Harristown
Village in Macon County, Illinois

Harristown is a village in Macon County, Illinois, with 1,310 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 673 ft (205 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Boody, 5.5 miles S.
- 1,310residents (2020 Census)
- 673 ftelevation · 205 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.9 km²
- 688 / sq mipopulation density
- 62522ZIP code
About Harristown
Harristown is a village in Macon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,310 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Decatur, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Harristown
- Median household income
- $72,426
- Median home value
- $117,700
- Median rent
- $825/mo
- Median age
- 37
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Harristown had 1,310 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,310 |
|---|---|
| Density | 688 per sq mi (266 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Harristown at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Macon County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,310 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.90 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8429° N, 89.0598° W |
| ZIP code | 62522 |
| Official website | harristownil.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1733227 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Harristown
- Boody5.5 mi S
- Niantic5.6 mi W
- Warrensburg6.2 mi N
- Elwin6.4 mi SE
- Decatur6.7 mi E
- Forsyth7.7 mi NE
- Macon9.9 mi S
- Mount Zion10.1 mi SE
- Latham10.1 mi NW
- Illiopolis10.2 mi W
- Blue Mound10.3 mi S
- Long Creek11.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Harristown
What county is Harristown in?
Harristown is in Macon County, Illinois.
What is the population of Harristown, IL?
1,310 people lived in Harristown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Harristown, IL?
The ZIP code of Harristown is 62522.
What is the elevation of Harristown?
673 feet (205 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Harristown?
Boody (5.5 mi), Niantic (5.6 mi), Warrensburg (6.2 mi), Elwin (6.4 mi), Decatur (6.7 mi).
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