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The City of Assumption had a population of 1,152 as of July 1, 2025.
The primary coordinate point for Assumption is located at latitude 39.5203 and longitude -89.049 in Christian County. The formal boundaries for the City of Assumption encompass a land area of 0.88 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Christian County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Assumption has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Assumption is located within Township of Assumption, a minor civil division (MCD) of Christian County.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,152 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 1,152 (100.0%) |
| Population in Families | 818 (71.0%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,164 |
| Diversity Index2 | 18 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $55,403 |
| Average Household Income | $61,302 |
| % of Income for Mortgage4 | 9% |
| Per Capita Income | $27,086 |
| Wealth Index5 | 37 |
| Socioeconomic Status Index6 | Moderate (52.3) |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 568 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 384 (67.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 125 (22.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 59 (10.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $81,556 |
| Average Home Value | $117,552 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 219 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 509 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Family Households | 271 |
| Average Family Size | 3.00 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2020-2025 | 2025-2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -0.05% | -0.21% |
| Households | -0.41% | -0.24% |
| Families | -0.15% | |
| Median Household Income | 1.63% | |
| Per Capita Income | 1.07% | |
| Owner Occupied HU | 0.26% |
The table below compares Assumption to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using July 1, 2025 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 645 | 56th |
| Population Density | # 583 | 60th |
| Median Household Income | # 1266 | 13th |
| Housing Affordability Index | # 1374 | 94th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1367 | 7th |
| Diversity Index | # 895 | 39th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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