Astoria, Illinois
Astoria: Incorporated town in Fulton County, Illinois, United States
About
Astoria is a town located in the county of Fulton in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,141 and a population density of 1,934 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,015 inhabitants.
The town was created 186 years ago in 1838.
Quick Facts about Astoria
| Population : | 1,015 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Fulton County |
| Plate code : | 618 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 309 |
| Area : | 0.59 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,329 feet / 710 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1839 (186 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:04:13 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 61501 |
| Density : | 1,720 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -12.41% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Astoria is located at 40°13'39"N 90°21'34"W (40.2275400, -90.3595700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Astoria decreased by 12.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,141 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,135 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,124 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,110 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,100 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,091 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,082 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,068 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,051 | -1.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,032 | -1.84% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,015 | -1.67% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 43,718 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 40,289 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 8.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 45,425 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 40,286 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.9% |
| White only, percent : | 80.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 11.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 61.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 24.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,445 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 40.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.5% |
Astoria zip code is 61501.
County name: Fulton, County
fips: 17057
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $287,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,921 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $599 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,556 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 13,110 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.35 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.4% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 120,808 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 546,052 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,933 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $75,101 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,274 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,941 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,133 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,379 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,438 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,295 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 284 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,503 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,096.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.83 |
People born in Astoria (2)
People born in Astoria, including United States viticulturist Thomas Volney Munson, painter, etcher, and art instructor Nell Brooker Mayhew, .
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Schools in Astoria
College & universities near Astoria, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149772 | Western Illinois University | Macomb (IL) | 61455 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Astoria, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| PIA | Peoria, Illinois | 6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway | BUS |
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
Post offices near Astoria
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Astoria Post Office | Astoria (IL) | 61501 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Astoria , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 10,029 people.
- Astoria , South Dakota town in Deuel County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 134 people.
Other cities in Fulton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fulton County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Canton | 13,265 | City in Fulton County, Illinois, United States |
| Farmington | 2,181 | City in the northeast corner of Fulton County, Illinois, United States |
| Lewistown | 2,096 | High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois |
| Buckeye | 1,251 | Township in Stephenson County, Illinois |
| Cuba | 1,149 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Avon | 699 | Village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States |
| Vermont | 624 | Village in Illinois |
| Saint David | 516 | Human settlement in Fulton County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Ipava | 412 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Table Grove | 372 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| London Mills | 367 | Village in Fulton and Knox counties, Illinois, United States |
| Dunfermline | 275 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Smithfield | 217 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Bryant | 209 | Village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States |
| Norris | 195 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Banner | 173 | Village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Astoria distances to largest Illinois cities
