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Quincy, IL

Quincy is a city in and the county seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States, located on the Mississippi River. The population was 39,463 as of the 2020 census, down from 40,633 in 2010. The Quincy micropolitan area had 114,649 residents. 

Known as Illinois's "Gem City", Quincy was a thriving transportation center as riverboats and rail service linked the city to many destinations west and along the river during the 19th century. It was Illinois' second-largest city, surpassing Peoria in 1870. The city has several historic districts, including the Downtown Quincy Historic District and the South Side German Historic District, which display the architecture of Quincy's many German immigrants from the late 19th century.

Quincy is located at 39°55′56″N 91°23′19″W (39.932335, -91.388737). It is adjacent to the Mississippi River and Quincy Bay, a large inlet of water fed by Cedar and Homan Creeks. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Quincy has a total area of 15.81 square miles (40.95 km²), of which 15.77 square miles (40.84 km²) (or 99.73%) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²) (or 0.27%) is water.

The city is situated on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. Adjacent to Quincy, on the Missouri side of the river, is West Quincy, Missouri, and a vast floodplain used primarily for farming. East of Quincy lies the Quincy Hills geographic region, a region of hills that are similar to the Lincoln Hills in Missouri, where a mixture of rolling hills, woods, and farming shapes the landscape. Flat prairie lies north of Quincy and, as the Mississippi turns sharply to the southwest, bluffs, floodplain, and farmland lie to the south and southwest of the city.

The Quincy micropolitan area includes Adams County, Illinois, and Lewis County, Missouri, and together hold a population of 75,546. Due to its proximity to Hannibal, Missouri, the two communities have been bulked into the Quincy-Hannibal, IL-MO Combined Statistical Area, which holds approximately 116,000 residents. As of the 2010 Census, it is currently ranked as the 156th most populated CSA in the United States.

Geographically, Quincy is the largest city and central hub of the Tri-State region, encompassing western Illinois, northeastern Missouri, and southeastern Iowa.

Quincy has several suburbs. North Quincy is the city's most populated suburb and lies to the north, beyond a rail line and a large creek. Hickory Grove, Illinois, is an edge town and lies adjacent to Quincy to its east, bordered by Interstate 172. The town of Marblehead lies to the south, and West Quincy to the west.

The Hannibal–Quincy micropolitan area is also technically not located within the nearby St. Louis metropolitan area but is regionally associated due to their proximity and accessibility to Greater St. Louis.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Quincy. Blessing Hospital, a prominent healthcare institution, plays a crucial role in serving the community with a comprehensive range of medical services. East Bank Club is one of the largest and most comprehensive fitness centers in the country. It offers extensive workout areas, over 150 group exercise classes per week, swimming pools, a golf center, and racquetball and squash courts. LA Fitness is a well-known chain of fitness centers with multiple locations across Illinois. Facilities typically include a wide variety of cardio and strength training equipment, group fitness classes, personal training services, and amenities such as swimming pools, basketball courts, and saunas. Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) offers multiple locations in Chicago, each providing a range of fitness services including group classes, personal training, and specialized fitness programs. Lifetime Fitness centers are known for their large, resort-style facilities that include extensive gym equipment, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, and a variety of fitness classes. Chicago Athletic Clubs (CAC) offer several locations throughout the city, each providing a unique blend of modern fitness equipment, group exercise classes, personal training, and wellness programs.

Top sites in Quincy, IL are Quincy Museum, Villa Kathrine, and Quincy Art Center.

Population: 38,803 (2023). ZIP codes: 62301, 62305, 62306. Area codes: 217, 447. Elevation: 633 ft (193 m). Area: 15.81 sq mi (40.94 km²).

FAQs

What is Quincy, IL famous for?

Quincy has proven since its 1825 inception, to be a “good” city. Good at industry, commerce, ingenuity, and hospitality. And good at providing a welcoming, safe harbor and home to people suffering adversity. Quincy is known as Illinois' “Gem City,” on the western border of the state where Iowa & Missouri meet.

Is Quincy, IL a nice place to live?

Living in Quincy offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Quincy, there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Quincy and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Quincy are above average.

What is the race population in Quincy, IL?

As of 2021, 99.6% of Quincy, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2021, there were 14.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (34.7k people) in Quincy, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.42k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.49k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

City of Quincy

Wikipedia

Datausa

Niche

Blessing Hospital

East Bank Club

LA Fitness

Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC)

Lifetime Fitness

Chicago Athletic Clubs (CAC)

Quincy Museum

Villa Kathrine

Quincy Art Center

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