Oblong, IL is a small town with a population of 3,058 people as of 2020. With a population density of 24 people per square mile, it is much less densely populated than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Oblong is located in Crawford County and offers many great outdoor attractions for locals and visitors alike. The local businesses include businesses like the Dollar General Store, Granny's Restaurant, and Ponderosa Storage. There are also year-round outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and camping that can be enjoyed at places like Crawford County State Fish & Wildlife Area and Big Lake State Park. Other organizations in Oblong include the Oblong Sports Boosters Club that organizes various sports such as football soccer and basketball for the students to participate in. Local sporting events include the annual Oblong 4th of July celebration which includes a parade, games and contests for all ages to enjoy.
The population in Oblong (zip 62449) is 3,058. There are 25 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Oblong (zip 62449) is 50.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Oblong (zip 62449) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Oblong (zip 62449)
- 67.8% are married
- 10.0% are divorced
- 32.1% are married with children
- 11.5% have children, but are single
Race in Oblong (zip 62449)
- 96.7% are White
- 1.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander