Lerna
Village in Coles County, Illinois
Lerna is a village in Coles County, Illinois, with 226 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 741 ft (226 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Janesville, 3.8 miles SE.
- 226residents (2020 Census)
- 741 ftelevation · 226 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.3 km²
- 1,964 / sq mipopulation density
- 62440ZIP code
About Lerna
Lerna is a village in Coles County, Illinois, United States. The population was 226 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Charleston–Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area. Thomas Lincoln, the father of President Abraham Lincoln, spent the later part of his life on a homestead a few miles from Lerna, which is now preserved as the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site. Thomas Lincoln and his second wife Sarah Bush Lincoln are buried in Shiloh Cemetery south of town.
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Living in Lerna
- Median household income
- $67,679
- Median home value
- $94,400
- Median rent
- $850/mo
- Median age
- 31.4
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Lerna had 226 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 226 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,964 per sq mi (758 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lerna at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Coles County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 226 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.12 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4179° N, 88.2888° W |
| ZIP code | 62440 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1742938 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lerna
- Janesville3.8 mi SE
- Trilla4.4 mi SW
- Mattoon5.7 mi NW
- Charleston7.5 mi NE
- Toledo10.3 mi S
- Neoga10.9 mi SW
- Gays11.4 mi W
- Humboldt13.0 mi N
- Greenup13.6 mi SE
- Jewett14.7 mi S
- Westfield15.8 mi E
- Ashmore16.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Lerna
What county is Lerna in?
Lerna is in Coles County, Illinois.
What is the population of Lerna, IL?
226 people lived in Lerna at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lerna, IL?
The ZIP code of Lerna is 62440.
What is the elevation of Lerna?
741 feet (226 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lerna?
Janesville (3.8 mi), Trilla (4.4 mi), Mattoon (5.7 mi), Charleston (7.5 mi), Toledo (10.3 mi).
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