Quincy
City in Adams County, Illinois
Quincy is a city in Adams County, Illinois, with 39,463 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 568 ft (173 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bloomfield, 7.0 miles NE.
- 39,463residents (2020 Census)
- 568 ftelevation · 173 m
- 15.9 sq miland area · 41.2 km²
- 2,479 / sq mipopulation density
- 62301main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Quincy
Quincy ( KWIN-see) is a city in Adams County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. Located on the Mississippi River, the population was 39,463 as of the 2020 census, down from 40,633 in 2010. The Quincy micropolitan area had 114,649 residents.
Known as Illinois's "Gem City", Quincy was a thriving transportation center as riverboats and rail service linked the city to many destinations west and along the river during the 19th century. It was Illinois' second-largest city, surpassing Peoria in 1870. The city has several historic districts, including the Downtown Quincy Historic District and the South Side German Historic District, which display the architecture of Quincy's many German immigrants from the late 19th century.
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Living in Quincy
- Median household income
- $56,480
- Median home value
- $153,200
- Median rent
- $837/mo
- Median age
- 39.7
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Quincy had 39,463 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 39,463 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,479 per sq mi (957 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Quincy at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Adams County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 39,463 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.92 sq mi (41.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9337° N, 91.3793° W |
| ZIP codes | 62301, 62305 |
| Official website | quincyil.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1762367 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Quincy
- Bloomfield7.0 mi NE
- Burton7.1 mi E
- Fowler8.3 mi NE
- Ursa9.7 mi N
- La Grange, MO10.2 mi NW
- Adams10.5 mi SE
- Payson10.8 mi SE
- Fall Creek11.3 mi S
- Paloma11.4 mi NE
- Mendon11.8 mi NE
- Palmyra, MO12.2 mi SW
- Marcelline12.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Quincy
What county is Quincy in?
Quincy is in Adams County, Illinois.
What is the population of Quincy, IL?
39,463 people lived in Quincy at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Quincy, IL?
The main ZIP code is 62301. Other ZIP codes: 62305.
What is the elevation of Quincy?
568 feet (173 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Quincy?
Bloomfield (7.0 mi), Burton (7.1 mi), Fowler (8.3 mi), Ursa (9.7 mi), La Grange (10.2 mi).
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