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Chapin, IL
Village in Morgan County, Illinois.
Population
668
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
669
ZIP codes
0
Chapin and its ZIP codes
Chapin at a glance
- Chapin is about 2.9 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,269, 13% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,400 (66% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,075 a month.
Local data for Chapin, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chapin, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,269
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median home value
$89,400
Median rent
$1,075/mo
Homeownership
87.7%
Bachelor's or higher
25.8%
Median age
33.8
Average commute
31.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (176), Irish Americans (113), Italian Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morgan County. PPP loans are for Chapin.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,333
14,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,806
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$220M
FY 2026, $6,675 per person
How people get to work
Chapin, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.8%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chapin, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
387
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chapin, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Chapin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MerrittCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0 |
| ConcordVillage | 4 mi | 0.2 |
| RiggstonCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| ExeterVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.7 |
| LynnvilleVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.1 |
| BluffsVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.9 |
| ArenzvilleVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.8 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 9 mi | 10.6 |
| MeredosiaVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.9 |
| OxvilleCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0 |
| WinchesterCity | 9.9 mi | 1.1 |
| South JacksonvilleVillage | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| NaplesTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| LiterberryCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| WoodsonVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Valley CityVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chapin, IL in?
- Chapin is in Morgan County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Chapin, IL?
- About 668 people live in Chapin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chapin?
- Nearby places include Merritt (3.7 mi), Concord (4 mi), Riggston (5.2 mi), Exeter (5.9 mi), Lynnville (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023