Argos, Indiana
Argos: Town in Indiana
About
Argos is a town located in the county of Marshall in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,691 and a population density of 504 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,619 inhabitants.
The town was created 156 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Argos
| Population : | 1,619 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Marshall County |
| Postal code : | 46501 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 574 |
| Area : | 3.36 km2 |
| Continent : | North America |
| Named for : | Argos |
| Altitude : | 728 feet / 222 meters |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1869 (156 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 14:24:37 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 482 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.45% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Argos is located at 41°14'16"N 86°12'53"W (41.2378000, -86.2146500).
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Official website of Argos
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Argos decreased by 4.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,691 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,674 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,669 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,664 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,656 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,648 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,641 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,635 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,628 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,626 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,619 | -0.43% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 17,602 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 17,505 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,530 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 17,505 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 16.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.1% |
| White only, percent : | 89.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 731 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 47.1% |
Argos zip code is 46501.
County name: Marshall, County
fips: 18099
Argos, Sidney
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 47.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $118,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $938 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $364 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $643 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,413 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.31 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.5% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 158,779 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 324,110 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,497 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $33,575 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,351 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 30.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,699 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,054 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 332 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 57 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,512 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 244 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,240 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,216.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 14.39 |
Schools in Argos
College & universities near Argos, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150048 | Ancilla College | Donaldson (IN) | 46513-0001 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Argos, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOB | South Bend station | 2702 West Washington Avenue | RAIL |
| EKH | Elkhart station | 131 Tyler Avenue | RAIL |
| NLS | Niles station | 598 Dey St. | RAIL |
| NBM | New Buffalo, Michigan | 517 South Whittaker Street | RAIL |
| NBU | New Buffalo | 226 North Whittaker Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Marshall County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marshall County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 23,960 | Unincorporated community in Marshall County, Indiana |
| Plymouth | 9,953 | City in Marshall County, Indiana, United States |
| Tippecanoe | 8,863 | Township in Marshall County, Indiana |
| Bremen | 4,450 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Bourbon | 1,746 | Human settlement in Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Culver | 1,484 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Walnut | 1,383 | Unincorporated community in Marshall County, Indiana |
| La Paz | 549 | Town in Indiana, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Argos distances to largest Indiana cities
