Dana, Illinois
Village · Population 157 · #1161 in Illinois
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About Dana
Dana is a tiny community in central Illinois with an estimated population of 157.
Dana holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.22 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 714 residents per square mile.
📰 Dana News Today
- IAM Applauds Senators Durbin, Duckworth in Calling on Dana Inc. to Do Right by Robinson, Illinois Workers IAM Union · Jun 25
- Jeremy Watkins Obituary (1975 - 2026) - Lockport, Formerly Of Dana, IL - Herald-News Legacy obituary · Aug 11
- Dana Inc. Streamlining Operations: Illinois Plant Closure Trucks, Parts, Service · Apr 14
- John Dana Sorensen Illinois Times · Jul 30
- Dana Schaab Obituary - Oak Lawn, IL Dignity Memorial · May 13
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What Makes Dana Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.22 sq mi.
- 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 6 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)157
Rank in state#1161 of 1,294
Land area0.22 sq mi
Density714/sq mi
Coordinates40.9565, -88.9500