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]

Preemption, Illinois
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
 • 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
 • 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]

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

Demographics edit

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

References edit

  1. ^ "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "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.