Tilton, Illinois
Village · Population 2,533 · #441 in Illinois
About Tilton
Tilton, IL is a small town located in eastern Illinois with an estimated population of 2,533.
Tilton holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 3.8 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 667 residents per square mile.
📰 Tilton News Today
- Richard E Lyons Obituary May 1, 2026 Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center · May 1
- Pamela Snook Obituary Jun 18, 2026 Robison Chapel · Jun 18
- Tilton pulls permit after Comcast contractors hit gas main WCIA.com · Apr 16
- Tilton community honors former police chief killed in Champaign crash wandtv.com · May 29
- Roseann Marie (Grzelak) Viktora Obituary | Rortvedt Funeral Services & Crematory | Tilton, IL Tribute Archive · Aug 9
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What Makes Tilton Unique
- The only place in America named Tilton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Tilton
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Tilton
- Mad Goat Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- La Potosina — mexican
- Mike's Grill — burger
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Hooten Cemetery · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)2,533
Rank in state#441 of 1,294
Land area3.8 sq mi
Density667/sq mi
Coordinates40.0950, -87.6422