Menard County Population

1870–2026

1,992

2026 projection

1.7% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Menard County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,992+361.84%
20251,956+361.88%
20241,920-381.94%
20231,958-221.11%
20221,980+130.66%
20211,967+80.41%
20201,959-1406.67%
20192,099-40.19%
20182,103-120.57%
20172,115+180.86%

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Menard County Demographics

59.5median age

Median age

Female59.5 yrs
Male59.4 yrs

Adults

1,538
653 seniors (65+) · 42% of adults885 other adults

Sex

Female 50.6% · 990Male 49.4% · 965

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 20 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Menard County Income

$53,043median household income

Median household income

$53,043

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$41,339

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

18.9%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Menard County Marital Status

54% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married54%53%54%
Never married12%20%5%
Divorced19%22%17%
Widowed14%5%23%
Separated1%0%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201