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Havana, IL
City in Mason County, Illinois.
Population
2,989
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,077
ZIP codes
0
Havana and its ZIP codes
Havana at a glance
- Havana is about 4.7 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,184 a year, 51% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,300 (64% below Illinois) and median rent is $625 a month.
Local data for Havana, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Havana, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,184
Poverty rate
24.0%
Median home value
$95,300
Median rent
$625/mo
Homeownership
74.6%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
45.6
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (725), Irish Americans (395), Scottish Americans (63).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mason County. PPP loans are for Havana.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,851
2,829 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,582
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$99.4M
FY 2026, $7,593 per person
How people get to work
Havana, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Havana, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
323
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 16°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Havana, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Havana
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TopekaVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| LiverpoolVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.1 |
| BathVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| LewistownCity | 8.8 mi | 2 |
| Goofy RidgeCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.3 |
| KilbourneVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.9 |
| BryantVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| EastonVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Forest CityVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| St. DavidVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| DunfermlineVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| OakfordVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| IpavaVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| CubaCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| AstoriaTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| ManitoVillage | 17 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Havana, IL in?
- Havana is in Mason County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Havana, IL?
- About 2,989 people live in Havana, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Havana?
- Nearby places include Topeka (7.3 mi), Liverpool (7.4 mi), Bath (8.4 mi), Lewistown (8.8 mi), Goofy Ridge (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023