Preemption
Census-designated place in Mercer County, Illinois
Preemption is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mercer County, Illinois, with 254 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 810 ft (247 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Matherville, 4.0 miles S.
- 254residents (2020 Census)
- 810 ftelevation · 247 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.9 km²
- 229 / sq mipopulation density
- 61276ZIP code
About Preemption
Preemption is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Preemption Township, Mercer County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 254. Preemption is 4 miles (6 km) west of Sherrard.
Roy James Carver (1909-1981), American philanthropist and businessman, was born in Preemption.
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Living in Preemption
- Median household income
- $86,406
- Median home value
- $110,900
- Median age
- 42
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Preemption had 254 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 254 |
|---|---|
| Density | 229 per sq mi (88 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Preemption at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Mercer County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 254 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.11 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3131° N, 90.5787° W |
| ZIP code | 61276 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1761782 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Preemption
- Matherville4.0 mi S
- Sherrard4.2 mi E
- Cable4.4 mi SE
- Reynolds5.0 mi W
- Coyne Center6.1 mi N
- Oak Grove6.8 mi N
- Taylor Ridge7.1 mi NW
- Swedona7.4 mi E
- Viola7.5 mi S
- Hamlet8.0 mi W
- Milan8.5 mi N
- Windsor10.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Preemption
What county is Preemption in?
Preemption is in Mercer County, Illinois.
What is the population of Preemption, IL?
254 people lived in Preemption at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Preemption, IL?
The ZIP code of Preemption is 61276.
What is the elevation of Preemption?
810 feet (247 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Preemption?
Matherville (4.0 mi), Sherrard (4.2 mi), Cable (4.4 mi), Reynolds (5.0 mi), Coyne Center (6.1 mi).
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