Arthur, Illinois
Arthur: village in Illinois, United States
About
Arthur is a village located in the county of Douglas in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,288 and a population density of 1,733 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,192 inhabitants.
The village was created 149 years ago in 1876.
Quick Facts about Arthur
| Population | 2,192 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Douglas County |
| Postal code | 61911 |
| Phone Area Codes | 217 |
| Area | 1.32 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7148,-88.4723 |
| Altitude | 663 feet / 202 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1877 (149 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 05:59:22 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,661 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.38% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Arthur is located at 39°42'53"N 88°28'20"W (39.7147600, -88.4722800).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Arthur decreased by 4.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,288 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,274 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,274 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,268 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,265 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,265 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,250 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,238 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,216 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,200 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,192 | -0.36% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 144,399 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 144,246 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 148,654 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 144,229 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 40.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 35.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 40.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 20.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,630 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 30.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 41.8% |
Arthur zip code is 61911.
County name: Douglas, County
fips: 17041
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 41.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $174,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,937 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $922 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,163 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 50,638 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.79 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 76.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 148,380 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,689,954 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,063,279 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 900,700 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,151 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,662 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,067 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 21.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 10,452 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,149 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,352 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,505 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,349 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 692 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,152 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 9,029.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 15.97 |
Best Things to Do in Arthur
1The Great Pumpkin Patch
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2Green Meadow Farm
Rating: 4.6 (28)
48 E Co Rd 200 N, Arthur, IL 61911, United States View details
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Services and Civic Places in Arthur
1Arthur Visitors Center
Rating: 4 (2)
106 E Progress St, Arthur, IL 61911, United States View details
Phone: +12175432242 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Arthur, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146506 | Lake Land College | Mattoon (IL) | 61938 |
| 144892 | Eastern Illinois University | Charleston (IL) | 61920 |
| 148292 | Richland Community College | Decatur (IL) | 62521-8512 |
| 147439 | Mr John's School of Cosmetology Esthetics & Nails-Decatur | Decatur (IL) | 62521 |
| 475653 | Reflections Academy of Beauty | Decatur (IL) | 62523-1208 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Arthur, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Arthur, Wisconsin township in Chippewa County, Wisconsin with a population of 791 people.
- Arthur, Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 194 people.
- Arthur, Nebraska village in Nebraska, United States with a population of 119 people.
- Arthur, North Dakota city in North Dakota, United States with a population of 83 people.
Other cities in Douglas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Douglas County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscola | 4,370 | City in Illinois |
| Bourbon | 4,061 | Township in Douglas County, Illinois |
| Arcola | 2,838 | Township in Douglas County, Illinois |
| Villa Grove | 2,414 | City in Douglas County, Illinois, United States |
| Atwood | 1,155 | City in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States |
| Newman | 836 | Village in Illinois |
| Camargo | 596 | Village in Douglas County Illinois, United States |
| Hindsboro | 296 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Murdock | 238 | Township in Douglas County, Illinois |
| Garrett | 160 | Human settlement in Douglas County, Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Arthur distances to largest Illinois cities