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Elwin, Illinois
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 Elwin, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Elwin, Illinois
Location in the United States
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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
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| • 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 (39.851636, -88.944228). Centrally located within its township, it was once known as S. Wheatland.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 119 | — | |
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