Oconee, IL is a small town located in Jasper County with an estimated population of 558 as of 2018. It is a rural town with a population density of 15 people per square mile compared to the national average of 93 people per square mile. This small community has several local businesses including The Shed Sports Bar and Grill, Oconee Hardware Store, and Oconee Bakery that serve the residents of the area.
The outdoors enthusiasts can find many year-round activities such as fishing at Aikman Lake, camping at McClane Park or golfing at Indian Trails Golf Course. Other organizations in Oconee include Oconee Masonic Lodge #681, Oconee Lions Club, and American Legion Post #785 which often host various events throughout the year. The town also has a local sporting event called the “Battle for the Bridge” which is an annual game between two neighboring high schools who compete for bragging rights over a bridge that connects both towns.
The population in Oconee (zip 62553) is 558. There are 16 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Oconee (zip 62553) is 52.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Oconee (zip 62553) is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Oconee (zip 62553)
- 73.0% are married
- 6.6% are divorced
- 44.0% are married with children
- 4.3% have children, but are single
Race in Oconee (zip 62553)
- 100.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander