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Williamsfield, IL

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Population
550
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
705 ft
Median Home Value
$109,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$617/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$82,417
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityGalesburg, Illinois19 miles away · 28,581 residents.

About Williamsfield

Williamsfield is a village in Knox County, Illinois, United States. The 2020 census counted 575 residents. Williamsfield is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area. Purcell laid out the village in 1888, and a post office was established. In Williamsfield, history and present-day settings sit close enough to belong to the same local picture. The map tells the story in Williamsfield, where earlier chapters remain visible in current streets, buildings, and gathering places. The village was reportedly named for a Santa Fe Railroad contractor named Williams. Williamsfield is located in eastern Knox County 21 miles east of Galesburg, the county seat.

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