Moving to Argenta, Illinois
The current estimated population of Argenta is 900, with a gender distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained relatively stable, supported by its role as a small residential and farming community in central Illinois.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1854
- County: Macon County
- Land area: 0.7 square miles
- Population density: 1,285 people per square mile
- Area code: 217
- Zip code: 62501
Geography and Location
Argenta is a small village located in Macon County, central Illinois, about 10 miles northeast of Decatur. The town is surrounded by farmland and is part of Illinois’ rich agricultural heartland. Argenta experiences a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The local economy is based primarily on agriculture, with corn, soybeans, and livestock being major products. U.S. Route 72 runs near Argenta, providing convenient access to Decatur and other parts of the region. The village is known for its quiet, family-friendly atmosphere and its strong community ties. Argenta is home to several parks and recreational facilities, offering residents outdoor activities and a peaceful, rural lifestyle. Its proximity to Decatur allows for easy access to shopping, entertainment, and other urban amenities while maintaining its small-town charm.
Demographics
Median resident age: 36.9 years
Median household income: $42,315
Median house value: $67,800
Population by Race
Races in Argenta:
- White Non-Hispanic (99.2%)
Ancestries: German (23.3%), United States (10.7%), English (10.2%), Irish (9.2%), French (2.0%), Italian (2.0%).
Elevation: 610 feet
Land area: 0.6 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Argenta
- High school or higher: 89.9%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.0%
- Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
- Unemployed: 6.0%
- Mean travel time to work: 22.5 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Argenta village
- Never married: 18.8%
- Now married: 61.7%
- Separated: 1.2%
- Widowed: 7.8%
- Divorced: 10.4%
0.5% Foreign born
Population change in the 1990s: -14 (-1.5%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Argenta:
- DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; DECATUR, IL)
- ST MARYS HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; DECATUR, IL)
- DR JOHN WARNER HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; CLINTON, IL)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Argenta:
- DECATUR (about 11 miles; DECATUR, IL; Abbreviation: DEC)
- CENTRAL IL REGL ARPT AT BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL (about 34 miles; BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL, IL; Abbreviation: BMI)
- UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-WILLARD (about 39 miles; CHAMPAIGN/URBANA, IL; Abbreviation: CMI)
Other public-use airports nearest to Argenta:
- PIATT COUNTY (about 19 miles; MONTICELLO, IL; Abbreviation: 2K0)
- LOGAN COUNTY (about 38 miles; LINCOLN, IL; Abbreviation: AAA)
- TUSCOLA (about 40 miles; TUSCOLA, IL; Abbreviation: K96)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Argenta:
- MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY (about 17 miles; DECATUR, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,274)
- ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 37 miles; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,019)
- ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 39 miles; NORMAL, IL; Full-time enrollment: 18,785)
- HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 39 miles; Normal, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,390)
- PARKLAND COLLEGE (about 39 miles; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Full-time enrollment: 5,186)
- UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN (about 41 miles; Champaign, IL; Full-time enrollment: 36,284)
- LAKE LAND COLLEGE (about 47 miles; MATTOON, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,666)
Schools
Public high school in Argenta:
- ARGENTA-OREANA HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 304; Location: PO BOX 469; Grades: 09 – 12)
Public primary/middle schools in Argenta:
- ARGENTA-OREANA JR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 155; Location: PO BOX 439; Grades: 07 – 08)
- ARGENTA-OREANA EARLY LEARNING CTR (Students: 118; Location: PO BOX 470; Grades: PK – KG)
Libraries
Library in Argenta:
- ARGENTA-OREANA P.L.D. (Operating income: $147,881; Location: 100E. WATER; 30,838 books; 893 audio materials; 1,748 video materials; 92 serial subscriptions)