Astoria town, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Astoria town is a small community located in Illinois, within Fulton County. The total population is 1,094. It ranks as the 673rd most populous out of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Astoria town is 31.8 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 38.9 years. With 28.2% of the population under 18, Astoria town has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Astoria town is $49,345. This is 40% lower than the state median of $81,702. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.9%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $63,700. Housing costs are 75% lower than the state median of $250,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Astoria town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Astoria town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (93.6% vs 58.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 18.5%.

Education

15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 37.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Astoria town, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. For official data, visit data.census.gov.