State
County
Land Area (mi²)
17.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
189.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.82%
Growth Since 2010
-7.17%
World Population Review
Virden, Illinois Population 2021
3,406
Virden is a city located in Macoupin County Illinois. Virden has a 2020 population of 3,406. Virden is currently declining at a rate of -0.82% annually and its population has decreased by -7.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,669 in 2010. Virden reached it's highest population of 3,669 in 2010.
The average household income in Virden is $61,011 with a poverty rate of 8.68%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $641 per month, and the median house value is $91,900. The median age in Virden is 44.6 years, 40.7 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
Virden Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Virden was:
- White: 99.23%
- Two or more races: 0.34%
- Black or African American: 0.26%
- Asian: 0.17%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Virden, Illinois is 3,406 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,490.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,669.
Virden, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,475 | 99.23% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 0.34% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.17% |
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Virden Population by Race
Virden Population Pyramid $2021
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Virden Population by Age
Virden Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,481 | 2.33 | 76.2 |
| Married | 651 | 3.37 | 84.8 |
| Non Family | 587 | 1.12 | 66.1 |
| Female | 211 | 2.39 | 73.9 |
| Male | 32 | 2.69 | 100 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
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Virden Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 86 | 3.44% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 93 | 3.72% |
| High School Graduate | 1,011 | 40.42% |
| Some College | 577 | 23.07% |
| Associates Degree | 290 | 11.60% |
| Bachelors Degree | 307 | 12.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 137 | 5.48% |
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Virden Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Virden Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,464 | 2,285 | 444 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 28 | |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | |
| Black | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.02%.
Virden Educational Attainment by Race
Virden Earnings by Educational Attainment
Virden Language by Age
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Virden Language
98.91% of Virden residents speak only English, while 1.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.73% of the population.
Virden Language
8.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.69%
Male Poverty Rate
14.33%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Virden
The race most likely to be in poverty in Virden is White, with 8.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Virden is White, with 8.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.50%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.96%.
Virden Poverty
Virden Poverty Rate by Education
Virden Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Virden Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Virden Marital Status
Virden Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 203 | 7.73% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 57.14% |
Virden Veterans by Race
Virden Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
Virden Veterans by Education
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55.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
Virden Employment by Age
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Virden Employment by Race
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Virden Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.83%
Native Born
0.17%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.17%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.83% of Virden residents were born in the United States, with 85.41% 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.
Virden Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,406 | -28 | -0.82% |
| 2020 | 3,434 | -28 | -0.81% |
| 2019 | 3,462 | -28 | -0.80% |
| 2018 | 3,490 | -13 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 3,503 | -9 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 3,512 | -16 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 3,528 | -23 | -0.65% |
| 2014 | 3,551 | -35 | -0.98% |
| 2013 | 3,586 | -27 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 3,613 | -53 | -1.45% |
| 2011 | 3,666 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 3,669 | 0.00% |