Wataga
Village in Knox County, Illinois
Wataga is a village in Knox County, Illinois, with 744 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 830 ft (253 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Henderson, 4.1 miles W.
- 744residents (2020 Census)
- 830 ftelevation · 253 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 898 / sq mipopulation density
- 61488ZIP code
About Wataga
Wataga is a village in Knox County, Illinois, United States. The population was 744 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Wataga
- Median household income
- $62,917
- Median home value
- $97,600
- Median rent
- $636/mo
- Median age
- 32.7
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Wataga had 744 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 744 |
|---|---|
| Density | 898 per sq mi (347 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wataga at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Knox County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 744 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.83 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0252° N, 90.2754° W |
| ZIP code | 61488 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1779124 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wataga
- Henderson4.1 mi W
- Oneida4.2 mi NE
- East Galesburg6.0 mi S
- Galesburg7.4 mi SW
- Knoxville8.2 mi S
- Altona8.5 mi NE
- Rio8.7 mi NW
- Oak Run8.8 mi SE
- Victoria9.8 mi E
- Woodhull10.9 mi N
- Nekoma11.0 mi NE
- North Henderson11.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wataga
What county is Wataga in?
Wataga is in Knox County, Illinois.
What is the population of Wataga, IL?
744 people lived in Wataga at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wataga, IL?
The ZIP code of Wataga is 61488.
What is the elevation of Wataga?
830 feet (253 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wataga?
Henderson (4.1 mi), Oneida (4.2 mi), East Galesburg (6.0 mi), Galesburg (7.4 mi), Knoxville (8.2 mi).
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