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Argyle

Illinois · 324 residents · 0.877 sq mi
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Argyle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $139,632. Population has fallen 42% since 2023, a loss of 237 residents. Median home value is $277,400. With a median age of 61.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
324
−42%since 2023
from 561 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
369 / sq mi
−42%since 2023
from 640 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
61.1
+9%since 2023
from 56.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
29937445052660120202024Argyle
2024324
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.7%(12)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.2%(33)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.8%(9)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.1%(23)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 441.9%(6)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.2%(33)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6423.5%(76)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7433%(107)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.7%(25)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$139,632
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $160,893 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,510
+1%since 2023
from $68,662 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 77.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
−6%since 2023
from 0.352 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$277,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $281,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.0
+14%since 2023
from 1.7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(555)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(6)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(274)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(6)
Diversity Score
33
+1157%since 2023
from 3 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan13.6%(44)
Ancestry
German32.7%(106)
Irish29.9%(97)
English25.6%(83)
Swedish8.6%(28)
American5.9%(19)
Italian5.2%(17)
French4.3%(14)
Hungarian2.2%(7)
Scottish2.2%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Central American population · Largest Guatemalan population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2023
from 56.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+11%since 2023
from 20.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 73.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
Female
59.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married8.1%(10)
Married86.3%(107)
Widowed5.6%(7)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married32.4%(61)
Married54.8%(103)
Widowed3.7%(7)
Divorced9%(17)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Argyle, Illinois?

Argyle, Illinois has about 324 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Argyle, Illinois?

The typical household in Argyle, Illinois earns about $139,632 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Argyle, Illinois expensive?

In Argyle, Illinois, the median home is worth about $277,400.

How educated are people in Argyle, Illinois?

About 41.9% of adults age 25 and over in Argyle, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Argyle, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in Argyle, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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