Yates City, IL is a small town located in Knox County with a population of 711 as of 2020. It has a population density of 1,300 people per square mile which is significantly lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. There are many local businesses, year-round outdoor activities and organizations to entertain and engage in the small town life. Some notable local stores include Yates City Hardware & Grocery, Agape Praise Coffee House and Hometown Pizza. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at Lake Yates, hiking through Indian Creek Nature Preserve or taking a relaxing walk around town to enjoy the beauty it has to offer. Other local organizations and events that take place throughout the year include Yates City Community Fireworks and Flea Market in June, The United Methodist Church’s annual Easter Egg Hunt in April and Yates City’s annual 4th of July celebration. Local sports teams include both Baseball and Softball leagues for adults as well as youth soccer teams for kids ages 5-14. All these activities help foster an engaged community atmosphere in this quiet rural town.
The population in Yates City is 711. There are 1,442 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Yates City is 42.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Yates City is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Yates City
- 42.7% are married
- 9.2% are divorced
- 34.0% are married with children
- 13.1% have children, but are single
Race in Yates City
- 96.1% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander