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Girard

Illinois · 1,768 residents (2025 est.) · 0.934 sq mi
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Girard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,300. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 502 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,100. The poverty rate of 31.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,743
−22%since 2000
from 2,245 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,866 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 2,404 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+12%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,768 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Girard
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,806 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,002
+72%since 2000
from $15,090 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+7%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
45.3% rent
Vacancy rate
24.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+5%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(2,201)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(25)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(72)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,649)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(50)
Diversity Score12.9%(225)
Diversity Score
13
+302%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2017
from 77.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Girard, Illinois?

Girard, Illinois has about 1,743 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Girard, Illinois?

The typical household in Girard, Illinois earns about $50,300 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Girard, Illinois expensive?

In Girard, Illinois, the median home is worth about $98,100, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Girard, Illinois?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Girard, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Girard, Illinois?

About 31.0% of people in Girard, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Girard, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Girard, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 421 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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