Menard County, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Menard County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,934 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 37.8 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.47% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.0 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,195 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Menard County declined by 2.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 12,169 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Menard County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Menard County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,517 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.60% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Menard County is about the same as in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Menard County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $56,735 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $779 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.4% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Menard County is about 6.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $779 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Menard County spend about 54 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 223 hours, about 9.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Menard County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.8 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 53.6 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 223 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,925 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,831 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,213 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Illinois:
Edgar County (12.1 min), Brown County (12.8 min), McDonough County (13.0 min).
Slowest:
Calhoun County (46.4 min), Cook County (30.8 min), Kendall County (30.7 min).
The average commute time in Menard County is 27 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Menard County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Menard County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.8% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Illinois:
DuPage County (0.4), Champaign County (0.4), Lake County (0.4).
Lowest:
Hardin County (0.2), Fayette County (0.2), Perry County (0.2).
Health
Menard County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Menard County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.6% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.7% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Illinois:
DuPage County (0.8), Champaign County (0.8), Monroe County (0.8).
Lowest:
Alexander County (0.8), Pulaski County (0.8), Gallatin County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Menard County, Illinois.
What is the population of Menard County, Illinois?
The population of Menard County, Illinois is 11,934, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Menard County, Illinois?
The population density of Menard County, Illinois is 37.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Menard County, Illinois?
The median household income in Menard County, Illinois is $82,517, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Menard County, Illinois?
The median home price in Menard County, Illinois is $56,735, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Menard County, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Menard County, Illinois is 3.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.