Detroit, Illinois
Village · Population 74 · #1261 in Illinois
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About Detroit
Detroit, IL is a tiny community located in western Illinois with an estimated population of 74.
Officially, Detroit is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.25 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 296 residents per square mile.
📰 Detroit News Today
- Stellantis delays Illinois plant restart, but increases investment The Detroit News · Aug 14
- $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot won by single ticket in Illinois CBS News · Aug 13
- Former Illinois football quarterback has the blueprint for Detroit Lions QB Luke Altmyer Writing Illini · Aug 11
- First Independence Bank, Detroit, Michigan, Assumes All Deposits of Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust, Chicago, Illinois Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) (.gov) · Jan 30
- Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Detroit Mercy Titans - Live Score - October 15, 2026 foxsports.com · Aug 1
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What Makes Detroit Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Detroit — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.25 sq mi.
- With 74 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)74
Rank in state#1261 of 1,294
Land area0.25 sq mi
Density296/sq mi
Coordinates39.6202, -90.6759