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Maquon, IL

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Population
211
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
632 ft
Median Home Value
$72,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$617/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$63,125
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityGalesburg, Illinois15 miles away · 28,581 residents.

About Maquon

Maquon is a village in Knox County, Illinois, United States. The 2020 census counted 218 residents. Maquon is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area. The village was platted by Pernach Owen and Elisha Thurman in 1837 under the name Bennington, likely from Bennington, Vermont. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Maquon, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Maquon, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map. In 1858 its name was changed to Maquon. Maquon is located in southern Knox County.

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