Ashmore, Illinois
Ashmore: Township in Coles County, Illinois
About
Ashmore is a township located in the county of Coles in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 785 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 740 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ashmore
| Population : | 740 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Coles County |
| Area : | 53.69 km2 |
| Altitude : | 692 feet / 211 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:13:04 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 61912 |
| Density : | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.08% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ashmore is located at 39°31'59"N 88°1'20"W (39.5330900, -88.0222600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ashmore decreased by 6.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 785 | - | census |
| 2011 | 775 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 775 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 776 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 769 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 767 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 765 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 756 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 749 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 747 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 740 | -0.95% | estimation process |
Ashmore zip code is 61912.
County name: Coles, County
fips: 17029
Schools in Ashmore
College & universities near Ashmore, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144892 | Eastern Illinois University | Charleston (IL) | 61920 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ashmore, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
Post offices near Ashmore
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ashmor Post Office | Ashmore (IL) | 61912 |
Other cities in Coles County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Coles County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 20,034 | City in Illinois |
| Mattoon | 17,513 | City in Illinois |
| Paradise | 1,293 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Hutton | 879 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Embarrass | 559 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Humboldt | 414 | Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Lerna | 274 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Oakland | 127 | City in Coles County, Illinois, United States |
