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Argenta

Illinois · 947 residents · 0.653 sq mi
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Argenta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,028. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
947
+3%since 2000
from 921 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,450 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,410 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+5%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8088989891K1K1990201020202024Argenta
2024879
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,028
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,315 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,750
+42%since 2000
from $18,154 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$486
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−30.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+21%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(914)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(921)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.5%(5)
Diversity Score4.5%(43)
Diversity Score
5
+729%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Argenta, Illinois?

Argenta, Illinois has about 947 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Argenta, Illinois?

The typical household in Argenta, Illinois earns about $44,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Argenta, Illinois expensive?

In Argenta, Illinois, the median home is worth about $85,200, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Argenta, Illinois?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Argenta, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Argenta, Illinois?

About 7.6% of people in Argenta, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Argenta, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Argenta, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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