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Arrowsmith

Illinois · 269 residents (2025 est.) · 0.197 sq mi
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Arrowsmith has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,594. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $103,500. The poverty rate of 31.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
320
+7%since 2000
from 298 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,624 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,513 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
+6%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:269 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
2532963403834272000201020202024Arrowsmith
2024320
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,594
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,387
+82%since 2000
from $17,261 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.8%
+57.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.6%
+28.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
−4%since 2010
from 0.350 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,500
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$975
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−26%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(294)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(260)
Black12.8%(41)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(5)
Diversity Score40.2%(129)
Diversity Score
40
+2294%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+62%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% 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%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.4%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2017
from 75.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2016
from 93.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arrowsmith, Illinois?

Arrowsmith, Illinois has about 320 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arrowsmith, Illinois?

The typical household in Arrowsmith, Illinois earns about $88,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arrowsmith, Illinois expensive?

In Arrowsmith, Illinois, the median home is worth about $103,500, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Arrowsmith, Illinois?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Arrowsmith, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arrowsmith, Illinois?

About 31.6% of people in Arrowsmith, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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