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Armington, Illinois Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Armington is 350, with a gender distribution of 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, supported by its agricultural base and small-town charm in central Illinois.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1850
  • County: Tazewell County
  • Land area: 0.3 square miles
  • Population density: 1,167 people per square mile
  • Area code: 309
  • Zip code: 61721

Geography and Location

Armington is a small village located in central Illinois, within Tazewell County, about 20 miles southeast of Peoria. The village is surrounded by farmland, with agriculture playing a key role in the local economy. Corn and soybean production, as well as livestock farming, are common in the area. Armington has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and hot, humid summers. The village is accessible via U.S. Route 136 and Illinois Route 9, which connect it to nearby towns and cities such as Bloomington and Peoria. The local economy is based primarily on farming and small businesses, with a strong sense of community and rural traditions. Armington’s small size and agricultural setting offer residents a peaceful, close-knit lifestyle, with easy access to the amenities of larger cities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 32.8 years
Median household income: $39,583
Median house value: $59,000

Population by Race

Races in Armington:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.7%)
  • Hispanic (2.7%)
  • American Indian (0.5%)
  • Two or more races (0.5%)

Ancestries: German (29.1%), English (13.6%), Irish (9.5%), United States (7.6%), Polish (2.7%), Scotch-Irish (2.7%).

Elevation: 630 feet

Land area: 0.3 square miles

Map of Armington, IL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Armington

  • High school or higher: 84.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 15.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
  • Unemployed: 6.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Armington village

  • Never married: 12.9%
  • Now married: 71.0%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 9.4%

1.1% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +19 (+5.4%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Armington:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Armington:

  • CENTRAL IL REGL ARPT AT BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL (about 30 miles; BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL, IL; Abbreviation: BMI)
  • GREATER PEORIA REGIONAL (about 34 miles; PEORIA, IL; Abbreviation: PIA)
  • CAPITAL (about 43 miles; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Abbreviation: SPI)

Other public-use airports nearest to Armington:

  • LOGAN COUNTY (about 14 miles; LINCOLN, IL; Abbreviation: AAA)
  • PEKIN MUNI (about 27 miles; PEKIN, IL; Abbreviation: C15)
  • MANITO MITCHELL (about 33 miles; MANITO, IL; Abbreviation: C45)

Amtrak station near Armington:

  • 14 miles: LINCOLN (BROADWAY AT CHICAGO ST.). Services: free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Armington:

  • ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 25 miles; NORMAL, IL; Full-time enrollment: 18,785)
  • HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 26 miles; Normal, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,390)
  • BRADLEY UNIVERSITY (about 33 miles; PEORIA, IL; Full-time enrollment: 5,262)
  • ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 34 miles; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,019)
  • ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE (about 40 miles; EAST PEORIA, IL; Full-time enrollment: 6,404)
  • MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY (about 41 miles; DECATUR, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,274)
  • LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 46 miles; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,756)

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