Menard County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17129 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,095 | — | #2,346 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $82,176 | +9.4% | #503 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.8 years | +10.0% | #1,262 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $185,500 | -34.2% | #1,566 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $885 | -23.9% | #1,517 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | -19.7% | #814 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Menard County has a population of 12,095, making it the #2,346 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Menard County is $82,176, ranking #503 out of 3,222 counties — 9.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.1% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Menard County is $185,500 (-34.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $885/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.5%.
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97.8% of residents in Menard County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.7% above the national rate.
About Menard County, Illinois
Menard County, Illinois has a total population of 12,095, making it the 2,346th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Menard County is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Menard County is $82,176, which ranks #503 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Menard County is $185,500, 34.2% below the national median. Renters in Menard County pay a median gross rent of $885 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Menard County, 28.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.4 min.
Menard County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%).
All data for Menard County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.