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Limestone, Illinois
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Location of Limestone in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kankakee County |
| Township | Limestone Township |
| Incorporated | November 2006 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.62 sq mi (6.79 km2) |
| • Land | 2.62 sq mi (6.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,558 |
| • Density | 594.20/sq mi (229.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
60901
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| FIPS code | 17-43510 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398440 |
Limestone is a small village in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States. It is part of Limestone Township. The village was officially formed in November 2006.
In 2010, about 1,598 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 1,558. Limestone is part of the larger Kankakee–Bradley area. This area includes all of Kankakee County.
Where is Limestone Located?
Limestone village is in the middle of Kankakee County. It is about 6 miles (10 km) west of Kankakee. Kankakee is the main city and county seat. You can get to Limestone using Illinois Route 17.
Land Area of Limestone
According to the 2010 census, Limestone covers a total area of 2.18 square miles (5.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Who Lives in Limestone?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 1,598 | — | |
| 2020 | 1,558 | −2.5% | |
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In 2010, the population of Limestone was 1,598 people. Most residents, about 94.8%, were non-Hispanic white. A small number were black (0.5%) or Asian (0.6%). About 1.6% of the people were from two or more races. Also, 2.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
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