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A city of 985 people in Illinois
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About Wamac

City in Illinois, United States
1916Established
985Population
1.4 sq miArea
502 ftElevation

Wamac is a city in Washington, Marion, and Clinton counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 985 at the 2020 census, down from 1,185 in 2010. Incorporated as a city on July 25, 1916, Wamac derives its name from the three counties.

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$41K▼ 4.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Wamac home is worth about $41,000, down 4.7% in a year, 86% below the Illinois typical home.

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