Menard County, IL Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Menard County was 12,121, a 0.52% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Menard County's population was 12,184, a decline of 0.71% compared to a population of 12,271 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Menard County, IL population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Menard County decreased by 350. In this period, the peak population was 12,700 in the year 2011. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 12,471 - -
2001 12,478 7 0.06%
2002 12,479 1 0.01%
2003 12,493 14 0.11%
2004 12,549 56 0.45%
2005 12,441 -108 -0.86%
2006 12,429 -12 -0.1%
2007 12,578 149 1.2%
2008 12,585 7 0.06%
2009 12,500 -85 -0.68%
2010 12,696 196 1.57%
2011 12,700 4 0.03%
2012 12,692 -8 -0.06%
2013 12,576 -116 -0.91%
2014 12,513 -63 -0.5%
2015 12,364 -149 -1.19%
2016 12,431 67 0.54%
2017 12,311 -120 -0.97%
2018 12,297 -14 -0.11%
2019 12,198 -99 -0.81%
2020 12,271 73 0.6%
2021 12,184 -87 -0.71%
2022 12,121 -63 -0.52%
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Menard County, IL population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Menard County's population increased by 225 (1.80%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Menard County's population decreased by 425 (3.35%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Menard County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Menard County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 12,121. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Menard County's population peaked in year 2011 at 12,700.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Menard County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 12,121.

Menard County, IL annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Menard County grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 12 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Menard County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.13% per year. Overall the population shrank 2.81% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Menard County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Menard County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.13% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 150. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Menard County's population grew the most with an increase of 196 (1.57%).

While from 2014 and 2015, Menard County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 149 (-1.19%).

Things to know

Is Menard County, IL population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Menard County's population decreased by 150 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 87 (0.71%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 63 (0.52%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Menard County, IL changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Menard County decreased by 455 (3.62%). The population was highest at 12,576 in the year 2013 and lowest at 12,121 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.46%.

References

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Menard County, IL Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Menard County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Menard County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Menard County was 12,121, a 0.52% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Menard County population was 12,184, a decline of 0.71% compared to a population of 12,271 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Menard County decreased by 350. In this period, the peak population was 12,700 in the year 2011. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Menard County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Menard County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Menard County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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