Menard County, Illinois
Total Population: 12,169
County Seat: Petersburg
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
94.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
26.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.