Menard County, Illinois

Total Population: 12,169

County Seat: Petersburg

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Median Home Value

$179,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$81,334

Across all households

Median Age

42.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

26.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.1%
Two or More Races2.5%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%

Under 18 Years

22.1%

65 Years and Over

20.2%

Male

48.9%

Female

51.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.4%

No Health Insurance

2.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

26.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$81,334

Mean Household Income

$97,365

Per Capita Income

$41,888

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$179,300

Median Rent

$780/mo

Total Housing Units

5,602

Owner-Occupied

79.4%

Renter-Occupied

20.6%

Vacancy Rate

7.3%

Married Couple Households

56.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

13.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.3%

Average Household Size

2.32

Broadband Internet Access

89.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17129.