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Menard County, IL: growth, migration and housing
Menard County has 11,863 residents, down 3.3% since 2020 (-0.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 309 households moved in and 282 moved out (+27 net), bringing in a net $3.1M of income. Median household income is $82,176, the median home $185,500 and median rent $885 a month.
In Illinois: 76th of 102 counties for 5-year population growth · 2nd of 102 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 15th of 102 counties for median household income · 21st of 102 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Menard County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Sangamon County, IL | 144 | $7.9M |
| Cass County, IL | 20 | $0.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Menard County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Sangamon County, IL | 145 | $8.1M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.