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Virden, Illinois - Basic Facts

The City of Virden had a population of 3,121 as of July 1, 2023. Virden ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Illinois. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Virden is located at latitude 39.5009 and longitude -89.7679 in Macoupin County. The formal boundaries for the City of Virden encompass a land area of 1.87 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Macoupin County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).

While the primary coordinates for City of Virden are located in Macoupin County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Sangamon County.

The City of Virden has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

The City of Virden is located within Township of Virden, a minor civil division (MCD) of Macoupin County.


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Virden, IL Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2023)

POPULATION

Total Population 3,121 (100%)
Population in Households 3,042 (97.5%)
Population in Families 2,363 (75.7%)
Population in Group Quarters1 79 ( 2.5%)
Population Density 1,652
Diversity Index2 12
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $55,941
Average Household Income $71,013
% of Income for Mortgage4 10%
Per Capita Income $31,203
Wealth Index5 50
Socioeconomic Status Index6 Moderate (47.5)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 1,589 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 1,067 (67.1%)
Renter Occupied HU 303 (19.1%)
Vacant Housing Units 219 (13.8%)
Median Home Value $92,640
Average Home Value $118,252
Housing Affordability Index3 215
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 1,370
Average Household Size 2.22
Family Households 843
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2020-2023 2023-2028
Population -1.06% -0.79%
Households -0.64% -0.49%
Families   -0.65%
Median Household Income   2.62%
Per Capita Income   2.79%
Owner Occupied HU   -0.17%

Virden, IL - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Virden to the other 1,464 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using July 1, 2023 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 421 71st
Population Density # 352 76th
Median Household Income # 1033 30th
Housing Affordability Index # 1241 85th
Per Capita Income # 1053 28th
Diversity Index # 1165 21st

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