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Assumption, Illinois Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Assumption, Illinois, is 1,091, with approximately 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable due to the town’s small size and agricultural economy.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1853
  • County Affiliated: Christian County
  • Land Area: 1.0 square mile
  • Population Density: 1,091 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 217
  • Zip Codes: 62510

Geography and Location

Assumption, Illinois, is located in central Illinois, within Christian County, about 25 miles southeast of Decatur. Assumption 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. The town’s economy is based on agriculture, with local farms and businesses serving the community. Assumption’s location along Illinois Route 51 provides easy access to nearby towns and cities, while its small size and rural charm make it a close-knit community. The town’s connection to farming and its peaceful environment make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quiet lifestyle in central Illinois.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.5 years
Median household income: $34,474
Median house value: $46,600

Population by Race

Races in Assumption:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.7%)

Ancestries: German (21.2%), Irish (14.8%), United States (10.5%), English (9.2%), French (3.7%), Italian (2.6%).

Elevation: 647 feet

Land area: 0.9 square miles

Map of Assumption, IL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Assumption

  • High school or higher: 84.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Assumption city

  • Never married: 18.5%
  • Now married: 59.6%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 11.4%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

0.7% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -12 (-0.9%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Assumption:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Assumption:

  • DECATUR (about 26 miles; DECATUR, IL; Abbreviation: DEC)
  • CAPITAL (about 48 miles; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Abbreviation: SPI)
  • COLES COUNTY MEMORIAL (about 55 miles; MATTOON/CHARLESTON, IL; Abbreviation: MTO)

Other public-use airports nearest to Assumption:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Assumption:

  • MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY (about 23 miles; DECATUR, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,274)
  • LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 42 miles; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,756)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD (about 42 miles; Springfield, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,357)
  • LAKE LAND COLLEGE (about 47 miles; MATTOON, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,666)
  • EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 61 miles; CHARLESTON, IL; Full-time enrollment: 9,582)
  • PARKLAND COLLEGE (about 68 miles; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Full-time enrollment: 5,186)
  • ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 69 miles; NORMAL, IL; Full-time enrollment: 18,785)

Private high school in Assumption:

  • KEMMERER VILLAGE SCHOOL (Students: 57; Location: RR 1 BOX 12C; Grades: 5 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Assumption:

  • CENTRAL A & M MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 233; Location: 404 E COLEGROVE ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • BOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 182; Location: 105 NORTH COLLEGE ST; Grades: PK – 05)
  • KEMMERER VILLAGE SCHOOL (Students: 31; Location: RR 2 BOX 12C; Grades: 06 – 12)

Libraries

Library in Assumption:

  • ASSUMPTION P.L.D. (Operating income: $63,602; Location: 205 N. OAK ST.; 15,777 books; 138 audio materials; 490 video materials; 42 serial subscriptions)

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