Avena, Illinois
Avena: Unincorporated community in Illinois
About
Avena is a city located in the county of Fayette in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,010. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,924 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Avena
| Population : | 1,924 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Fayette County |
| Altitude : | 1,916 feet / 584 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:30:33 (22nd December 2024) |
| Population growth : | -4.47% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Avena is located at 39°0'27"N 88°55'40"W (39.0075400, -88.9278400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Avena decreased by 4.47% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,010 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,013 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,998 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,999 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,980 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,978 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,956 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,950 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,935 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,933 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,924 | -0.47% | estimation process |
Schools in Avena
College & universities near Avena, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145372 | Greenville University | Greenville (IL) | 62246 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Avena, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Avena
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brownstown Post Office | Brownstown (IL) | 62418 |
Other cities in Fayette County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fayette County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vandalia | 6,662 | Township in Fayette County, Illinois |
| Saint Elmo | 1,367 | City in Illinois |
| Ramsey | 1,003 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| La Clede | 881 | Township in Fayette County, Illinois |
| Brownstown | 733 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sefton | 567 | Township in Fayette County, Illinois |
| Pittsburg | 549 | Village in Illinois |
| Farina | 495 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Wilberton | 489 | Township in Fayette County, Illinois |
| Shafter | 478 | Township in Fayette County, Illinois |
| Saint Peter | 338 | Human settlement in Fayette County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Bingham | 77 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Avena distances to largest Illinois cities
