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Menard County

Illinois · 12,297 residents · 314.391 sq mi
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Menard County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,550. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $151,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
12,297
−2%since 2000
from 12,486 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+15%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Menard County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,550
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,596 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,221
+82%since 2000
from $21,584 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−2%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(11,502)
Black0.7%(80)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(160)
Asian0.4%(49)
Other2%(243)
Diversity Score10.7%(1,318)
Segregation Score16.6%(2,036)
Diversity Score
11
+229%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.8%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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MENARD COUNTY VS
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Home value$176,300+16%
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MENARD COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Menard County, Illinois?

Menard County, Illinois has about 12,297 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Menard County, Illinois earns about $77,550 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 $151,900, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Menard County, Illinois?

About 23.3% 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 7.6% of people in Menard County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Menard County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Menard County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,133 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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