Argenta, IL Demographics

A map of Argenta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	806	850	91.7%	93.1%
Multiracial	56	41	6.4%	4.5%
Hispanic	8	16	0.9%	1.8%
Black	6	2	0.7%	0.2%
Native American/Other	3	2	0.3%	0.2%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.2%

Argenta, Illinois has an estimated population of 879, a decrease from the 913 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.7% White, 6.4% Multiracial, 0.9% Hispanic, 0.7% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Argenta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Argenta has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Argenta, that probability was 13.1% in 2020 and 15.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Argenta is ranked the 743rd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Argenta was ranked the 719th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Argenta's White Population

806 residents of Argenta, or 91.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Argenta is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Argenta ranks 460th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Argenta's White population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of Argenta's population has decreased from 93.1% to 91.7%.

Argenta is more White than neighboring Oreana (87.6% White), Cisco (88% White), Lane (51.7% White), and Maroa (72.6% White). Argenta is less White than neighboring Cerro Gordo (94.7% White).

Argenta's Black Population

6 residents of Argenta, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Argenta is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Argenta ranks 1033rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Argenta's Black population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Black residents' share of Argenta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Argenta is more Black than neighboring Cisco (0% Black), and Cerro Gordo (0.1% Black). Argenta is less Black than neighboring Oreana (2.9% Black), Lane (0.8% Black), and Maroa (3.2% Black).

Argenta's Asian Population

0 residents of Argenta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Argenta is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Argenta ranks 892nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Argenta's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Argenta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Argenta is less Asian than neighboring Oreana (0.3% Asian), Cisco (2.1% Asian), and Maroa (5% Asian).

Argenta's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Argenta, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Argenta is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Argenta ranks 1041st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Argenta's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Argenta's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.9%.

Argenta is more Hispanic than neighboring Lane (0% Hispanic). Argenta is less Hispanic than neighboring Oreana (4.5% Hispanic), Cisco (5.1% Hispanic), Cerro Gordo (1.1% Hispanic), and Maroa (5.1% Hispanic).

Argenta's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Argenta, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Argenta is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Argenta ranks 998th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Argenta's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Argenta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Argenta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oreana (0% Native American/Other), Cisco (0% Native American/Other), Lane (0% Native American/Other), and Maroa (0.2% Native American/Other). Argenta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cerro Gordo (1.6% Native American/Other).

Argenta's Multiracial Population

56 residents of Argenta, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Argenta is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Argenta ranks 375th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Argenta's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Argenta's population has increased from 4.5% to 6.4%.

Argenta is more Multiracial than neighboring Oreana (4.7% Multiracial), Cisco (4.7% Multiracial), and Cerro Gordo (2.4% Multiracial). Argenta is less Multiracial than neighboring Lane (47.5% Multiracial), and Maroa (13.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.