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Smallest Cities in Illinois

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Smallest Cities — Illinois

1 South Barrington 5,004
2 Milan 5,037
3 Hoopeston 5,039
4 Pinckneyville 5,055
5 Eureka 5,095
6 Monee 5,104
7 Coal City 5,145
8 Colona 5,189
9 Berkeley 5,222
10 Highwood 5,243
11 Pana 5,277
12 Grandwood Park 5,311
13 Posen 5,331
14 Lake Barrington 5,400
15 Lake Holiday 5,402
16 Candlewick Lake 5,459
17 Wilmington 5,507
18 Spring Valley 5,508
19 Carlinville 5,574
20 Northfield 5,683
21 Genoa 5,685
22 Hillsboro 5,693
23 East Alton 5,729
24 Du Quoin 5,780
25 Carterville 5,822
26 Lake Bluff 5,834
27 Peoria Heights 5,834
28 Bartonville 5,854
29 Spring Grove 5,866
30 Willow Springs 5,871
31 Lakemoor 5,878
32 Metropolis 5,898
33 Vandalia 6,041
34 Beardstown 6,047
35 Elburn 6,054
36 Mount Zion 6,076
37 Pontoon Beach 6,131
38 Braidwood 6,175
39 Chillicothe 6,185
40 Countryside 6,294
41 Monticello 6,332
42 Johnsburg 6,374
43 Volo 6,398
44 Geneseo 6,577
45 Winthrop Harbor 6,663
46 Orland Hills 6,758
47 Murphysboro 6,804
48 Litchfield 6,814
49 Chester 6,830
50 Calumet Park 6,836
51 Mount Carmel 6,892
52 Mendota 6,915
53 Stickney 6,957
54 Robinson 7,005
55 Clinton 7,012
56 Benton 7,076
57 University Park 7,109
58 Sandwich 7,121
59 Marengo 7,123
60 West Frankfort 7,156
61 Greenville 7,159
62 Salem 7,341
63 Jerseyville 7,432
64 North Riverside 7,495
65 Inverness 7,541
66 Park City 7,631
67 Princeton 7,829
68 Round Lake Park 7,833
69 West Dundee 7,867
70 Broadview 7,898
71 South Beloit 7,930
72 Lincolnshire 7,937
73 Silvis 7,939
74 Island Lake 8,023
75 Oak Brook 8,028
76 Hillside 8,133
77 Paris 8,154
78 Rockton 8,238
79 Long Grove 8,266
80 Maryville 8,280
81 Hampshire 8,351
82 Crete 8,382
83 Gilberts 8,389
84 Harrisburg 8,608
85 Glenwood 8,620
86 Clarendon Hills 8,642
87 Rock Falls 8,683
88 Lake Villa 8,707
89 Glencoe 8,715
90 Mascoutah 8,743
91 Monmouth 8,794
92 Savoy 8,807
93 Harwood Heights 8,851
94 Olney 8,864
95 Manteno 8,942
96 Lynwood 9,047
97 Riverside 9,079
98 Boulder Hill 9,127
99 Hawthorn Woods 9,145
100 Sugar Grove 9,233

The smallest cities in Illinois (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. South Barrington has a population of just 5,004. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,004 residents, South Barrington is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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