Assumption, Illinois
Assumption: City in Christian County, Illinois, United States
About
Assumption is a city located in the county of Christian in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,168 and a population density of 1,327 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,056 inhabitants.
The city was created 168 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Assumption
| Population : | 1,056 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Christian County |
| Postal code : | 62510 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
| Area : | 0.88 km2 |
| Altitude : | 643 feet / 196 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1856 (168 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 01:16:04 (20th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1,200 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.61% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Assumption is located at 39°31'13"N 89°2'56"W (39.5203200, -89.0489700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Assumption decreased by 10.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,168 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,168 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,157 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,143 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,132 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,118 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,109 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,097 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,084 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,070 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,056 | -1.33% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Assumption
1 Assumption Historical Museum
133 N Chestnut St, Assumption, IL 62510, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Assumption
1 Assumption City Hall
229 N Chestnut St, Assumption, IL 62510 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Assumption (3)
People born in Assumption, including radio host Brant Hansen, politician James T. Carroll, faculty member at Illinois State University and president of Eastern Illinois University Stanley G. Rives, .
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Schools in Assumption
College & universities near Assumption, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147244 | Millikin University | Decatur (IL) | 62522-2084 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Assumption, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Assumption
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Assumption Post Office | Assumption (IL) | 62510 |
Other cities in Christian County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Christian County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Taylorville | 10,280 | City in Christian County, Illinois |
| Pana | 5,327 | Town in Christian County, Illinois, United States |
| Kincaid | 1,362 | City in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Edinburg | 1,006 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Morrisonville | 990 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Stonington | 835 | Township in Christian County, Illinois |
| Mount Auburn | 514 | Township in Christian County, Illinois |
| Tovey | 467 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Rosamond | 393 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Owaneco | 223 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Palmer | 204 | Village in Christian County, Illinois, United States |
| Bulpitt | 199 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Jeisyville | 100 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Assumption distances to largest Illinois cities
