Philo, IL is a small rural town located in east-central Illinois. With a population of 1,421, Philo is a tight-knit community with plenty of activities to offer. Among the businesses in the area are a small grocery store, several restaurants, and several hardware stores as well as several other specialty shops. Outdoor activities offered year round in Philo include fishing and hunting at local parks, camping and hiking at nearby state parks, or playing golf at one of the two local courses. For those looking for something more organized there are also many organizations and sports teams in the area such as 4-H clubs or youth sports leagues like Little League Baseball and Football. There are also local sporting events which occur throughout the year like Tractor Pulls and Demolition Derbies held at the local fairgrounds during summer months. All in all, Philo is a wonderful community that offers something for everyone to enjoy!
The population in Philo is 1,421. There are 1,714 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Philo is 37.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Philo is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Philo
- 56.8% are married
- 7.7% are divorced
- 46.4% are married with children
- 16.3% have children, but are single
Race in Philo
- 99.1% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander