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Arenzville
Nickname(s): 
Home of the World's Best Burgoo
Location of Arenzville in Cass County, Illinois.
Location of Arenzville in Cass County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Cass
Area
 • Total 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2)
 • Land 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
538 ft (164 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 367
 • Density 477/sq mi (184.4/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
62611
Area code(s) 217
FIPS code 17-01946
GNIS feature ID 2397981

Arenzville is a small village located in Cass County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 367 people, according to the 2020 census. Arenzville is sometimes called "Home of the World's Best Burgoo," which is a type of thick stew.

Discover Arenzville's Location

Arenzville is a small village that covers an area of about 0.77 square miles (1.99 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits. It sits at an elevation of 538 feet (164 meters) above sea level.

Who Lives in Arenzville?

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Arenzville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1880:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 379
1890 356 −6.1%
1900 462 29.8%
1910 518 12.1%
1920 479 −7.5%
1930 458 −4.4%
1940 494 7.9%
1950 513 3.8%
1960 417 −18.7%
1970 403 −3.4%
1980 495 22.8%
1990 432 −12.7%
2000 419 −3.0%
2010 409 −2.4%
2020 367 −10.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

A Look at the Community

As of the 2020 census, 367 people lived in Arenzville. Most people living in Arenzville are White. There are also people from other backgrounds, including African American, Pacific Islander, and those of Hispanic or Latino heritage.

There were 151 households in the village. Many of these were families, including married couples living together. About a third of households had children under 18 living with them. Some households had people living alone, including seniors aged 65 or older.

The village has a mix of ages. About 30% of the population is under 18 years old. There are also many adults and seniors. The average age in Arenzville was about 37.7 years old.

The average income for a household in Arenzville was around $81,250 in 2020. For families, the average income was about $86,875. Only a small percentage of families and people lived below the poverty line.

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