Du Quoin
City in Perry County, Illinois

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.
- 5,827residents (2020 Census)
- 469 ftelevation · 143 m
- 7.0 sq miland area · 18.1 km²
- 835 / sq mipopulation density
- 62832ZIP code
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 had 5,827 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,827 |
|---|---|
| Density | 835 per sq mi (322 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Du Quoin at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Perry County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,827 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.98 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0017° N, 89.2328° W |
| ZIP code | 62832 |
| Official website | duquoin.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1721267 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Du Quoin
- St. Johns2.3 mi N
- Dowell4.3 mi S
- Elkville6.4 mi S
- Mulkeytown7.0 mi E
- Pinckneyville7.8 mi NW
- Vergennes9.0 mi SW
- North City9.2 mi E
- Tamaroa9.3 mi N
- Christopher10.0 mi E
- Valier10.4 mi E
- Royalton10.8 mi SE
- Sesser11.6 mi NE
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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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