Preemption, Illinois
Census-designated place
Entering Preemption on U.S. Route 67
Entering Preemption on U.S. Route 67
Preemption is located in Illinois
Preemption
Preemption
Preemption is located in the United States
Preemption
Preemption
Coordinates: 41°18′46″N 90°35′04″W / 41.31278°N 90.58444°W / 41.31278; -90.58444
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyMercer
TownshipPreemption
Area
[1]
 • Total1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2)
 • Land1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
810 ft (250 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total254
 • Density228.83/sq mi (88.31/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
61276
Area code309
GNIS feature ID416190[3]

Preemption is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Preemption Township, Mercer County, Illinois, United States.[4] As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 254.[2] Preemption is 4 miles (6 km) west of Sherrard and has a post office with ZIP code 61276.[5]

Roy James Carver (1909-1981), American philanthropist and businessman, was born in Preemption.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020254—
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

References

  1. ↑ "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "P1. Race – Preemption CDP, Illinois: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  3. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ↑ Mercer County General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Illinois Department of Transportation. 1988. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 20, 2012. Retrieved May 26, 2011.
  5. ↑ ZIP Code Lookup
  6. ↑ 'Roy J. Carver 71; Iowa Businessman,' The New York Times, June 18, 1971, section B, pg. 14
  7. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.


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