Owaneco, IL is a small, rural village in Christian County with a population of 499 people. Located just an hour and a half south of Springfield, IL, Owaneco boasts a unique culture and community with proximity to outdoor attractions such as the Lake Shelbyville Recreation Area and the Sangamo Bluffs Nature Preserve. The local businesses in Owaneco are mostly small-town family-owned stores, such as the local hardware store and convenience store, as well as an Amish antiques shop. Year round outdoor activities include fishing, camping, hunting, hiking, biking, and swimming at nearby lakes. Other organizations in town includes a scouting group for children at the local Methodist church and the Owaneco Historical Society for those interested in learning more about this quaint village’s past. Local sporting events vary from year to year but usually involve adult softball tournaments or other small tournaments at local parks.
The population in Owaneco (zip 62555) is 499. There are 14 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Owaneco (zip 62555) is 46, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Owaneco (zip 62555) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Owaneco (zip 62555)
- 67.6% are married
- 3.7% are divorced
- 40.3% are married with children
- 5.8% have children, but are single
Race in Owaneco (zip 62555)
- 99.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander