Nekoma is an unincorporated community in Weller Township, Henry County, Illinois, United States.

Nekoma, Illinois
Nekoma is located in Illinois
Nekoma
Nekoma
Nekoma is located in the United States
Nekoma
Nekoma
Coordinates: 41°10′22″N 90°11′19″W / 41.17278°N 90.18861°W / 41.17278; -90.18861
Country United States
State Illinois
CountyHenry County
TownshipWeller Township
Area
 • Total0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2)
 • Land0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
810 ft (247 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total23
 • Density175.57/sq mi (68.03/km2)
ZIP code
61490
GNIS feature ID0414345[2]

History edit

The town of Nekoma was laid out in July 1869.[3]

Geography edit

The town is located in the far south of the county, at the intersections of Illinois Routes 17 and 82.[4]

Demographics edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202023
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

References edit

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ "Nekoma". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 19, 2009.
  3. ^ The History of Henry County, Illinois, Its Tax-Payers and Voters. Chicago: H. F. Kett and Company. 1877. p. 541.
  4. ^ Google (March 5, 2015). "Nekoma, Illinois" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.