COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Menard County

Illinois · 11,164 residents · 314.391 sq mi

Time machine

VIEWING

COMPARE TO

The short version

Menard County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,326. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $51,800.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 35.4

US median: 33.0

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 26%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

11,164

−11%vs 2000

vs 12,486 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

36 / sq mi

−11%vs 2000

vs 40 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

35.4

−7%vs 2000

vs 38.0 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202412K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$29,326

−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $46,596 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,954

−40%vs 2000

vs $21,584 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

9.6%

+1.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.2% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$51,800

−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $92,700 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$320

−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $455 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

76.6%

−2.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 78.9% in 2000

23.4% rent

Afford Score

1.8

−11%vs 2000

vs 2.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

RELATED:See current rent listings in Menard County on RentDataNow

Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic98%(12,240)

Black0.4%(48)

Hispanic / Latino0.8%(94)

Asian0.2%(21)

Other0%

Diversity Score3.3%(406)

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.7%(11,132)

Black0%(3)

Hispanic / Latino0.4%(48)

Asian0%(3)

Other0.2%(26)

Diversity Score1.8%(198)

Diversity Score

−45%vs 2000

vs 3 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

13.8%

−6.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 20.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

77.3%

−11.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 88.3% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.5%

−2.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.7% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

27.3 min

+47%vs 2000

vs 18.6 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Menard County

Head to head

Compare Menard County to nearby counties

MENARD COUNTY VS

Mason County

Income$62,845+114%

Home value$103,400+100%

Population12,411+5%

SEE FULL COMPARISON →

MENARD COUNTY VS

Sangamon County

Income$75,357+157%

Home value$176,300+240%

Population194,170+1537%

SEE FULL COMPARISON →

MENARD COUNTY VS

Logan County

Income$66,358+126%

Home value$134,400+159%

Population27,182+129%

SEE FULL COMPARISON →

MENARD COUNTY VS

Cass County

Income$68,125+132%

Home value$97,100+87%

Population12,463+5%

SEE FULL COMPARISON →

Frequently asked

How many people live in Menard County, Illinois?

Menard County, Illinois has about 11,164 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Menard County, Illinois?

The typical household in Menard County, Illinois earns about $29,326 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Menard County, Illinois expensive?

In Menard County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $51,800, and the typical rent is about $320 a month.

How educated are people in Menard County, Illinois?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Menard County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Menard County, Illinois?

About 9.6% of people in Menard County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

3 census tracts

Census Tract 101 Census Tract 102 Census Tract 103

5 ZIP codes

ZIP 62675 ZIP 62613 ZIP 62642 ZIP 62688 ZIP 62673

Up the hierarchy

All counties in Illinois

Rankings

Highest income counties Lowest poverty counties

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

How we source and harmonize this data →