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Virgil

Illinois · 289 residents · 2.183 sq mi
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Virgil is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $239,800. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
289
+9%since 2000
from 266 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
132 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+43%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2483023574124662000201020202024Virgil
2024312
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,333
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,252 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,216
+24%since 2000
from $26,881 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,577
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
15.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+45%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(255)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(257)
Black1.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.5%(59)
Diversity Score
21
+147%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+5%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 81.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
42.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Virgil, Illinois?

Virgil, Illinois has about 289 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Virgil, Illinois?

The typical household in Virgil, Illinois earns about $83,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Virgil, Illinois expensive?

In Virgil, Illinois, the median home is worth about $239,800, and the typical rent is about $1,577 a month.

How educated are people in Virgil, Illinois?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Virgil, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Virgil, Illinois?

About 4.0% of people in Virgil, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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