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Arrowsmith, Illinois Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Arrowsmith, Illinois, is 300, with approximately 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small size and agricultural base.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1871
  • County Affiliated: McLean County
  • Land Area: 0.3 square miles
  • Population Density: 1,000 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 309
  • Zip Codes: 61722

Geography and Location

Arrowsmith, Illinois, is located in central Illinois, within McLean County, about 20 miles east of Bloomington-Normal. The town experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, typical of the Midwest. The surrounding geography consists of flat, fertile farmland, where corn and soybeans are the primary crops. Arrowsmith’s economy is closely tied to agriculture, with local businesses and schools supporting the rural community. The town is connected by Illinois Route 9, providing access to nearby towns and cities. Arrowsmith’s small size and quiet atmosphere make it a peaceful place to live.

Demographics

Median resident age: 34.0 years
Median household income: $49,375
Median house value: $77,900

Population by Race

Races in Arrowsmith:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.7%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (25.5%), Irish (11.4%), United States (7.7%), English (7.0%), Polish (6.4%), Italian (3.4%).

Elevation: 881 feet

Land area: 0.2 square miles

Map of Arrowsmith, IL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arrowsmith

  • High school or higher: 94.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 16.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arrowsmith village

  • Never married: 15.1%
  • Now married: 71.8%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 8.0%

1.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -16 (-5.1%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Arrowsmith:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arrowsmith:

  • CENTRAL IL REGL ARPT AT BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL (about 19 miles; BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL, IL; Abbreviation: BMI)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-WILLARD (about 39 miles; CHAMPAIGN/URBANA, IL; Abbreviation: CMI)
  • DECATUR (about 45 miles; DECATUR, IL; Abbreviation: DEC)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arrowsmith:

  • PIATT COUNTY (about 32 miles; MONTICELLO, IL; Abbreviation: 2K0)
  • PONTIAC MUNICIPAL (about 33 miles; PONTIAC, IL; Abbreviation: PNT)
  • PAXTON (about 36 miles; PAXTON, IL; Abbreviation: 1C1)

Amtrak station near Arrowsmith:

  • 15 miles: FARMER CITY (FRAMER CITY, BON AIR REST., 912 E. CLINTON ST.) – Bus Station. Services: public payphones, full-service food facilities.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arrowsmith:

  • ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 17 miles; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,019)
  • HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 25 miles; Normal, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,390)
  • ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 26 miles; NORMAL, IL; Full-time enrollment: 18,785)
  • PARKLAND COLLEGE (about 35 miles; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Full-time enrollment: 5,186)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN (about 36 miles; Champaign, IL; Full-time enrollment: 36,284)
  • MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY (about 50 miles; DECATUR, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,274)
  • ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 66 miles; OGLESBY, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,272)

Public primary/middle school in Arrowsmith:

  • ARROWSMITH ELEMENTARY SCH (Students: 101; Location: PO BOX 8; Grades: PK – 01)

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