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Arthur, Illinois Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Arthur, Illinois, is 2,267, with approximately 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s agricultural economy and Amish heritage.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1877
  • County Affiliated: Douglas and Moultrie Counties
  • Land Area: 1.4 square miles
  • Population Density: 1,620 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 217
  • Zip Codes: 61911

Geography and Location

Arthur, Illinois, is located in central Illinois, about 40 miles southwest of Champaign. The town is known for its large Amish community, which is one of the oldest and largest in the state. Arthur enjoys a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, typical of the Midwest. The surrounding landscape consists of flat, fertile farmland where corn and soybeans are the primary crops. Arthur’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and tourism, with visitors drawn to the Amish culture and craftsmanship. The town is located near U.S. Route 36, making it easily accessible from larger nearby cities like Decatur and Champaign. Arthur’s blend of rural charm, Amish heritage, and agricultural economy make it a unique and welcoming community.

Demographics

Median resident age: 40.6 years
Median household income: $37,437
Median house value: $69,200

Population by Race

Races in Arthur:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.4%)

Ancestries: German (29.7%), United States (15.1%), English (11.5%), Irish (8.6%), Scotch-Irish (3.4%), French (3.1%).

Elevation: 662 feet

Land area: 1.3 square miles

Map of Arthur, IL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arthur

  • High school or higher: 81.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 16.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 0.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 14.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arthur village

  • Never married: 18.9%
  • Now married: 64.2%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 9.8%
  • Divorced: 5.2%

0.4% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +42 (+1.9%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Arthur:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arthur:

  • COLES COUNTY MEMORIAL (about 23 miles; MATTOON/CHARLESTON, IL; Abbreviation: MTO)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-WILLARD (about 26 miles; CHAMPAIGN/URBANA, IL; Abbreviation: CMI)
  • DECATUR (about 28 miles; DECATUR, IL; Abbreviation: DEC)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arthur:

  • TUSCOLA (about 13 miles; TUSCOLA, IL; Abbreviation: K96)
  • PIATT COUNTY (about 21 miles; MONTICELLO, IL; Abbreviation: 2K0)
  • SHELBY COUNTY (about 34 miles; SHELBYVILLE, IL; Abbreviation: 2H0)

Amtrak station near Arthur:

  • 18 miles: MATTOON (1718 BROADWAY). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arthur:

  • LAKE LAND COLLEGE (about 18 miles; MATTOON, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,666)
  • EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 26 miles; CHARLESTON, IL; Full-time enrollment: 9,582)
  • PARKLAND COLLEGE (about 31 miles; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Full-time enrollment: 5,186)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN (about 32 miles; Champaign, IL; Full-time enrollment: 36,284)
  • MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY (about 39 miles; DECATUR, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,274)
  • ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 62 miles; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,019)
  • HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 66 miles; Normal, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,390)

Schools

Public high school in Arthur:

  • ARTHUR SR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 134; Location: 301 E COLUMBIA ST; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high school in Arthur:

  • ARTHUR MENNONITE SCHOOL (Students: 45; Location: RR1 BOX 194B; Grades: KG – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Arthur:

  • ARTHUR ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 299; Location: 126 E LINCOLN ST; Grades: PK – 06)
  • ARTHUR JR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 96; Location: 301 E COLUMBIA ST; Grades: 07 – 08)

Private primary/middle schools in Arthur:

  • PLAINVIEW PAROCHIAL SCHOOL (Students: 46; Location: R1 BOX 172C; Grades: 1 – 8)
  • PRAIRIE LANE AMISH SCHOOL (Students: 39; Location: 323 N CO RD 200 E; Grades: 1 – 8)
  • NORTHSIDE PAROCHIAL SCHOOL (Students: 30; Location: ROUTE 2; Grades: 1 – 8)
  • SOUTH PRAIRIE SCHOOL (Students: 25; Location: 18338 N.C.R. 200 E; Grades: 1 – 8)

Libraries

Library in Arthur:

  • ARTHUR P.L.D. (Operating income: $115,001; Location: 225 S WALNUT; 19,545 books; 351 audio materials; 505 video materials; 50 serial subscriptions)

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