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Armington

Illinois · 310 residents · 0.285 sq mi
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Armington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,400. Households here earn about 40% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
310
−16%since 2000
from 368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,088 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,291 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+18%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2963393834264701990201020202024Armington
2024343
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,451
+9%since 2000
from $17,866 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$943
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
15.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+39%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(293)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other2.7%(8)
Diversity Score8.2%(25)
Diversity Score
8
+23%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Armington, Illinois?

Armington, Illinois has about 310 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Armington, Illinois?

The typical household in Armington, Illinois earns about $41,250 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 $86,400, and the typical rent is about $943 a month.

How educated are people in Armington, Illinois?

About 10.7% 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 14.2% 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 49 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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