Nilwood, Illinois
Town · Population 196 · #1111 in Illinois
About Nilwood
Set in the southwestern part of Illinois, Nilwood is a tiny community, home to 196 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Nilwood holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.47 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 417 residents per square mile.
📰 Nilwood News Today
- Thomas K. Shoup Obituary (2025) - Nilwood, IL - Bramley Funeral Home - Divernon Legacy obituary · Dec 29
- Nilwood, Illinois Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 22
- Village of Nilwood seeks public comments for proposed water system Enquirer Democrat · Mar 23
- Metal turkey stolen from Route 66 turkey tracks site Route 66 News · Nov 24
- 66 Things on Route 66: 13-star flag barn in Nilwood - The State Journal-Register The State Journal-Register · Aug 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Nilwood Unique
- The only place in America named Nilwood — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeTown
Population (2024)196
Rank in state#1111 of 1,294
Land area0.47 sq mi
Density417/sq mi
Coordinates39.3995, -89.8077