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The current estimated population of Abingdon is 3,000, with a split of 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable over the past decade, with little growth due to its rural nature.

City Facts

  • Founded: 1857
  • County: Knox County
  • Land Area: 1.5 square miles
  • Population Density: 2,000 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 309
  • Zip Code: 61410

Geography and Location

Abingdon is a small town located in western Illinois, approximately 50 miles west of Peoria and 200 miles southwest of Chicago. The town is part of Knox County and is situated within a largely agricultural region, surrounded by corn and soybean fields. Abingdon’s small-town charm and quiet streets make it a peaceful rural community. The local economy is largely dependent on agriculture and small businesses, with the town serving as a hub for the surrounding farming community. With its proximity to larger cities like Galesburg and Peoria, residents can access broader services while enjoying a close-knit, rural lifestyle.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.6 years
Median household income: $35,642
Median house value: $51,400

Population by Race

Races in Abingdon:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.4%)
  • Hispanic (1.1%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)
  • Black (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (18.5%), Irish (14.9%), English (9.9%), United States (9.4%), Swedish (5.4%), Dutch (3.9%).

Elevation: 753 feet

Land area: 1.5 square miles

Map of Abingdon, IL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Abingdon

  • High school or higher: 81.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 8.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Abingdon city

  • Never married: 20.5%
  • Now married: 56.3%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 9.4%
  • Divorced: 12.8%

0.3% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -56 (-1.5%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Abingdon:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Abingdon:

  • QUAD CITY INTL (about 44 miles; MOLINE, IL; Abbreviation: MLI)
  • SOUTHEAST IOWA REGIONAL (about 50 miles; BURLINGTON, IA; Abbreviation: BRL)
  • GREATER PEORIA REGIONAL (about 51 miles; PEORIA, IL; Abbreviation: PIA)

Other public-use airports nearest to Abingdon:

Amtrak station near Abingdon:

  • 10 miles: GALESBURG (EX-BN) (GALESBURG, 225 S. SEMINARY ST.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Abingdon:

  • WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 31 miles; MACOMB, IL; Full-time enrollment: 11,096)
  • ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE (about 48 miles; EAST PEORIA, IL; Full-time enrollment: 6,404)
  • BLACK HAWK COLLEGE (about 48 miles; MOLINE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,891)
  • AUGUSTANA COLLEGE (about 49 miles; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,220)
  • EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (about 51 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,180)
  • SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY (about 52 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,310)
  • BRADLEY UNIVERSITY (about 55 miles; PEORIA, IL; Full-time enrollment: 5,262)

Schools

Public high school in Abingdon:

  • ABINGDON HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 236; Location: 600 W MARTIN ST; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Abingdon:

  • HEDDING GRADE SCHOOL (Students: 396; Location: 401 W LATIMER ST; Grades: PK – 05)
  • ABINGDON MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 194; Location: 202 W SNYDER ST; Grades: 06 – 08)

Libraries

Library in Abingdon:

  • JOHN MOSSER P.L.D. (Operating income: $66,205; Location: 106 W. MEEK; 22,818 books; 517 audio materials; 556 video materials; 55 serial subscriptions)

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