Menard County's estimated 2026 population is 11,802 with a growth rate of -0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Menard County is the 83rd largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 12,696 and has seen a growth of -7.04% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.8 years
Female: 44.3 years
Male: 41.5 years
There are 9,452 adults, (2,513 of whom are seniors) in Menard County.
Female: 6,158 (50.9%)
Male: 5,937 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Menard County includes 94.85% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,472 | 94.85% |
| Two or more races | 494 | 4.08% |
| Black or African American | 63 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.22% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.07% |
Menard County's average per capita income is $53,857. Household income levels show a median of $82,176. The poverty rate stands at 10.12%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $120,466 | - |
| Families | $101,956 | $108,554 |
| Households | $82,176 | $97,054 |
| Non Families | $46,510 | $67,177 |
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