Serena, Illinois facts for kids
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Serena, Illinois
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 Serena, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Serena, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | LaSalle |
| Township | Serena |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 129 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
60549
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| Area codes | 815, 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806559 |
Serena is a small place in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a town or city. It is also a "census-designated place," which is a special area used for counting people by the government.
Serena has its own post office with ZIP code 60549. This helps people send and receive mail. A notable person named Peg McDonnell Breslin lived in Serena. She made history as the first woman from outside Cook County to be chosen for the Illinois Appellate Court. This court helps decide important legal cases in Illinois.
Where is Serena Located?
Serena is found in the state of Illinois. Its exact location is at 41.487169 degrees North and 88.731881 degrees West. This small community covers an area of about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Serena?
According to the 2020 census, there were 129 people living in Serena. These people made up 4 households and 4 families. The population density was about 524 people per square mile (202 people per square kilometer).
There were 59 housing units in Serena. Most of the people living in Serena, about 89.92%, identified as White. About 2.33% were African American, 0.78% were Native American, and 2.33% were Asian. About 4.65% of the people were from two or more races. Additionally, about 6.20% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
