Tuscola
City in Douglas County, Illinois

Tuscola is a city in Douglas County, Illinois, with 4,636 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 650 ft (198 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Camargo, 5.7 miles E.
- 4,636residents (2020 Census)
- 650 ftelevation · 198 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.6 km²
- 1,572 / sq mipopulation density
- 61953ZIP code
About Tuscola
Tuscola is the largest city and the county seat of Douglas County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,636 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Tuscola
- Median household income
- $78,179
- Median home value
- $154,300
- Median rent
- $901/mo
- Median age
- 35.7
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Tuscola had 4,636 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,636 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,572 per sq mi (607 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tuscola at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Douglas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,636 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.95 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7959° N, 88.2755° W |
| ZIP code | 61953 |
| Official website | tuscola.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1776407 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tuscola
- Camargo5.7 mi E
- Villa Grove7.8 mi NE
- Arcola7.9 mi S
- Garrett7.9 mi W
- Pesotum8.0 mi N
- Atwood9.9 mi W
- Hindsboro10.7 mi SE
- Arthur11.7 mi SW
- Sadorus12.4 mi N
- Longview12.7 mi NE
- Humboldt13.4 mi S
- Tolono13.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tuscola
What county is Tuscola in?
Tuscola is in Douglas County, Illinois.
What is the population of Tuscola, IL?
4,636 people lived in Tuscola at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tuscola, IL?
The ZIP code of Tuscola is 61953.
What is the elevation of Tuscola?
650 feet (198 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tuscola?
Camargo (5.7 mi), Villa Grove (7.8 mi), Arcola (7.9 mi), Garrett (7.9 mi), Pesotum (8.0 mi).
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