Nilwood
Village in Macoupin County, Illinois

Nilwood is a village in Macoupin County, Illinois, with 201 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 669 ft (204 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Girard, 3.5 miles N.
- 201residents (2020 Census)
- 669 ftelevation · 204 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 432 / sq mipopulation density
- 62672ZIP code
About Nilwood
Nilwood is an incorporated town in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 201 at the 2020 census, down from 239 in 2010.
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Living in Nilwood
- Median household income
- $46,771
- Median home value
- $47,600
- Median age
- 56.5
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Nilwood had 201 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 201 |
|---|---|
| Density | 432 per sq mi (167 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nilwood at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Macoupin County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 201 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.47 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3995° N, 89.8077° W |
| ZIP code | 62672 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1753039 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nilwood
- Girard3.5 mi N
- Standard City3.6 mi S
- Virden7.6 mi N
- Waggoner8.4 mi E
- Farmersville8.8 mi E
- Carlinville9.2 mi SW
- Thayer10.1 mi N
- Palmyra10.3 mi W
- Modesto10.7 mi NW
- Hettick12.6 mi W
- Auburn12.7 mi N
- Raymond13.6 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Nilwood
What county is Nilwood in?
Nilwood is in Macoupin County, Illinois.
What is the population of Nilwood, IL?
201 people lived in Nilwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nilwood, IL?
The ZIP code of Nilwood is 62672.
What is the elevation of Nilwood?
669 feet (204 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nilwood?
Girard (3.5 mi), Standard City (3.6 mi), Virden (7.6 mi), Waggoner (8.4 mi), Farmersville (8.8 mi).
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