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Joslin, Illinois

Coordinates: 41°33′24″N 90°14′12″W / 41.55667°N 90.23667°W / 41.55667; -90.23667
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Joslin, Illinois
Joslin, Illinois is located in Illinois
Joslin, Illinois
Joslin, Illinois
Joslin, Illinois is located in the United States
Joslin, Illinois
Joslin, Illinois
Coordinates: 41°33′24″N 90°14′12″W / 41.55667°N 90.23667°W / 41.55667; -90.23667
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyRock Island
Area
 • Total
4.92 sq mi (12.74 km2)
 • Land4.64 sq mi (12.02 km2)
 • Water0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2)
Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
85
 • Density18.31/sq mi (7.07/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code309
GNIS feature ID2806505[2]

Joslin is an unincorporated community in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States and is located on Illinois Route 92 near Interstate 88.

Tyson operates a beef slaughter plant in Joslin.

History

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The Joslin Fairgrounds were the original site of the Rock Island County Fair, from the first fair in 1892 until the late 1920s.[3]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202085
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

Joslin first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.[5]

Education

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It is in the Riverdale Community Unit School District 100.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Joslin, Illinois
  3. ^ Coopman, David T. Rock Island County. Charleston SC, Chicago IL, Portsmouth NH, San Francisco CA: Acadia Publishing, 2008.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. ^ "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.
  6. ^ Geography Division (December 22, 2020). 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Rock Island County, IL (PDF) (Map). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 15, 2025. - Text list