Argenta, Illinois
Argenta: Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
About
Argenta is a city located in the county of Macon in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 947 and a population density of 1,435 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 867 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Argenta
| Population : | 867 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Macon County |
| Plate code : | 217 |
| Area : | 0.66 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,224 feet / 678 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:49:48 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 62501 |
| Density : | 1,314 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Argenta is located at 39°58'55"N 88°49'22"W (39.9819800, -88.8228500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Argenta decreased by 9.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 947 | - | census |
| 2011 | 940 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 932 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 926 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 917 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 905 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 900 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 890 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 881 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 877 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 867 | -1.15% | estimation process |
Schools in Argenta
College & universities near Argenta, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148292 | Richland Community College | Decatur (IL) | 62521-8512 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Argenta, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Argenta
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Argenta Post Office | Argenta (IL) | 62501 |
Other cities in Macon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Macon County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 70,007 | The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois. |
| Mount Zion | 5,762 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Forsyth | 3,465 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sangamon | 2,173 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Maroa | 1,700 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Harristown | 1,278 | Village in the United States |
| Long Creek | 1,262 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Casner | 1,186 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Warrensburg | 1,112 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Macon | 1,102 | City in Illinois |
| Blue Mound | 1,065 | Village in Macon County, Illinois |
| Oakley | 988 | Township in Macon County, Illinois |
| Newburg | 885 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Oreana | 804 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Niantic | 647 | Township in Macon County, Illinois |
| Chapin | 474 | Village in the United States |
