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Albion, Illinois Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Albion is 1,980, with 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained relatively stable, supported by the town’s agricultural economy and small-town appeal.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1818
  • County: Edwards County
  • Land area: 1.2 square miles
  • Population density: 1,650 people per square mile
  • Area code: 618
  • Zip code: 62806

Geography and Location

Albion is located in southeastern Illinois, in Edwards County. The town is situated near the Little Wabash River, in a primarily agricultural region. Albion lies along Illinois Route 15, providing access to nearby towns like Fairfield and Mt. Carmel. The surrounding area includes flat farmlands and small creeks, typical of the rural Midwest. Albion has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 42.8 years
Median household income: $29,476
Median house value: $46,000

Population by Race

Races in Albion:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.5%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)

Ancestries: English (25.8%), United States (24.3%), German (19.1%), Irish (9.3%), French (2.8%), Scottish (2.0%).

Elevation: 478 feet

Land area: 2.1 square miles

Map of Albion, IL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Albion

  • High school or higher: 78.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 9.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Albion city

  • Never married: 15.6%
  • Now married: 60.1%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 11.9%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

0.5% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -234 (-10.8%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Albion:

  • WABASH GENERAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT (about 18 miles; MOUNT CARMEL, IL)
  • FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; FAIRFIELD, IL)
  • CORNERSTONE HEALTHCARE OF IL INC (about 21 miles; CARMI, IL)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Albion:

  • EVANSVILLE REGIONAL (about 45 miles; EVANSVILLE, IN; Abbreviation: EVV)
  • MOUNT VERNON (about 55 miles; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Abbreviation: MVN)
  • OWENSBORO-DAVIESS COUNTY (about 77 miles; OWENSBORO, KY; Abbreviation: OWB)

Other public-use airports nearest to Albion:

  • CARMI MUNI (about 21 miles; CARMI, IL; Abbreviation: CUL)
  • FAIRFIELD MUNI (about 24 miles; FAIRFIELD, IL; Abbreviation: FWC)
  • RALPH E. KOCH (about 24 miles; POSEYVILLE, IN; Abbreviation: 61Y)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Albion:

  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA (about 41 miles; EVANSVILLE, IN; Full-time enrollment: 7,510)
  • VINCENNES UNIVERSITY (about 44 miles; VINCENNES, IN; Full-time enrollment: 6,201)
  • UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE (about 46 miles; EVANSVILLE, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,440)
  • TRINITY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY-TRINITY COLLEGE (about 56 miles; NEWBURGH, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,986)
  • EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 78 miles; CHARLESTON, IL; Full-time enrollment: 9,582)
  • LAKE LAND COLLEGE (about 79 miles; MATTOON, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,666)
  • JOHN A LOGAN COLLEGE (about 83 miles; CARTERVILLE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,255)

Schools

Public high school in Albion:

  • EDWARDS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 300; Location: 361 W MAIN ST; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Albion:

  • ALBION GRADE SCHOOL (Students: 503; Location: 361 W MAIN ST; Grades: PK – 08)

Libraries

Library in Albion:

  • ALBION P.L. (Operating income: $33,807; Location: 6 N. FOURTH ST.; 19,495 books; 87 serial subscriptions)

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