Arthur, IL is a small rural village located in east central Illinois. The population is approximately 2,006 people and the population density is 1,653 people per square mile. While Arthur is not as densely populated as the United States overall (93 people per square mile), it does offer plenty of local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, and other organizations and sporting events to keep its residents entertained. Local businesses include Papa Don’s Pizza Parlor, Arthur Flowers & Gifts, and Mikesn Exhaust Service. The town also hosts several annual fairs that celebrate the local culture including the Arthur Amish Days and Farm Festival. Year-round outdoor activities are abundant with fishing on Lake Shelbyville or biking through Douglas-Hart Nature Trails nearby. Other organizations in town include the Arthur Lions Club which sponsors various community events throughout the year such as dances, bingo games, movie nights and more. Last but not least, Arthur hosts several local sporting events throughout the summer such as softball tournaments at Winding Creek Park or Little League baseball games at Tomahawk Field. All in all, this small rural village offers plenty of fun activities for both locals and visitors alike!
The population in Arthur is 2,006. There are 1,513 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Arthur is 47.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Arthur is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Arthur
- 58.4% are married
- 13.0% are divorced
- 29.3% are married with children
- 17.9% have children, but are single
Race in Arthur
- 95.3% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 3.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander