Colchester, IL is a small town located in McDonough County with a population of 1,314 and a population density of 1,276 people per square mile. The town is home to several local businesses including the Colchester Cafe, L&L Automotive Repair, and K&S Bar. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities to take part in including camping at the local Cherry Hill Campground, fishing along the banks of the Spoon River, or visiting one of the many golf courses nearby. Other organizations in the area include Colchester Lions Club and various religious organizations such as First Baptist Church and St. Mary's Catholic Church. Local sporting events in Colchester include softball tournaments at Community Park or an annual 5K race sponsored by McDonough County Special Olympics.
The population in Colchester is 1,314. There are 1,317 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Colchester is 44.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Colchester is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Colchester
- 47.9% are married
- 17.6% are divorced
- 20.5% are married with children
- 27.0% have children, but are single
Race in Colchester
- 99.9% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander