Maroa
City in Macon County, Illinois

Maroa is a city in Macon County, Illinois, with 1,577 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 719 ft (219 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Forsyth, 7.6 miles S.
- 1,577residents (2020 Census)
- 719 ftelevation · 219 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.6 km²
- 894 / sq mipopulation density
- 61756ZIP code
About Maroa
Maroa is a city in Macon County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 1,577 at the 2020 census, down from 1,801 in 2010. It is included in the Decatur, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Maroa
- Median household income
- $72,500
- Median home value
- $126,800
- Median rent
- $851/mo
- Median age
- 39
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Maroa had 1,577 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,577 |
|---|---|
| Density | 894 per sq mi (345 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Maroa at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Macon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,577 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.76 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0365° N, 88.9562° W |
| ZIP code | 61756 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1747072 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Maroa
- Forsyth7.6 mi S
- Clinton7.6 mi N
- Lane7.9 mi NE
- Argenta8.0 mi SE
- Kenney8.1 mi NW
- Oreana8.2 mi SE
- Warrensburg9.2 mi SW
- Latham11.9 mi SW
- Chestnut12.3 mi W
- Cisco12.3 mi E
- Weldon12.4 mi NE
- Decatur12.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Maroa
What county is Maroa in?
Maroa is in Macon County, Illinois.
What is the population of Maroa, IL?
1,577 people lived in Maroa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Maroa, IL?
The ZIP code of Maroa is 61756.
What is the elevation of Maroa?
719 feet (219 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Maroa?
Forsyth (7.6 mi), Clinton (7.6 mi), Lane (7.9 mi), Argenta (8.0 mi), Kenney (8.1 mi).
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