Maeystown, Illinois
Village · Population 149 · #1172 in Illinois
About Maeystown
Maeystown is a tiny community in southwestern Illinois counting 149 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Maeystown is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.29 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 514 residents per square mile.
📰 Maeystown News Today
- Rev. Kenneth A. Knobloch Obituary Mar 3, 2026 quernheimfuneralhome.com · Mar 3
- John P. Hoefft Obituary Mar 22, 2026 quernheimfuneralhome.com · Mar 22
- Step inside The Roastery by Living Millennially, now open in Maeystown, Illinois Feast Magazine · Oct 30
- Maeystown, Illinois Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 17
- Owner turns idea to reality with new Maeystown coffee shop - Belleville News-Democrat Belleville News-Democrat · Aug 30
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What Makes Maeystown Unique
- The only place in America named Maeystown — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.29 sq mi.
- Positioned in southwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)149
Rank in state#1172 of 1,294
Land area0.29 sq mi
Density514/sq mi
Coordinates38.2297, -90.2310