Based on the historical population data provided for the ZIP code 62501 in Argenta Illinois the area spans 75 point 32 square miles and has experienced fluctuations in population and population density over the years from 2010 to 2022 the population peaked in 2017 at 3383 residents and has since declined to 2959 in 2022 the corresponding population density has also decreased from a high of 44 point 92 people per square mile in 2017 to 39 point 29 people per square mile in 2022

Given the current population density of 39 point 29 people per square mile the area can be classified as remote rural remote rural areas are characterized by very sparse populations minimal infrastructure and limited services the lifestyle in such areas is predominantly agricultural or undeveloped with a focus on privacy and self sustainability residents often engage in outdoor and recreational activities due to the natural environment and large expanses of land per household typically more than 5 acres

Considering the national average household size of 2 point 61 the estimated number of housing units corresponding to the 2022 population is approximately 1134 this suggests that the area is sparsely populated with a low density of housing units spread across the 75 point 32 square miles