Virden, Illinois Population 2022
Virden is a city located in Macoupin County Illinois. Virden has a 2020 population of 3,193. Virden is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -1.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,231 in 2010.
The average household income in Virden is $60,464 with a poverty rate of 10.68%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $728 per month, and the median house value is $93,900. The median age in Virden is 41.3 years, 39 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
Virden Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Virdenwas:
- White: 99.54%
- Asian: 0.46%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,428 | 99.54% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.46% |
Virden Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,479 | 2.29 | 67.9 |
| Married | 610 | 3.01 | 77.7 |
| Male | 78 | 3.74 | 88.5 |
| Female | 237 | 2.46 | 54.9 |
| Non Family | 554 | 1.22 | 59.7 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 0.36% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 132 | 5.21% |
| High School Graduate | 1,228 | 48.46% |
| Some College | 432 | 17.05% |
| Associates Degree | 301 | 11.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 339 | 13.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 93 | 3.67% |
Virden Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,514 | 2,373 | 432 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.18%.
Virden Language by Age
Virden Language
98.78% of Virden residents speak only English, while 1.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.90% of the population.
10.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.15%
Male Poverty Rate
14.99%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Virden
The race most likely to be in poverty in Virden is White, with 10.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Virden is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.99%.
Virden Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Virden Married by Age and Sex
Virden Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Virden Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 3.83% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 100.00% |
Virden Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
85.71%
Born in Virden
99.54%
Native Born
0.46%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.46%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.54% of Virden residents were born in the United States, with 85.71% having been born in Illinois. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 4,000 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 4,682 | 682 | 1.59% |
| 1930 | 3,011 | -1,671 | -4.32% |
| 1940 | 3,041 | 30 | 0.10% |
| 1950 | 3,206 | 165 | 0.53% |
| 1960 | 3,309 | 103 | 0.32% |
| 1970 | 3,504 | 195 | 0.57% |
| 1980 | 3,899 | 395 | 1.07% |
| 1990 | 3,635 | -264 | -0.70% |
| 2000 | 3,488 | -147 | -0.41% |
| 2010 | 3,425 | -63 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 3,406 | -19 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 3,387 | -19 | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 3,368 | -19 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 3,349 | -19 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 3,330 | -19 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 3,311 | -19 | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 3,292 | -19 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 3,273 | -19 | -0.58% |
| 2019 | 3,254 | -19 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 3,231 | -23 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 3,212 | -19 | -0.59% |
| 2022 | 3,193 | -19 | -0.59% |