Menard County GIS Maps
Menard County, Illinois, has 12,297 residents and covers 314.4 square miles. The population declined 3.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Menard County is 17129.
Petersburg is the county's largest population center. Menard County also includes 5 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 29 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Menard County Trends
- Population
- 12,297▾
- Median Home Value
- $179,300▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 5,285▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Menard County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Menard County Population
Menard County had 12,297 residents in 2020. That was 3.2% lower than in 2010. Menard County had 189 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 39 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Petersburg, Athens and Greenview.
Population Trend in Menard County IL
Menard County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Menard County Zip Codes
Menard County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Petersburg (62675), Athens (62613) and Greenview (62642). Petersburg is the largest zip by population, with about 6,044 residents or 49% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 92% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Menard County IL
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62675 | Petersburg | 6,044 | ▾ -1.8% |
| 62613 | Athens | 3,869 | ▾ -0.1% |
| 62642 | Greenview | 1,344 | ▾ -6.7% |
| 62688 | Ashland | 652 | ▾ -14.3% |
| 62673 | Oakford | 462 | ▾ -12.8% |
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Menard County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Menard County Demographics
Menard County has a median age of 42.8, which makes the county a little older than Illinois overall. About 22.1% of residents are under 18, while 20.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 26.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 37.2%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Menard County IL
Median Age
42.8
Under 18
22.1%
Age 65+
20.2%
Bachelor's+
26.5%
Menard County School Districts
Menard County is served by 6 public school districts with 5,285 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Williamsville Community Unit 15, Pleasant Plains Community Unit 8 and Porta Community Unit 202. Those three districts account for about 72% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Menard County IL
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsville Community Unit School District 15 | 1,458 | 27.6% | ▴ 0.3% |
| Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 | 1,294 | 24.5% | ▴ 0.8% |
| Porta Community Unit School District 202 | 1,034 | 19.6% | ▾ -1.3% |
| Athens Community Unit School District 213 | 961 | 18.2% | ▾ -7.1% |
| A-C Central Community Unit School District 262 | 314 | 5.9% | ▾ -4.3% |
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Menard County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Menard County Housing & Real Estate
Menard County has a median home value of $179,300 and a median gross rent of $780. About 79% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Illinois median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $274,500 and homes spent about 42 days on the market.
Menard County Housing Mix
Menard County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Menard County Housing Trends
Menard County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Menard County, IL
Menard County has 415 business listings across 181 categories. The largest categories in Menard County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (22, 5.3%), Auto Repair (8, 1.9%), and Parks & Recreation (8, 1.9%). The full Menard County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Menard County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Menard County, IL
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 22 | 5.3% |
| Auto Repair | 8 | 1.9% |
| Parks & Recreation | 8 | 1.9% |
| Police Department | 8 | 1.9% |
| Farm | 8 | 1.9% |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 | 1.7% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 7 | 1.7% |
| Contractors | 6 | 1.4% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 6 | 1.4% |
| Public And Government Association | 6 | 1.4% |
Menard County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Christine Grisham Acupuncture - Petersburg | Acupuncture | Petersburg |
| Prairieland FS | Agricultural Service | Greenview |
| RCM CO-OP | Agriculture | Athens |
| Menard County EMS | Ambulance And Ems Services | Petersburg |
| corner café | American Restaurants | Petersburg |
| Menard County Animal Control | Animal Shelters | Petersburg |
| Country Road Relics | Antique Store | Athens |
| Menard Archers | Archery Range | Petersburg |
| Barb Lessen-Sunny Designs Jewelry | Art Gallery | Greenview |
| Hello Sunshine Makery & Marketplace | Arts And Crafts | Petersburg |
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Menard County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Menard County Basemaps
Menard County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Menard County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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