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Armington

Illinois · 303 residents (2025 est.) · 0.285 sq mi
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Armington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,083. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $93,300. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
343
−7%since 2000
from 368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,204 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,291 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
+11%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:303 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2963393834264701990201020202024Armington
2024343
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,083
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,582
+21%since 2000
from $17,866 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
+11%since 2010
from 0.344 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Information3.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,656
+190%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(356)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(24)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(268)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(60)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other4.1%(14)
Diversity Score44.7%(153)
Diversity Score
45
+572%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+23%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.8%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.2%
+32.4 ptssince 2017
from 65.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Armington, Illinois?

Armington, Illinois has about 343 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Armington, Illinois?

The typical household in Armington, Illinois earns about $62,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Armington, Illinois expensive?

In Armington, Illinois, the median home is worth about $93,300, and the typical rent is about $1,656 a month.

How educated are people in Armington, Illinois?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Armington, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Armington, Illinois?

About 25.9% of people in Armington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Armington, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Armington, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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