Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Virden, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,171

Median Agei

36.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93%2,949

Black

4.8%151

Two or More

2%62

Hispanic/Latino

0.3%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%129

High School Diploma

40.3%938

Some College (<1 yr)

11%256

Some College (1+ yr)

10.7%249

Associate's Degree

13.9%324

Bachelor's Degree

9.3%217

Master's Degree

3.1%72

Professional Degree

1%23

Doctorate

0%1

HS or Higher

95%

BA or Higher

13.5%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$101,300

Median Renti

$864

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.8%820

Renter-Occupied

33.2%408

Total Units

1,444

Homeownership

66.8%

Vacancy Rate

15%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.9%81

$50K–$100K

39.3%322

$100K–$150K

28%230

$150K–$200K

13.2%108

$200K–$300K

4.5%37

$300K–$500K

5.1%42

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

175

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

4.2%60

2000–2009

9%130

1990–1999

8.2%118

1980–1989

0.7%10

1970–1979

14.4%208

1960–1969

10.9%158

1950–1959

8.8%127

1940–1949

7%101

1939 or earlier

36.8%532

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.2%739

Electricity

37.2%457

No Fuel

2.6%32

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,577

Mean Household Incomei

$85,252

Per Capita Incomei

$34,873

Poverty Ratei

10%

Unemploymenti

6.8%

Labor Forcei

1,651

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1%12

$10K–$15K

2.3%28

$15K–$20K

4.7%58

$20K–$25K

1.8%22

$25K–$30K

8.9%109

$30K–$35K

5.5%68

$35K–$40K

0.1%1

$40K–$45K

2.9%35

$45K–$50K

2.5%31

$50K–$60K

2.4%30

$60K–$75K

15.6%192

$75K–$100K

17.9%220

$100K–$125K

14.7%181

$125K–$150K

5%62

$150K–$200K

10.8%133

$200K+

3.7%46

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$462/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing10 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers15 homes74% occupied$462/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,577/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

45%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

55%

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

26% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

140.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,460

Avg. Commutei

24.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,539

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

205(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.5%Insured

5.5%Uninsured