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Astoria, Illinois Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Astoria is 1,000, with approximately 48% male and 52% female residents. The town has experienced a slight decline in population over the past decade, reflecting broader rural population trends in Illinois.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1836
  • County Affiliated: Fulton County
  • Land Area: 1.3 square miles
  • Population Density: 769 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 309
  • Zip Codes: 61501

Geography and Location

Astoria is a small rural community located in west-central Illinois, about 45 miles southwest of Peoria. The town is surrounded by fertile farmland typical of the region, with gently rolling plains and small forests dotting the landscape. Astoria sits within a predominantly agricultural area, where farming, especially corn and soybean production, forms the backbone of the local economy. The town’s layout is typical of small Midwestern communities, with a central business district surrounded by residential neighborhoods. Astoria experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, making agriculture a viable year-round activity with well-defined planting and harvest seasons. Its location places it near several state parks and recreational areas, including the expansive Illinois River, offering residents and visitors opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, and camping. Although rural, Astoria is connected to larger regional centers through local highways, ensuring accessibility despite its relatively remote location.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.5 years
Median household income: $26,694
Median house value: $34,400

Population by Race

Races in Astoria:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.2%)
  • Hispanic (1.2%)
  • Two or more races (0.5%)

Ancestries: German (24.9%), United States (16.3%), English (12.7%), Irish (6.0%), Dutch (5.0%), Italian (2.7%).

Elevation: 712 feet

Land area: 0.6 square miles

Map of Astoria, IL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Astoria

  • High school or higher: 79.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 9.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Unemployed: 8.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 31.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Astoria village

  • Never married: 18.1%
  • Now married: 62.1%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 8.0%

0.3% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +12 (+1.0%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Astoria:

  • SARAH D CULBERTSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; RUSHVILLE, IL)
  • MASON DISTRICT HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; HAVANA, IL)
  • MC DONOUGH DISTRICT HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; MACOMB, IL)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Astoria:

  • CAPITAL (about 55 miles; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Abbreviation: SPI)
  • GREATER PEORIA REGIONAL (about 55 miles; PEORIA, IL; Abbreviation: PIA)
  • QUINCY REGIONAL-BALDWIN FIELD (about 61 miles; QUINCY, IL; Abbreviation: UIN)

Other public-use airports nearest to Astoria:

  • SCHUY-RUSH (about 18 miles; RUSHVILLE, IL; Abbreviation: 5K4)
  • GREATER BEARDSTOWN (about 19 miles; BEARDSTOWN, IL; Abbreviation: K06)
  • HAVANA REGIONAL (about 24 miles; HAVANA, IL; Abbreviation: 9I0)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Astoria:

  • WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 27 miles; MACOMB, IL; Full-time enrollment: 11,096)
  • ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE (about 57 miles; EAST PEORIA, IL; Full-time enrollment: 6,404)
  • BRADLEY UNIVERSITY (about 61 miles; PEORIA, IL; Full-time enrollment: 5,262)
  • LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 62 miles; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,756)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD (about 62 miles; Springfield, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,357)
  • BLACK HAWK COLLEGE (about 88 miles; MOLINE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,891)
  • AUGUSTANA COLLEGE (about 88 miles; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,220)

Schools

Public high school in Astoria:

  • ASTORIA HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 98; Location: 402 N JEFFERSON; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Astoria:

  • ASTORIA ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 196; Location: 402 N JEFFERSON; Grades: PK – 05)
  • ASTORIA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 92; Location: 402 N JEFFERSON; Grades: 06 – 08)

Libraries

Library in Astoria:

  • ASTORIA P.L.D. (Operating income: $24,844; Location: 220 WEST BROADWAY; 20,834 books; 125 audio materials; 393 video materials; 55 serial subscriptions)

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