Tilton
Village in Vermilion County, Illinois
Tilton is a village in Vermilion County, Illinois, with 2,660 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 643 ft (196 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Belgium, 2.4 miles S.
- 2,660residents (2020 Census)
- 643 ftelevation · 196 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.9 km²
- 698 / sq mipopulation density
- 61833ZIP code
About Tilton
Tilton is a village in Danville Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,976 at the 2000 census, down to 2,724 in 2010 and down to 2,660 in 2020.
It is named after Lucian Tilton, a friend of Abraham Lincoln, who worked for the railroads. Lincoln reputedly had Thanksgiving dinner at Tilton's house in the village in the 1850s.
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Living in Tilton
- Median household income
- $55,697
- Median home value
- $70,400
- Median rent
- $877/mo
- Median age
- 48.3
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Tilton had 2,660 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,660 |
|---|---|
| Density | 698 per sq mi (270 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tilton at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Vermilion County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 2,660 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.81 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0950° N, 87.6421° W |
| ZIP code | 61833 |
| Official website | tiltonil.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1775276 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tilton
- Belgium2.4 mi S
- Westville3.5 mi S
- Danville3.7 mi NE
- Catlin4.0 mi SW
- Oakwood7.2 mi W
- Georgetown8.1 mi S
- State Line City, IN9.3 mi NE
- Foster, IN9.7 mi E
- Olivet10.3 mi S
- Fairmount10.5 mi W
- Muncie10.7 mi W
- Perrysville, IN11.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tilton
What county is Tilton in?
Tilton is in Vermilion County, Illinois.
What is the population of Tilton, IL?
2,660 people lived in Tilton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tilton, IL?
The ZIP code of Tilton is 61833.
What is the elevation of Tilton?
643 feet (196 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tilton?
Belgium (2.4 mi), Westville (3.5 mi), Danville (3.7 mi), Catlin (4.0 mi), Oakwood (7.2 mi).
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