Mark, Illinois
Village · Population 507 · #853 in Illinois
About Mark
Set in the northern part of Illinois, Mark is a tiny community with an estimated population of 507.
Officially, Mark is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.06 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 478 residents per square mile.
📰 Mark News Today
- Mark Wilson Hired As EIU Athletic Director Eastern Illinois University Athletics · Jul 15
- Illinois police departments mark Police Speed Awareness Day Capitol City Now · Jul 23
- Illinois bank approaches $10B-asset mark with latest deal American Banker · Aug 10
- Statewide: The complex life of Mark Twain NPR Illinois · May 21
- Illinois police departments mark Police Speed Awareness Day wandtv.com · Jul 22
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What Makes Mark Unique
- The only place in America named Mark — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- 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 4 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)507
Rank in state#853 of 1,294
Land area1.06 sq mi
Density478/sq mi
Coordinates41.2623, -89.2550