Menard County's estimated 2026 population is 11,897 with a growth rate of -0.28% 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 -6.29% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Menard County includes 95.74% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
White (95.74%)
Two or more races (3.37%)
Black or African American (0.46%)
Asian (0.39%)
Other race (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,650 | 95.74% |
| Two or more races | 410 | 3.37% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.39% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $115,335 | - |
| Families | $96,413 | $109,495 |
| Households | $81,334 | $97,365 |
| Non Families | $44,028 | $63,080 |
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