Yates City
Village in Knox County, Illinois

Yates City is a village in Knox County, Illinois, with 642 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 669 ft (204 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elmwood, 2.5 miles E.
- 642residents (2020 Census)
- 669 ftelevation · 204 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 1,303 / sq mipopulation density
- 61572ZIP code
About Yates City
Yates City is a village in Knox County, Illinois, United States. The population was 642 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Yates City
- Median household income
- $63,750
- Median home value
- $97,100
- Median rent
- $590/mo
- Median age
- 49.3
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Yates City had 642 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 642 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,303 per sq mi (503 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Yates City at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Knox County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 642 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.49 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7776° N, 90.0139° W |
| ZIP code | 61572 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1783817 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Yates City
- Elmwood2.5 mi E
- Farmington5.6 mi S
- Maquon7.9 mi W
- Brimfield8.1 mi NE
- Trivoli8.6 mi SE
- Williamsfield10.3 mi N
- Norris10.5 mi S
- Gilson11.3 mi NW
- Fairview12.3 mi SW
- Hanna City12.4 mi SE
- Smithville13.8 mi SE
- Oak Run14.0 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Yates City
What county is Yates City in?
Yates City is in Knox County, Illinois.
What is the population of Yates City, IL?
642 people lived in Yates City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Yates City, IL?
The ZIP code of Yates City is 61572.
What is the elevation of Yates City?
669 feet (204 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Yates City?
Elmwood (2.5 mi), Farmington (5.6 mi), Maquon (7.9 mi), Brimfield (8.1 mi), Trivoli (8.6 mi).
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