quoin, IL population

Du Quoin had 5,827 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,827
Density835 per sq mi (322 per km²)

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

Du Quoin at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyPerry County
TypeCity
Population5,827 (2020)
Land area6.98 sq mi (18.1 km²)
Water area0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²)
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Coordinates38.0017° N, 89.2328° W
ZIP code62832
Official websiteduquoin.org
Census code (GEOID)1721267

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

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Frequently asked questions about Du Quoin

What county is Du Quoin in?

Du Quoin is in Perry County, Illinois.

What is the population of Du Quoin, IL?

5,827 people lived in Du Quoin at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Du Quoin, IL?

The ZIP code of Du Quoin is 62832.

What is the elevation of Du Quoin?

469 feet (143 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Du Quoin?

St. Johns (2.3 mi), Dowell (4.3 mi), Elkville (6.4 mi), Mulkeytown (7.0 mi), Pinckneyville (7.8 mi).

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