Menard County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Menard County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17129
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 129
Geography
- Land Area
- 314.39 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.02 sq mi
- Total Area
- 315.41 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.022569
- Longitude
- -89.794133
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 12,050
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 9,411
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,847 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 207 | 1.7% |
| White | 11,437 | 94.9% |
| Black | 67 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 83 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,303 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 102 | 1.1% |
| White | 9,039 | 96.0% |
| Black | 114 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 67 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 12,095
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $83,323
- Poverty Rate
- 10.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,210
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,472 | 94.8% |
| Black | 63 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,647
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,268 | 14.7% |
| Republican | 4,462 | 51.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,917 | 33.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,100 | 47.4% |
| Female | 4,547 | 52.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,692 | 89.0% |
| Hispanic | 89 | 1.0% |
| Black | 10 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,221
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,679 | 60.8% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 44.9% |
| Black | 1 | 10.0% |
| Asian | 10 | 45.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,539 | 61.9% |
| Female | 2,682 | 59.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,494 (28.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,439 (28.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,600
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $181,593
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $863
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.5%
- Work From Home
- 11.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.