If you're looking for the population and steets of Ashmore City, Illinois, you've come to the right place. Listed below are the most recent figures for this city. The population of Ashmore City is estimated to reach 740 by 2020, making it the 738th largest in the state and the 11627th in the United States. Ashmore's population has been declining at a rate of -0.40% since the 2010 census. The population density is 920 people per square mile, which is lower than the state average of 1,800.
The city began as an outpost, with a post office, church, blacksmith shop, and store. In 1852, the town was named St. Omer. This small community was meant to grow into a town of some size, but was too far from the railroad to support its development. Today, the only surviving building is the church. This small village is located on Section 24-13-10.
The median property value of Ashmore is $77,100, making it 0.321 times smaller than the national average. The percentage of people living below the poverty line in Ashmore, IL is 74.5%, which is higher than the national average. The highest paying industries in Ashmore are Education (47.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (38.7%), and Retail Trade (57.6%).