Arthur is a village located in Douglas County Illinois. Arthur has a 2024 population of 2,259. Arthur is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 1.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,227 in 2020.
The average household income in Arthur is $68,582 with a poverty rate of 15.09%. The median age in Arthur is 48.1 years: 47 years for males, and 49.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Arthur was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,843 | 92.52% |
| Other race | 109 | 5.47% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 1.66% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 916 | 2.12 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Married | 434 | 2.96 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Non Family | 382 | 1.05 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Female | 51 | 2.69 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Male | 49 | 2.37 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
75.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 119 | 8.17% |
| Associates Degree | 88 | 6.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 210 | 14.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 94 | 6.46% |
| High School Graduate | 420 | 28.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 105 | 7.21% |
| Some College | 420 | 28.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,381 | 1,164 | 286 |
| Other Race | 45 | 45 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 43 | 43 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 9 | 3 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 34.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,854 | $104,271 | $42,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,333 | $0 | $67,250 |
| High School Graduate | $38,000 | $57,566 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,750 | $48,603 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,944 | $59,167 | $33,902 |
| Some College | $33,952 | $56,071 | $32,903 |
$45,944
Average Earnings
$59,167
Average Male
$33,902
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.82% of Arthur residents speak only English, while 7.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,782 | 181 | 10.16% |
| Other | 109 | 97 | 88.99% |
| Hispanic | 87 | 65 | 74.71% |
| Multiple | 33 | 14 | 42.42% |
15.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.81%
Male Poverty Rate
15.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Arthur is Other, with 88.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Arthur is White, with 10.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.54% |
| Some College | 15.02% |
| High School | 14.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 64% |
| Male Employed | 6.79% |
| Female Employed | 3.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,500 | $89,046 |
| Households | $50,192 | $68,582 |
| Married Families | $96,855 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,667 | $38,365 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.0%
Male Marriage Rate
48.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
85
Number of Veterans
85
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 36 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| World War II | 12 |
| Korea | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 5.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.09%
Born in Arthur
96.79%
Native Born
3.21%
Foreign Born
1.46%
Non Citizen
1.76%
Naturalized
96.79% of Arthur residents were born in the United States, with 73.09% having been born in Illinois. 1.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,299 | 8 | 0.35% |
| 2028 | 2,291 | 8 | 0.35% |
| 2027 | 2,283 | 8 | 0.35% |
| 2026 | 2,275 | 8 | 0.35% |
| 2025 | 2,267 | 8 | 0.35% |
| 2024 | 2,259 | 8 | 0.36% |
| 2023 | 2,251 | 53 | 2.41% |
| 2022 | 2,198 | -28 | -1.26% |
| 2021 | 2,226 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 2,227 | 27 | 1.23% |
| 2019 | 2,200 | -19 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 2,219 | -22 | -0.98% |
| 2017 | 2,241 | -10 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 2,251 | -18 | -0.79% |
| 2015 | 2,269 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2,269 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 2,270 | -8 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 2,278 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2011 | 2,277 | -9 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 2,286 | 0 | 0% |