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Menard County

State:
Illinois
County Seat:
Petersburg

Menard County's estimated 2025 population is 11,718 with a growth rate of -1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Menard County is the 83rd largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 12,696 and has seen a growth of -7.7% since that time.

11,718
Total Population
37
Population Density (mi²)
83
Population Rank (State)
-118 -1%
Annual Population Growth

Menard County Population

Menard County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Menard County includes 95.74% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White11,65095.74%
Two or more races4103.37%
Black or African American560.46%
Asian470.39%
Other race60.05%

Menard County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Menard County's average per capita income is $52,786. Household income levels show a median of $81,334. The poverty rate stands at 9.76%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$115,335-
Families$96,413$109,495
Households$81,334$97,365
Non Families$44,028$63,080

$52,786

Average Income

$81,334

Median Household Income

9.76%

Poverty Rate