Mahomet
Village in Champaign County, Illinois

Mahomet is a village in Champaign County, Illinois, with 9,434 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 725 ft (221 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake of the Woods, 1.1 miles NE.
- 9,434residents (2020 Census)
- 725 ftelevation · 221 m
- 10.0 sq miland area · 25.9 km²
- 944 / sq mipopulation density
- 61853ZIP code
About Mahomet
Mahomet () is a village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States, along the Sangamon River. The population was 9,434 at the 2020 census. Mahomet is located approximately 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Champaign at the junction of Interstate 74 and Illinois Route 47.
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Living in Mahomet
- Median household income
- $118,586
- Median home value
- $299,100
- Median rent
- $1,396/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
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Mahomet had 9,434 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,434 |
|---|---|
| Density | 944 per sq mi (364 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mahomet at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Champaign County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 9,434 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.99 sq mi (25.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1901° N, 88.3895° W |
| ZIP code | 61853 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1746136 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mahomet
- Lake of the Woods1.1 mi NE
- Bondville5.5 mi S
- Seymour6.1 mi S
- Mansfield6.5 mi W
- Champaign8.0 mi SE
- Fisher8.9 mi N
- White Heath9.6 mi SW
- Dewey10.5 mi NE
- Thomasboro11.3 mi E
- Savoy11.5 mi SE
- Urbana11.6 mi SE
- Foosland12.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Mahomet
What county is Mahomet in?
Mahomet is in Champaign County, Illinois.
What is the population of Mahomet, IL?
9,434 people lived in Mahomet at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mahomet, IL?
The ZIP code of Mahomet is 61853.
What is the elevation of Mahomet?
725 feet (221 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mahomet?
Lake of the Woods (1.1 mi), Bondville (5.5 mi), Seymour (6.1 mi), Mansfield (6.5 mi), Champaign (8.0 mi).
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