Lewistown
City in Fulton County, Illinois
Lewistown is a city in Fulton County, Illinois, with 2,041 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,950 ft (1,204 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bryant, 5.7 miles NE.
- 2,041residents (2020 Census)
- 3,950 ftelevation · 1,204 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 1,020 / sq mipopulation density
- 61542ZIP code
About Lewistown
Lewistown is a city and the county seat of Fulton County, Illinois, United States. It was named by its founder, Ossian M. Ross, after his oldest son, Lewis Winans Ross. The population was 2,041 at the 2020 census. Located in central Illinois, it is southwest of Peoria. It is the source of Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters, who lived there. Native American burial mounds are nearby at Dickson Mounds off Illinois Route 97.
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Living in Lewistown
- Median household income
- $54,000
- Median home value
- $102,200
- Median rent
- $599/mo
- Median age
- 46.1
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Lewistown had 2,041 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,041 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,020 per sq mi (394 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lewistown at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Fulton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,041 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.00 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,950 ft (1,204 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3969° N, 90.1555° W |
| ZIP code | 61542 |
| Official website | lewistownillinois.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1743055 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lewistown
- Bryant5.7 mi NE
- Cuba7.0 mi N
- Liverpool8.1 mi E
- St. David8.5 mi NE
- Havana8.7 mi SE
- Smithfield9.1 mi NW
- Dunfermline9.2 mi NE
- Ipava9.4 mi W
- Goofy Ridge11.3 mi E
- Topeka12.7 mi E
- Canton13.1 mi NE
- Bath14.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lewistown
What county is Lewistown in?
Lewistown is in Fulton County, Illinois.
What is the population of Lewistown, IL?
2,041 people lived in Lewistown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lewistown, IL?
The ZIP code of Lewistown is 61542.
What is the elevation of Lewistown?
3,950 feet (1,204 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lewistown?
Bryant (5.7 mi), Cuba (7.0 mi), Liverpool (8.1 mi), St. David (8.5 mi), Havana (8.7 mi).
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