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Aledo, Illinois Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Aledo, Illinois is 3,509, with 47.8% male and 52.2% female. Aledo has seen stable population trends, serving as the county seat and a small agricultural hub in western Illinois.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1855
  • County: Mercer
  • Land area: 2.4 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 1,462 people per square mile
  • Area code: 309
  • Zip code: 61231

Geography and Location

Aledo, Illinois is located in Mercer County, in the western part of the state, about 35 miles south of the Quad Cities. The town is situated along U.S. Route 67, providing access to larger cities in the region. Aledo is surrounded by farmland, with agriculture being the primary economic activity in the area. The town serves as the county seat of Mercer County and offers essential services, schools, and businesses to the surrounding rural communities. Aledo’s small-town charm, historic downtown, and close-knit community make it a peaceful place to live, with easy access to the amenities of nearby urban areas.

Demographics

Median resident age: 41.7 years
Median household income: $33,449
Median house value: $67,800

Population by Race

Races in Aledo:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.9%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (21.8%), English (13.8%), Irish (12.2%), United States (12.1%), Swedish (9.1%), Scotch-Irish (2.7%).

Elevation: 731 feet

Land area: 2.2 square miles

Map of Aledo, IL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Aledo

  • High school or higher: 81.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 17.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
  • Unemployed: 4.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Aledo city

  • Never married: 18.6%
  • Now married: 59.5%
  • Separated: 0.2%
  • Widowed: 11.0%
  • Divorced: 10.8%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -140 (-3.7%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Aledo:

  • MERCER COUNTY HOSPITAL (409 NW 9TH AVENUE)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Aledo:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Aledo:

  • QUAD CITY INTL (about 24 miles; MOLINE, IL; Abbreviation: MLI)
  • SOUTHEAST IOWA REGIONAL (about 40 miles; BURLINGTON, IA; Abbreviation: BRL)
  • CLINTON MUNI (about 52 miles; CLINTON, IA; Abbreviation: CWI)

Other public-use airports nearest to Aledo:

  • MERCER COUNTY (about 3 miles; ALEDO, IL; Abbreviation: C00)
  • MONMOUTH MUNI (about 22 miles; MONMOUTH, IL; Abbreviation: C66)
  • QUAD-CITY (about 26 miles; MOLINE, IL; Abbreviation: I04)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Aledo:

  • AUGUSTANA COLLEGE (about 24 miles; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,220)
  • EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (about 26 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,180)
  • BLACK HAWK COLLEGE (about 27 miles; MOLINE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,891)
  • SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY (about 27 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,310)
  • WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 52 miles; MACOMB, IL; Full-time enrollment: 11,096)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (about 64 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,766)
  • ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE (about 78 miles; EAST PEORIA, IL; Full-time enrollment: 6,404)

Schools

Public high school in Aledo:

  • ALEDO HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 308; Location: 1500 S COLLEGE AVE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Aledo:

  • APOLLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 473; Location: 801 SW 9TH ST; Grades: PK – 05)
  • ALEDO JR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 233; Location: 1002 S W 6TH ST; Grades: 06 – 08)

Libraries

Library in Aledo:

  • MERCER-CARNEGIE L.D. (Operating income: $114,637; Location: 200 N. COLLEGEE AVE.; 14,457 books; 445 audio materials; 915 video materials; 60 serial subscriptions)

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