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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, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White11,65095.74%
Two or more races4103.37%
Black or African American560.46%
Asian470.39%
Other race60.05%
Native American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Menard County Marital Status

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