Mahomet, Illinois is a small village located in Champaign County with a population of 14,054 people. The population density is 304 people per square mile, which is higher than the US population density averages of 93 people per square mile. Mahomet offers many year-round outdoor activities and local organizations that allow residents to take full advantage of living in this wonderful town. One popular and unique activity in the area is the Mahomet Aquifer Festival, held annually at Lake of the Woods Park. This family friendly event celebrates the natural resources found in Mahomet such as its proximity to the Mahomet Aquifer. Other outdoor activities include fishing, hiking and biking at Lake of the Woods Park and kayaking on the Sangamon River. There are also many local restaurants and businesses to explore such as Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery, Sweetberry Kitchen & Coffee House, Hickory River Smokehouse Restaurant, and Violet Hour Farm Store & Cafe. Locals can also attend various sporting events including baseball games for University of Illinois Fighting Illini and high school teams from Mahomet-Seymour Community Unit School District No. 3. All these special amenities make Mahomet a great place to live or visit!
The population in Mahomet (zip 61853) is 14,054. There are 290 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mahomet (zip 61853) is 37.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mahomet (zip 61853) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mahomet (zip 61853)
- 69.2% are married
- 9.6% are divorced
- 35.8% are married with children
- 12.7% have children, but are single
Race in Mahomet (zip 61853)
- 90.9% are White
- 2.0% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander