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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.
In Argenta, about 66% of adults are married.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Argenta than in most places.
In 2000, Argenta had a median family income of $49,028. Argenta has a large middle class.
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.
Approximately 85% of housing in Argenta is owner-occupied.
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.
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