Olney, Illinois

Olney, Illinois
Front and northern side of the former Olney CNB Bank, located at 202 S. Whittle Street in Olney
Motto: 
"Home of the White Squirrel"
Interactive map of Olney, Illinois
Olney
Olney
Coordinates: 38°43′42″N 88°05′02″W / 38.72833°N 88.08389°W / 38.72833; -88.08389
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyRichland
Founded1848
Government
 • MayorMark Lambird
Area
 • Total
6.93 sq mi (17.95 km2)
 • Land6.93 sq mi (17.95 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
489 ft (149 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
8,701
 • Density1,255/sq mi (484.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
62450
Area code618
FIPS code17–55912
GNIS feature ID2396060
Wikimedia CommonsOlney, Illinois
Websitewww.ci.olney.il.us

Olney (/ˈɔːlni/ AWL-nee) is the county seat of Richland County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Olney had a population of 8,701.