Virgil, Illinois

Virgil is a village in Virgil Township, Kane County, Illinois, United States. It was incorporated on November 6, 1990. The population was 329 at the 2010 census, up from 266 in 2000.





== History ==



Virgil was the site of the 2010 Illinois earthquake's epicenter in the early morning hours of February 10.





== Geography ==

Virgil is located in western Kane County. Illinois Route 64 passes through the village center, leading east 12 miles (19 km) to St. Charles and west 8 miles (13 km) to Sycamore.

According to the 2010 census, Virgil has a total area of 2.11 square miles (5.46 km2), all land.





== Demographics ==



As of the census of 2000, there were 266 people, 86 households, and 73 families residing in the village. The population density was 141.3 inhabitants per square mile (54.6/km2).