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Elwin, Illinois
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Country United States
State Illinois
County Macon
Area
 • Total 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2)
 • Land 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
712 ft (217 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 119
 • Density 142.86/sq mi (55.18/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 17-23919
GNIS feature ID 407975

Elwin is an unincorporated community in South Wheatland Township, Macon County, Illinois. The community is located on U.S. Route 51 in the central portion of the county.

The name "Elwin" is an amalgamation of the surnames of founders Elwood and Martin.

Geography

Elwin is located at 39°51′6″N 88°56′39″W / 39.85167°N 88.94417°W / 39.85167; -88.94417 (39.851636, -88.944228). Centrally located within its township, it was once known as S. Wheatland.


Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 119
U.S. Decennial Census
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