Garden Prairie

Census-designated place in Boone County, Illinois

Aerial view of Garden Prairie, Illinois
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Garden Prairie is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Boone County, Illinois, with 300 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 781 ft (238 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Marengo, 5.9 miles E.

About Garden Prairie

Garden Prairie is an unincorporated former village and census-designated place located in Boone County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Garden Prairie had a population of 300. It is part of the Rockford, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Median household income
$68,319
Median home value
$186,400
Median age
15.9
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Garden Prairie, IL population

Garden Prairie had 300 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census300
Density471 per sq mi (182 per km²)

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

Garden Prairie at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyBoone County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population300 (2020)
Land area0.64 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Coordinates42.2536° N, 88.7129° W
ZIP code61038
Census code (GEOID)1728612

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

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Frequently asked questions about Garden Prairie

What county is Garden Prairie in?

Garden Prairie is in Boone County, Illinois.

What is the population of Garden Prairie, IL?

300 people lived in Garden Prairie at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Garden Prairie, IL?

The ZIP code of Garden Prairie is 61038.

What is the elevation of Garden Prairie?

781 feet (238 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Garden Prairie?

Marengo (5.9 mi), Riley (6.0 mi), Coral (7.9 mi), Union (8.7 mi), Belvidere (9.0 mi).

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