Amboy, IL is a small rural town located in Lee County with a population of 2,450 and a population density of 363 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Amboy offers plenty of sightseeing opportunities and year-round outdoor activities. Businesses in the area include the Amboy Car Wash & Lube Center, Amboy Family Dental Care, and the Amboy Country Market. Outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, camping, hunting and bird watching can be enjoyed at nearby parks like Grinnell Park or Matsel Nature Preserve. The city also hosts several community organizations like the Amboy Lions Club, and sporting events such as golf tournaments at Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course or basketball games at Amboy High School are popular among local residents.
The population in Amboy is 2,450. There are 389 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Amboy is 43, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Amboy is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Amboy
- 52.8% are married
- 17.1% are divorced
- 29.1% are married with children
- 17.9% have children, but are single
Race in Amboy
- 95.7% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander