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Argenta, IL


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Argenta, Illinois

Argenta, Illinois, in Macon county, is 12 miles NE of Decatur, Illinois (center to center) and 121 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The village is conveniently located inside the Decatur metropolitan area. There are an estimated 921 people in Argenta.

The People and Families of Argenta

In Argenta, about 66% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Argenta than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Argenta had a median family income of $49,028. Argenta has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,000) in Argenta. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Argenta Housing

Approximately 85% of housing in Argenta is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Argenta, 95% of commuters drive to work. The village is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Argenta strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Argenta People in Middle Class or Better
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 9%Argenta Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Argenta Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Argenta, IL

Comparing Argenta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women75
Age of the Population55
Senior Citizens44
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty108
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home43
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Affordability of Rents67
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Housing Recently Built33
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