Girard is a city located in Macoupin County Illinois. Girard has a 2024 population of 1,736. Girard is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -2.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,780 in 2020.
The average household income in Girard is $58,853 with a poverty rate of 30.35%. The median age in Girard is 40.4 years: 31.4 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Girard was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,670 | 95.98% |
| Two or more races | 59 | 3.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.34% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.29% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 637 | 2.73 | 49 | 51 |
| Married | 237 | 2.97 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Non Family | 197 | 1.49 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Female | 169 | 3.59 | 26 | 74 |
| Male | 34 | 4.03 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
49.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 125 | 10.2% |
| Associates Degree | 114 | 9.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 80 | 6.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 1.79% |
| High School Graduate | 629 | 51.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57 | 4.65% |
| Some College | 199 | 16.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,165 | 987 | 93 |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 44 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 29 | 29 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 18.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,250 | $0 | $61,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,881 | $36,111 | $21,354 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $40,227 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,012 | $40,865 | $28,542 |
| Some College | $41,523 | $60,284 | $36,667 |
$36,012
Average Earnings
$40,865
Average Male
$28,542
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.71% of Girard residents speak only English, while 1.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,627 | 510 | 31.35% |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Multiple | 59 | 4 | 6.78% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 2 | 4.26% |
30.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.57%
Male Poverty Rate
31.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Girard is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Girard is Hispanic, with 4.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71.98% |
| High School | 17.97% |
| Some College | 4.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.83% |
| Female Employed | 29.74% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.76% |
| Male Employed | 7.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,262 | $57,581 |
| Households | $40,250 | $58,853 |
| Married Families | $74,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,080 | $38,022 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.1%
Male Marriage Rate
28.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
99
Number of Veterans
87
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| Vietnam | 28 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 7.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.28%
Born in Girard
99.77%
Native Born
0.23%
Foreign Born
0.23%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.77% of Girard residents were born in the United States, with 83.28% having been born in Illinois. 0.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,681 | -11 | -0.65% |
| 2028 | 1,692 | -11 | -0.65% |
| 2027 | 1,703 | -11 | -0.64% |
| 2026 | 1,714 | -11 | -0.64% |
| 2025 | 1,725 | -11 | -0.63% |
| 2024 | 1,736 | -11 | -0.63% |
| 2023 | 1,747 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 1,750 | -13 | -0.74% |
| 2021 | 1,763 | -17 | -0.96% |
| 2020 | 1,780 | -220 | -11% |
| 2019 | 2,000 | -10 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 2,010 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 2,014 | -6 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 2,020 | -7 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 2,027 | -12 | -0.59% |
| 2014 | 2,039 | -18 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 2,057 | -15 | -0.72% |
| 2012 | 2,072 | -28 | -1.33% |
| 2011 | 2,100 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2,100 | 0 | 0% |