Arrowsmith, Illinois
Arrowsmith: Township in McLean County, Illinois
About
Arrowsmith is a township located in the county of McLean in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 294 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 275 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Arrowsmith
| Population : | 275 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | McLean County |
| Area : | 36.11 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 13:26:43 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 61722 |
| Density : | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.91% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Arrowsmith is located at 40°26'58"N 88°37'54"W (40.4494800, -88.6317300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Arrowsmith decreased by 6.91% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 294 | - | census |
| 2011 | 290 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 288 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 291 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 287 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 285 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 283 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 279 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 277 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 275 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 275 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,032 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,501 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 26.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 13,233 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,432 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 30.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.0% |
| White only, percent : | 79.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 13.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 74.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 741 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.8% |
Arrowsmith zip code is 61722.
County name: McLean, County
fips: 17113
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $201,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,404 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $390 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $729 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,933 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.81 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.4% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 255,601 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 959,565 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $99,944 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $58,451 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,462 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,031 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 586 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 325 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 196 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 795 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 100 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 892 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 435.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 21.67 |
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Schools in Arrowsmith
College & universities near Arrowsmith, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457545 | Paul Mitchell the School-Normal | Normal (IL) | 61761 |
| 367051 | Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology | Bloomington (IL) | 61701 |
| 145646 | Illinois Wesleyan University | Bloomington (IL) | 61702-2900 |
| 145813 | Illinois State University | Normal (IL) | 61790-1000 |
| 384342 | Heartland Community College | Normal (IL) | 61761-9446 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Arrowsmith, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Arrowsmith
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Arrowsmith Post Office | Arrowsmith (IL) | 61722 |
| Ellsworth Post Office | Ellsworth (IL) | 61737 |
| Saybrook Post Office | Saybrook (IL) | 61770 |
| Colfax Post Office | Colfax (IL) | 61728 |
| Cooksvill Post Office | Cooksville (IL) | 61730 |
Other cities in McLean County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McLean County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | 77,132 | The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois. |
| Normal | 54,451 | Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Empire | 4,024 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
| Le Roy | 3,498 | City in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Heyworth | 2,869 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Lexington | 2,020 | City in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Hudson | 1,810 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Chenoa | 1,717 | City in Illinois |
| Gridley | 1,392 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
| Danvers | 1,093 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
| Colfax | 1,009 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Downs | 949 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| McLean | 790 | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States |
| Saybrook | 679 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Carlock | 558 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Towanda | 517 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
