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Astoria, IL

Town in Fulton County, Illinois.

Population

984

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,681

ZIP codes

0

Astoria and its ZIP codes

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Astoria at a glance

  • Astoria is about 7.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • The median household income is $50,536, 39% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $67,600 (74% below Illinois) and median rent is $680 a month.

Local data for Astoria, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Astoria, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$50,536

Poverty rate

15.2%

Median home value

$67,600

Median rent

$680/mo

Homeownership

67.5%

Bachelor's or higher

20.1%

Median age

33.0

Average commute

26.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (235), Irish Americans (93), Dutch Americans (32).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fulton County. PPP loans are for Astoria.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,704

8,639 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,445

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$250M

FY 2026, $7,451 per person

Fulton County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Astoria, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone70.6%
  • Carpooled13.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked9.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
  • Worked from home5.3%

Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Astoria, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

651

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

25

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 17°F

40.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Astoria, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.2%

U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts

Diabetes

12.1%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

16.9%

U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.3%

U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts

Cities near Astoria

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
VermontVillage6 mi1.3
BrowningVillage7.2 mi0.3
IpavaVillage8.9 mi0.3
Table GroveVillage10 mi0.3
BathVillage12 mi0.4
RushvilleCity13 mi1.7
LittletonVillage14 mi1.2
IndustryVillage15 mi0.5
AdairCensus-designated place15 mi0.4
LewistownCity16 mi2
HavanaCity16 mi2.8
BeardstownCity16 mi3.7
ChandlervilleVillage16 mi0.8
SmithfieldVillage17 mi0.5
KilbourneVillage19 mi0.9
MariettaVillage19 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Astoria, IL in?
Astoria is in Fulton County, Illinois.
What is the population of Astoria, IL?
About 984 people live in Astoria, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Astoria?
Nearby places include Vermont (6 mi), Browning (7.2 mi), Ipava (8.9 mi), Table Grove (10 mi), Bath (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023