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Anna, IL
City in Union County, Illinois.
Population
4,196
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,136
ZIP codes
0
Anna and its ZIP codes
Anna at a glance
- Anna is about 5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $33,137 a year, 60% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,300 (49% below Illinois) and median rent is $615 a month.
Local data for Anna, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Anna, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,137
Poverty rate
34.3%
Median home value
$134,300
Median rent
$615/mo
Homeownership
58.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (760), Irish Americans (214), Honduran Americans (196).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Anna.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,695
5,238 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,748
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$114M
FY 2026, $6,611 per person
How people get to work
Anna, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit4.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.3%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anna, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
721
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
46
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 25°F
51.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anna, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Anna
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JonesboroCity | 1.9 mi | 2.7 |
| CobdenVillage | 5.2 mi | 1.2 |
| DongolaVillage | 7.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Mill CreekVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Alto PassVillage | 9.3 mi | 2.1 |
| MakandaVillage | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| UllinVillage | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| CypressVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| BuncombeVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| McClureVillage | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| TammsVillage | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| PulaskiVillage | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| East Cape GirardeauVillage | 18 mi | 2 |
| CarbondaleCity | 18 mi | 17.5 |
| KarnakVillage | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| New Grand ChainVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anna, IL in?
- Anna is in Union County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Anna, IL?
- About 4,196 people live in Anna, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anna?
- Nearby places include Jonesboro (1.9 mi), Cobden (5.2 mi), Dongola (7.8 mi), Mill Creek (8.2 mi), Alto Pass (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023