Menard County

Menard County, IL, is home to approximately 12,000 residents. The racial composition includes 97.4% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino origin is 1.1%. The median age is 43.5 years. The county's median household income is about $61,042, with 8.6% of residents living below the poverty line. It spans 315 square miles, with Petersburg as the county seat. The population density is roughly 38 people per square mile.

Sources:

• U.S. Census Bureau Data
• Menard County Records

As of the latest data, Menard County, IL, has a median home value of $146,400. Approximately 74% of residents own their homes, while 26% rent. The average rent is around $815 per month. The county sees a moderate annual home appreciation rate of about 2-3%. Housing options range from single-family homes to apartments, primarily concentrated around the county seat, Petersburg. The property tax rate in Menard County averages about 2.07%, slightly above the state average. These values provide a general overview and may vary with new data releases.

As of the most recent elections, Menard County, Illinois, participates in national, state, and local elections. For the 2020 General Election, Menard County had about 9,057 registered voters with a voter turnout of approximately 76.8%. Key positions up for election included the Presidential race, U.S. Senate, U.S. House District 18, State Senate District 50, and State House District 87 along with local offices such as County Board members and the State's Attorney.

In the presidential race, Donald Trump (Republican) received 5,280 votes, while Joe Biden (Democrat) received 3,400. For the U.S. Senate, Mark Curran (Republican) had 5,073 votes, while Dick Durbin (Democrat) secured 3,264. The U.S. House District 18 saw Republican Darin LaHood with 6,214 votes against Democrat George Petrilli with 2,326 votes.

For specific and up-to-date candidate information, the Menard County Clerk’s office or official election websites would provide detailed candidate lists and election results.

Menard County, IL, displays a certain level of educational attainment, reflective of broader trends but with its unique local characteristics. As of recent data:

• 92.3% of residents aged 25 and older have at least a high school diploma, compared to the Illinois average of 89.6% and the national average of 88.5%.
• 28.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is slightly lower than the state average of 34.7% and the national average of 33.1%.

These figures suggest Menard County has a robust foundation of basic education, outperforming national and state averages in high school graduation rates yet trailing slightly in higher education attainment.

As of the most recent data, Menard County, Illinois has an employment rate of approximately 95.6%, with an unemployment rate of around 4.4%. The total labor force in the county is roughly 6,000 individuals.

Top industries in Menard County include:

1. Public Administration
2. Retail Trade
3. Health Care and Social Assistance
4. Educational Services
5. Construction

Compared to the state of Illinois and national averages, Menard County has a higher proportion of employment in Public Administration, largely due to the presence of administrative offices and state government-related employment. Retail Trade and Health Care sectors, however, show similar trends to both state and national patterns. The county has a lower percentage of employment in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services and Information sectors compared to state and national averages.

These metrics illustrate that Menard County's workforce trends slightly differ from broader state and national employment distributions, particularly with a strong public administration sector presence.

As of the latest data, Menard County, Illinois, presents an average household income of approximately $73,000. This figure sits slightly above the national average household income, which is around $70,000. However, it is somewhat below the Illinois state average, which stands at about $80,000.

These values illustrate that Menard County's income levels are competitive on a national scale but trail the state’s average.

As of the most recent reports, Menard County, IL, has lower crime rates compared to national averages. Violent crimes, including offenses such as murder, rape, and assault, are relatively rare. Property crimes, like burglary and theft, also occur but not at high frequencies. Below is a summary table based on per 100,000 residents:

These numbers indicate Menard County's crime is relatively lower, particularly in violent crimes, contributing to a safer community environment.