Wamac
City in Washington County, Illinois
Wamac is a city in Washington County, Illinois, with 985 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 502 ft (153 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Centralia, 2.5 miles NE.
- 985residents (2020 Census)
- 502 ftelevation · 153 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.7 km²
- 696 / sq mipopulation density
- 62801ZIP code
About Wamac
Wamac is a city in Washington, Marion, and Clinton counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 985 at the 2020 census, down from 1,185 in 2010. Incorporated as a city on July 25, 1916, Wamac derives its name from the three counties.
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Living in Wamac
- Median household income
- $36,500
- Median home value
- $20,100
- Median rent
- $787/mo
- Median age
- 46.7
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Wamac had 985 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 985 |
|---|---|
| Density | 696 per sq mi (269 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wamac at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 985 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.42 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4909° N, 89.1479° W |
| ZIP code | 62801 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1778721 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wamac
- Centralia2.5 mi NE
- Irvington3.7 mi S
- Central City4.1 mi N
- Walnut Hill5.7 mi E
- Junction City6.0 mi N
- Hoffman7.2 mi NW
- Hoyleton7.4 mi SW
- Richview8.1 mi S
- Sandoval8.5 mi N
- Odin10.0 mi NE
- Huey11.0 mi NW
- Dix11.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wamac
What county is Wamac in?
Wamac is in Washington County, Illinois.
What is the population of Wamac, IL?
985 people lived in Wamac at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wamac, IL?
The ZIP code of Wamac is 62801.
What is the elevation of Wamac?
502 feet (153 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wamac?
Centralia (2.5 mi), Irvington (3.7 mi), Central City (4.1 mi), Walnut Hill (5.7 mi), Junction City (6.0 mi).
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