Assumption is a city located in Christian County Illinois. Assumption has a 2024 population of 1,102. Assumption is currently declining at a rate of -0.99% annually and its population has decreased by -3.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,145 in 2020.
The average household income in Assumption is $57,003 with a poverty rate of 9.06%. The median age in Assumption is 38.1 years: 38.8 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Assumption was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 953 | 93.07% |
| Two or more races | 63 | 6.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 476 | 2.15 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Non Family | 238 | 1.32 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Married | 149 | 2.9 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Female | 69 | 3.25 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Male | 20 | 2.75 | 85 | 15 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
69.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 2.9% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 9.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 71 | 11.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 3.7% |
| High School Graduate | 329 | 52.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 3.06% |
| Some College | 105 | 16.91% |
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 | 602 | 565 | 94 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,906 | $0 | $48,281 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,250 | $0 | $86,250 |
| High School Graduate | $37,422 | $39,375 | $34,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $68,125 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,964 | $42,212 | $41,250 |
| Some College | $46,591 | $55,682 | $41,944 |
$41,964
Average Earnings
$42,212
Average Male
$41,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.1% of Assumption residents speak only English, while 3.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 943 | 83 | 8.8% |
| Multiple | 63 | 9 | 14.29% |
9.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.36%
Male Poverty Rate
7.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Assumption is Multiple, with 14.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Assumption is White, with 8.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 11.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.45% |
| High School | 5.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Male Employed | 4.2% |
| Female Employed | 3.82% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,571 | $67,118 |
| Households | $52,746 | $57,003 |
| Married Families | $72,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,929 | $44,902 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.8%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
52
Number of Veterans
45
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 6.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
86.13%
Born in Assumption
99.71%
Native Born
0.29%
Foreign Born
0.29%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.71% of Assumption residents were born in the United States, with 86.13% having been born in Illinois. 0.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,048 | -11 | -1.04% |
| 2028 | 1,059 | -11 | -1.03% |
| 2027 | 1,070 | -10 | -0.93% |
| 2026 | 1,080 | -11 | -1.01% |
| 2025 | 1,091 | -11 | -1% |
| 2024 | 1,102 | -11 | -0.99% |
| 2023 | 1,113 | -7 | -0.62% |
| 2022 | 1,120 | -14 | -1.23% |
| 2021 | 1,134 | -11 | -0.96% |
| 2020 | 1,145 | 75 | 7.01% |
| 2019 | 1,070 | -14 | -1.29% |
| 2018 | 1,084 | -13 | -1.19% |
| 2017 | 1,097 | -12 | -1.08% |
| 2016 | 1,109 | -9 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 1,118 | -14 | -1.24% |
| 2014 | 1,132 | -11 | -0.96% |
| 2013 | 1,143 | -14 | -1.21% |
| 2012 | 1,157 | -11 | -0.94% |
| 2011 | 1,168 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 1,173 | 0 | 0% |