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Arrowsmith

Illinois · 276 residents · 0.197 sq mi
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Arrowsmith has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,750. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,500. The poverty rate of 34.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
276
−7%since 2000
from 298 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,401 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,513 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+15%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2532963403834272000201020202024Arrowsmith
2024320
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,750
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,256
+12%since 2000
from $17,261 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.6%
+31.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$796
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
12.8% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−19%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(237)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(13)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0.7%(2)
Diversity Score15.9%(44)
Diversity Score
16
+846%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+72%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arrowsmith, Illinois?

Arrowsmith, Illinois has about 276 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arrowsmith, Illinois?

The typical household in Arrowsmith, Illinois earns about $68,750 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 $87,500, and the typical rent is about $796 a month.

How educated are people in Arrowsmith, Illinois?

About 17.8% 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 34.6% of people in Arrowsmith, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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