Lake of the Woods

Census-designated place in Champaign County, Illinois

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Lake of the Woods is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Champaign County, Illinois, with 2,403 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 751 ft (229 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mahomet, 1.1 miles SW.

About Lake of the Woods

Lake of the Woods is a census-designated place in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,403 at the 2020 census. Lake of the Woods is located in Mahomet Township and mostly surrounded by the northeast part of the village of Mahomet.

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Living in Lake of the Woods

Median household income
$61,625
Median home value
$193,500
Median rent
$1,190/mo
Median age
37.9
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Lake of the Woods, IL population

Lake of the Woods had 2,403 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,403
Density1,468 per sq mi (567 per km²)

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

Lake of the Woods at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyChampaign County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population2,403 (2020)
Land area1.64 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Water area0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²)
Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Coordinates40.2050° N, 88.3798° W
ZIP code61853
Census code (GEOID)1741346

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

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Frequently asked questions about Lake of the Woods

What county is Lake of the Woods in?

Lake of the Woods is in Champaign County, Illinois.

What is the population of Lake of the Woods, IL?

2,403 people lived in Lake of the Woods at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Lake of the Woods, IL?

The ZIP code of Lake of the Woods is 61853.

What is the elevation of Lake of the Woods?

751 feet (229 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Lake of the Woods?

Mahomet (1.1 mi), Bondville (6.5 mi), Mansfield (6.8 mi), Seymour (7.2 mi), Fisher (7.8 mi).

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