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Virden

Illinois · 3,425 residents · 1.889 sq mi
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Virden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,910. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,425
−2%since 2000
from 3,488 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,813 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,846 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Virden
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,910
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,905 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,325
+29%since 2000
from $16,541 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−13%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(3,433)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(16)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(75)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(3,351)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(27)
Asian0.6%(19)
Other1.8%(62)
Diversity Score8%(273)
Diversity Score
8
+270%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Virden, Illinois?

Virden, Illinois has about 3,425 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Virden, Illinois?

The typical household in Virden, Illinois earns about $43,910 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Virden, Illinois expensive?

In Virden, Illinois, the median home is worth about $77,800, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Virden, Illinois?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Virden, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Virden, Illinois?

About 15.4% of people in Virden, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Virden, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Virden, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 199 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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