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Girard

Illinois · 1,785 residents · 0.934 sq mi
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Girard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,639. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 460 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,800. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,785
−20%since 2000
from 2,245 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,911 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 2,404 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+12%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Girard
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,639
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,806 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,173
+47%since 2000
from $15,090 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
33.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−9%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,633)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(29)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other2.4%(42)
Diversity Score12%(214)
Diversity Score
12
+273%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+70%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Girard, Illinois?

Girard, Illinois has about 1,785 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Girard, Illinois?

The typical household in Girard, Illinois earns about $44,639 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 $75,800, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Girard, Illinois?

About 11.7% 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 16.1% 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 379 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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