Lanark

City in Carroll County, Illinois

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Lanark is a city in Carroll County, Illinois, with 1,504 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 879 ft (268 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Carroll, 5.0 miles N.

About Lanark

Lanark is a city in Carroll County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,504 at the 2020 census. The city was named after Lanark, in Scotland.

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Living in Lanark

Median household income
$59,375
Median home value
$96,600
Median rent
$819/mo
Median age
38.4
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Lanark, IL population

Lanark had 1,504 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,504
Density1,342 per sq mi (518 per km²)

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

Lanark at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyCarroll County
TypeCity
Population1,504 (2020)
Land area1.12 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Elevation879 ft (268 m)
Coordinates42.1019° N, 89.8334° W
ZIP code61046
Official websitelanarkil.com
Census code (GEOID)1741859

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

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Frequently asked questions about Lanark

What county is Lanark in?

Lanark is in Carroll County, Illinois.

What is the population of Lanark, IL?

1,504 people lived in Lanark at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Lanark, IL?

The ZIP code of Lanark is 61046.

What is the elevation of Lanark?

879 feet (268 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Lanark?

Lake Carroll (5.0 mi), Shannon (5.9 mi), Chadwick (6.7 mi), Mount Carroll (7.4 mi), Milledgeville (10.0 mi).

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