Delavan, Illinois
City · Population 1,545 · #528 in Illinois
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About Delavan
Delavan is a small town in central Illinois, home to 1,545 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Delavan is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.44 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,073 residents per square mile.
📰 Delavan News Today
- Obituary for Garry A. Slabaugh - Davis-Oswald Funeral Home Davis-Oswald Funeral Home · Aug 14
- Delavan Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
- Jacob B. Townsend Obituary Jun 29, 2026 Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center · Jul 6
- Delavan residents concerned over reckless vehicle riding CIProud.com · May 14
- Flossie Rich Obituary (1946 - 2026) - Delavan, IL - The Pantagraph Legacy obituary · Apr 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Delavan Unique
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Delavan
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Delavan
- Delavan Elementary School
- Delavan High School
- Delavan Jr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,545
Rank in state#528 of 1,294
Land area1.44 sq mi
Density1,073/sq mi
Coordinates40.3710, -89.5461