Virden, IL

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Virden Overview

3,208
TOTAL POPULATION
1,357
MALE POPULATION
1,851
FEMALE POPULATION
73.31
MALES / 100 FEMALES
136.40
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,297
PER CAPITA INCOME
$87,617
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$70,292
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
37.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
62.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,536
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Virden Zip Codes

Virden Area Codes

Race in Virden

The most populous races in Virden are White / Caucasian (3,184 | 99.3%), Asian (19 | 0.6%), and Two or more Races (5 | 0.2%).
Race in Virden
Race# Population% Population
Asian190.6%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian3,18499.3%
Two or more Races50.2%
Some other Race00.0%
Total3,208100.0%

Ancestry in Virden

The most populous ancestries reported in Virden are German (504 | 15.7%), English (470 | 14.6%), American (426 | 13.3%), Irish (257 | 8.0%), and Italian (83 | 2.6%), together accounting for 54.2% of all Virden residents.
Ancestry in Virden
Ancestry# Population% Population
American42613.3%
Austrian70.2%
Belgian80.3%
British220.7%
Burmese190.6%
Croatian50.2%
Dutch170.5%
English47014.6%
European280.9%
Finnish190.6%
French712.2%
German50415.7%
Hungarian70.2%
Irish2578.0%
Italian832.6%
Lithuanian130.4%
Norwegian130.4%
Polish250.8%
Portuguese80.3%
Scottish311.0%
Ukrainian70.2%
Welsh50.2%
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Immigrants in Virden

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Virden came from Asia (19 | 0.6%), Eastern Asia (19 | 0.6%), Korea (19 | 0.6%), Europe (18 | 0.6%), and Germany (18 | 0.6%), together accounting for 2.9% of all Virden residents.
Immigrants in Virden
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia190.6%
Eastern Asia190.6%
Europe180.6%
Germany180.6%
Korea190.6%
Western Europe180.6%
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Sex and Age in Virden

Sex and Age in Virden

The most populous age groups in Virden are 15 to 19 Years (154 | 11.4%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (234 | 12.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Virden
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years50 (3.7%)87 (4.7%)
5 to 9 Years124 (9.1%)77 (4.2%)
10 to 14 Years60 (4.4%)72 (3.9%)
15 to 19 Years154 (11.4%)234 (12.6%)
20 to 24 Years53 (3.9%)52 (2.8%)
25 to 29 Years114 (8.4%)116 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years54 (4.0%)122 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Years141 (10.4%)139 (7.5%)
40 to 44 Years85 (6.3%)123 (6.7%)
45 to 49 Years111 (8.2%)129 (7.0%)
50 to 54 Years32 (2.4%)57 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years126 (9.3%)215 (11.6%)
60 to 64 Years74 (5.4%)72 (3.9%)
65 to 69 Years67 (4.9%)123 (6.7%)
70 to 74 Years45 (3.3%)129 (7.0%)
75 to 79 Years51 (3.8%)66 (3.6%)
80 to 84 Years5 (0.4%)16 (0.9%)
85 Years and over11 (0.8%)22 (1.2%)
Total1,357 (100.0%)1,851 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Virden

Median Family Size in Virden

The median family size in Virden is 3.17 persons per family, with single male/father families (33 | 4.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.33 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (204 | 26.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.94 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Virden
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple542 (69.6%)3.18
Single Male/Father33 (4.2%)4.33
Single Female/Mother204 (26.2%)2.94
Total Families779 (100.0%)3.17

Median Household Size in Virden

The median household size in Virden is 2.52 persons per household, with single male/father households (33 | 2.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.45 persons per household. non-family households (470 | 37.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Virden
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple542 (43.4%)3.23
Single Male/Father33 (2.6%)4.45
Single Female/Mother204 (16.3%)3.19
Non-family470 (37.6%)1.27
Total Households1,249 (100.0%)2.52

Household Size by Marriage Status in Virden

Out of a total of 1,249 households in Virden, 779 (62.4%) are family households, while 470 (37.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 351, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 351.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Virden
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-351 (28.1%)
2-Person Households351 (28.1%)119 (9.5%)
3-Person Households287 (23.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households71 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households54 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households16 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total779 (62.4%)470 (37.6%)

Female Fertility in Virden

Fertility by Age in Virden

Average fertility rate in Virden is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 155.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 86.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Virden
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years45 (86.5%)155.0
35 to 50 years7 (13.5%)17.0
Total52 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Virden

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Virden
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Virden

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Virden
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree23 (44.2%)77.0
Bachelor's Degree15 (28.8%)326.0
Graduate Degree14 (26.9%)412.0
Total52 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Virden

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Virden
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Virden

Income Overview in Virden

Per Capita Income in Virden is $31,297, while median incomes of families and households are $87,617 and $70,292 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,208$31,297
Median Family Income779$87,617
Mean Family Income779$90,256
Median Household Income1,249$70,292
Mean Household Income1,249$75,867
Income Deficit779$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,20837.49%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,20862.51¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,2080.38

Earnings by Sex in Virden

Average Earnings in Virden are $41,985, $52,561 for men and $32,857 for women, a difference of 37.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Virden
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male776 (46.9%)$52,561
Female878 (53.1%)$32,857
Total1,654 (100.0%)$41,985

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Virden

The most common earnings brackets in Virden are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (114 | 14.7%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (117 | 13.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Virden
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less26 (3.4%)86 (9.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99930 (3.9%)25 (2.9%)
$5,000 to $7,49912 (1.5%)27 (3.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)22 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4998 (1.0%)22 (2.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)40 (4.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99916 (2.1%)72 (8.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)18 (2.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99931 (4.0%)55 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $29,99984 (10.8%)44 (5.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99943 (5.5%)40 (4.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99925 (3.2%)24 (2.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9999 (1.2%)104 (11.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99948 (6.2%)51 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99996 (12.4%)40 (4.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999114 (14.7%)37 (4.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99962 (8.0%)45 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99987 (11.2%)117 (13.3%)
$100,000+85 (11.0%)9 (1.0%)
Total776 (100.0%)878 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Virden

Average earnings in Virden are $55,326 for men and $34,554 for women, a difference of 37.5%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $61,422, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,778. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $83,125, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $11,964.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Virden
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,778$11,964
High School Diploma$61,422$19,253
College or Associate's Degree$57,031$40,826
Bachelor's Degree$49,583$83,125
Graduate Degree--
Total$55,326$34,554

Family Income in Virden

Family Income Brackets in Virden

According to the Virden family income data, there are 174 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Virden
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000182.3%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999678.6%
$25,000 to $34,999202.6%
$35,000 to $49,9999712.5%
$50,000 to $74,99912115.5%
$75,000 to $99,99917422.3%
$100,000 to $149,99913517.3%
$150,000 to $199,9999111.7%
$200,000+567.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Virden

4-person families (71 | 9.1%) account for the highest median family income in Virden with $96,094 per family, while 2-person families (432 | 55.5%) have the highest median income of $31,875 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Virden
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families432 (55.5%)$63,750
3-Person Families206 (26.4%)$93,750
4-Person Families71 (9.1%)$96,094
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families54 (6.9%)$0
7+ Person Families16 (2.1%)$0
Total779 (100.0%)$87,617

Family Income by Number of Earners in Virden

Family Income by Number of Earners in Virden
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners150 (19.3%)$0
1 Earner204 (26.2%)$57,813
2 Earners387 (49.7%)$106,283
3+ Earners38 (4.9%)$0
Total779 (100.0%)$87,617

Household Income in Virden

Household Income Brackets in Virden

With 230 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Virden, accounting for 18.4% of all households. In contrast, only 7 households (0.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Virden
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000725.8%
$10,000 to $14,99970.6%
$15,000 to $24,99913210.6%
$25,000 to $34,9991118.9%
$35,000 to $49,99917013.6%
$50,000 to $74,99916413.1%
$75,000 to $99,99923018.4%
$100,000 to $149,99921517.2%
$150,000 to $199,999917.3%
$200,000+564.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Virden

The median household income in Virden is $70,292, with the highest median household income of $93,304 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 432 households (34.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 32 households (2.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Virden
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years32 (2.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years432 (34.6%)$93,304
45 to 64 Years494 (39.6%)$78,333
65+ Years291 (23.3%)$50,179
Total1,249 (100.0%)$70,292

Poverty in Virden

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Virden

With 9.9% poverty level for males and 14.5% for females among the residents of Virden, 5 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 14 males (42.4%) and 84 females (30.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Virden
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (42.0%)13 (14.9%)
5 Years14 (42.4%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years18 (15.1%)15 (16.3%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years22 (16.5%)4 (4.0%)
25 to 34 Years5 (3.0%)45 (18.9%)
35 to 44 Years20 (8.8%)34 (13.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)38 (21.8%)
55 to 64 Years33 (16.5%)84 (30.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)25 (10.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (3.7%)
Total133 (9.9%)261 (14.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Virden

According to the poverty statistics in Virden, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Virden
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29 (58.0%)74 (85.1%)
5 Years19 (57.6%)23 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years101 (84.9%)77 (83.7%)
12 to 14 Years32 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)
15 Years26 (100.0%)26 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years48 (100.0%)160 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years111 (83.5%)96 (96.0%)
25 to 34 Years163 (97.0%)193 (81.1%)
35 to 44 Years206 (91.1%)228 (87.0%)
45 to 54 Years143 (100.0%)136 (78.2%)
55 to 64 Years167 (83.5%)190 (69.3%)
65 to 74 Years102 (100.0%)218 (89.7%)
75 Years and over67 (100.0%)79 (96.3%)
Total1,214 (90.1%)1,534 (85.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Virden

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Virden show that 1.8% or 10 of the total 542 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 3.2%, comprising of 10 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Virden
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children306 (96.8%)10 (3.2%)
1 or 2 Children180 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total532 (98.2%)10 (1.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Virden

According to the poverty data in Virden, 15.1% or 5 single-father households and 22.6% or 46 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (41.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 households (26.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Virden
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children5 (41.7%)46 (26.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (15.1%)46 (22.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Virden

The poverty data for Virden shows that 10 of the married-couple family households (1.8%) and 51 of the single-parent households (21.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (3.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 51 household (27.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Virden
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children10 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)51 (27.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (1.8%)51 (21.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Virden

Employment by Class of Employer in Virden

Among the 1,368 employed individuals in Virden, private company employees (1,090 | 79.7%), state government employees (105 | 7.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (71 | 5.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Virden
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,09079.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)251.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)382.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations715.2%
Local Government Employees392.9%
State Government Employees1057.7%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,368100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Virden

According to the labor force statistics for Virden, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,686), 57.2% or 1,536 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.9% or 106 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 99.0% or 104 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.6% or 32 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Virden
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years60 (17.9%)4 (6.7%)
20 to 24 Years104 (99.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years179 (77.8%)14 (7.8%)
30 to 34 Years146 (83.0%)10 (6.8%)
35 to 44 Years446 (91.4%)46 (10.3%)
45 to 54 Years303 (92.1%)32 (10.6%)
55 to 59 Years153 (44.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years34 (23.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years77 (21.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over34 (19.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,536 (57.2%)106 (6.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Virden

According to labor force statistics for Virden, 73.7% of individuals (1,260) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,710) are in the labor force, with 8.1% or 102 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 76.8% or 487 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.6% or 56 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Virden
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School51 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma581 (74.0%)75 (9.6%)
College / Associate Degree487 (76.8%)60 (9.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher142 (75.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,260 (73.7%)139 (8.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Virden

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Virden are Health Diagnosing & Treating (120 | 8.4%), Health Technologists (104 | 7.3%), Business & Financial (92 | 6.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (89 | 6.2%), and Management (75 | 5.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Virden

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Virden, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (36.1%), and Community & Social Service (27.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Virden
OccupationMaleFemale
Management13 (17.3%)62 (82.7%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)92 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science22 (24.7%)67 (75.3%)
Computers & Mathematics22 (36.1%)39 (63.9%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 14 (27.5%)37 (72.6%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library7 (15.9%)37 (84.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)120 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)104 (100.0%)
Total (Category)49 (11.5%)378 (88.5%)
Total (Overall)617 (43.1%)813 (56.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Virden are Healthcare Support (98 | 6.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (96 | 6.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (82 | 5.7%), and Personal Care & Service (10 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations in Virden

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Virden, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (28.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (24.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (76.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Virden
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)98 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving23 (24.0%)73 (76.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance23 (28.1%)59 (72.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total (Category)46 (16.1%)240 (83.9%)
Total (Overall)617 (43.1%)813 (56.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Virden are Sales & Related (143 | 10.0%), and Office & Administration (116 | 8.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Virden

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Virden
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related50 (35.0%)93 (65.0%)
Office & Administration52 (44.8%)64 (55.2%)
Total (Category)102 (39.4%)157 (60.6%)
Total (Overall)617 (43.1%)813 (56.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Virden are Construction & Extraction (171 | 12.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (58 | 4.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (10 | 0.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Virden

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Virden
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction171 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)229 (95.8%)10 (4.2%)
Total (Overall)617 (43.1%)813 (56.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Virden are Transportation (130 | 9.1%), Production (65 | 4.5%), and Material Moving (24 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Virden

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Virden
OccupationMaleFemale
Production37 (56.9%)28 (43.1%)
Transportation130 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)191 (87.2%)28 (12.8%)
Total (Overall)617 (43.1%)813 (56.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Virden

Employment Industries in Virden

The major employment industries in Virden include Health Care & Social Assistance (197 | 13.8%), Manufacturing (193 | 13.5%), Construction (191 | 13.4%), Finance & Insurance (181 | 12.7%), and Retail Trade (153 | 10.7%).
Employment Industries in Virden

Employment Industries by Sex in Virden

The Virden industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Virden
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction191 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing118 (61.1%)75 (38.9%)
Wholesale Trade17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade66 (43.1%)87 (56.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing92 (92.9%)7 (7.1%)
Utilities13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance31 (17.1%)150 (82.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific11 (39.3%)17 (60.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Educational Services28 (35.4%)51 (64.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6 (3.0%)191 (97.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services7 (7.6%)85 (92.4%)
Public Administration7 (10.9%)57 (89.1%)
Total617 (43.1%)813 (56.9%)

Education in Virden

School Enrollment in Virden

The most common levels of schooling among the 708 students in Virden are high school (259 | 36.6%), elementary school (145 | 20.5%), and middle school (109 | 15.4%).
School Enrollment in Virden
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool415.8%
Kindergarten436.1%
Elementary School14520.5%
Middle School10915.4%
High School25936.6%
College / Undergraduate10615.0%
Graduate / Professional50.7%
Total708100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Virden

Out of a total of 708 students who are enrolled in schools in Virden, 28 (4.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 680 (96.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 16 (34.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 28 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Virden
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old196 (97.5%)5 (2.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds125 (94.7%)7 (5.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds210 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds31 (66.0%)16 (34.0%)
35 Years and over5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total680 (96.0%)28 (4.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Virden

Education (60 | 22.6%), science & technology (54 | 20.4%), engineering (42 | 15.9%), social sciences (31 | 11.7%), and multidisciplinary studies (20 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 265 individuals in Virden who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Virden
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics51.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences62.3%
Psychology176.4%
Social Sciences3111.7%
Engineering4215.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies207.5%
Science & Technology5420.4%
Business114.2%
Education6022.6%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History72.6%
Visual & Performing Arts124.5%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total265100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Virden

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Virden

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Virden are males with 2 vehicles (244, accounting for 40.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (347, making up 32.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Virden
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle50 (8.2%)94 (12.4%)
1 Vehicle66 (10.8%)105 (13.9%)
2 Vehicles244 (40.0%)347 (45.8%)
3 Vehicles122 (20.0%)114 (15.0%)
4 Vehicles51 (8.4%)37 (4.9%)
5 or more Vehicles77 (12.6%)61 (8.1%)
Total610 (100.0%)758 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Virden

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Virden are 30 to 34 minutes (380 commuters, 29.6%), 5 to 9 minutes (225 commuters, 17.5%), and 10 to 14 minutes (160 commuters, 12.5%).
Commute Time in Virden
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes13010.1%
5 to 9 Minutes22517.5%
10 to 14 Minutes16012.5%
15 to 19 Minutes413.2%
20 to 24 Minutes665.1%
25 to 29 Minutes806.2%
30 to 34 Minutes38029.6%
35 to 39 Minutes574.4%
40 to 44 Minutes917.1%
45 to 59 Minutes282.2%
60 to 89 Minutes90.7%
90 or more Minutes151.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Virden

The most common commute times in Virden are less than 5 minutes (124 commuters, 20.9%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (257 commuters, 37.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Virden
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes124 (20.9%)6 (0.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes105 (17.7%)120 (17.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes42 (7.1%)118 (17.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)41 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes35 (5.9%)31 (4.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes48 (8.1%)32 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes123 (20.7%)257 (37.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes28 (4.7%)29 (4.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes51 (8.6%)40 (5.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes13 (2.2%)15 (2.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes9 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes15 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Virden

The most frequent times of departure to work in Virden are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (92, 15.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (289, 41.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Virden
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM11 (1.8%)13 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM52 (8.8%)11 (1.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM70 (11.8%)32 (4.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM91 (15.3%)94 (13.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM92 (15.5%)31 (4.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM56 (9.4%)60 (8.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM73 (12.3%)289 (41.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM25 (4.2%)6 (0.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM23 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM14 (2.4%)13 (1.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM20 (3.4%)11 (1.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM11 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM55 (9.3%)107 (15.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)22 (3.2%)
Total593 (100.0%)689 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Virden

Occupancy by Ownership in Virden

Of the total 1,249 dwellings in Virden, owner-occupied units account for 869 (69.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 380 (30.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Virden
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units86969.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units38030.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,249100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Virden

Occupancy by Household Size in Virden
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household35128.1%
2-Person Household47037.6%
3-Person Household28723.0%
4+ Person Household14111.3%
Total Housing Units1,249100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Virden

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Virden
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household229 (65.2%)122 (34.8%)
2-Person Household318 (67.7%)152 (32.3%)
3-Person Household215 (74.9%)72 (25.1%)
4+ Person Household107 (75.9%)34 (24.1%)
Total Housing Units869 (69.6%)380 (30.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Virden

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Virden
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School19 (26.0%)54 (74.0%)
High School Diploma319 (60.1%)212 (39.9%)
College/Associate Degree384 (79.2%)101 (20.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher147 (91.9%)13 (8.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Virden

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Virden
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years27321.9%
35 to 44 Years19115.3%
45 to 54 Years19915.9%
55 to 64 Years29523.6%
65 to 74 Years19515.6%
75 to 84 Years967.7%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total1,249100.0%

Housing Finances in Virden

Median Income by Occupancy in Virden

Median Income by Occupancy in Virden
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied869 (69.6%)$75,913
Renter-Occupied380 (30.4%)$0
Average1,249 (100.0%)$70,292

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Virden

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Virden
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0005 (0.6%)27 (7.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)41 (10.8%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)7 (1.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99929 (3.3%)25 (6.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99949 (5.6%)29 (7.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99968 (7.8%)43 (11.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999134 (15.4%)36 (9.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999140 (16.1%)24 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999194 (22.3%)36 (9.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999103 (11.8%)112 (29.5%)
$150,000 or more147 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total869 (100.0%)380 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Virden

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Virden
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30030 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499258 (29.7%)30 (7.9%)
$500 to $799202 (23.3%)93 (24.5%)
$800 to $999160 (18.4%)112 (29.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499152 (17.5%)34 (8.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99925 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99942 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total869 (100.0%)380 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Virden

Housing Structures in Virden

Housing Structures in Virden
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,04583.7%
Single Unit, Attached161.3%
2 Unit Apartments544.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments252.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments493.9%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other604.8%
Total1,249100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Virden

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Virden
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached780 (74.6%)265 (25.4%)
Single Unit, Attached16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments36 (66.7%)18 (33.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other37 (61.7%)23 (38.3%)
Total869 (69.6%)380 (30.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Virden

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Virden
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms69 (7.9%)49 (12.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms254 (29.2%)233 (61.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms431 (49.6%)64 (16.8%)
8 or more Rooms115 (13.2%)34 (8.9%)
Total869 (100.0%)380 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Virden

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Virden
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas571 (65.7%)222 (58.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity272 (31.3%)158 (41.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used26 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total869 (100.0%)380 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Virden

Household Vehicle Usage in Virden
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle47 (5.4%)87 (22.9%)
1 Vehicle183 (21.1%)165 (43.4%)
2 Vehicles422 (48.6%)101 (26.6%)
3 or more Vehicles217 (25.0%)27 (7.1%)
Total869 (100.0%)380 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Virden

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Virden

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units395474
Median Property Value$84,100$106,900
Median Household Income$67,232$90
Monthly Housing Costs$413$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,516$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Virden

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Virden
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000109 (27.6%)47 (9.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999191 (48.3%)152 (32.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99995 (24.0%)233 (49.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)42 (8.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total395 (100.0%)474 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Virden

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Virden
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)26 (5.5%)
$10,000 to $24,99950 (12.7%)5 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99948 (12.1%)28 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99960 (15.2%)20 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99967 (17.0%)74 (15.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99972 (18.2%)73 (15.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99941 (10.4%)122 (25.7%)
$150,000 or more57 (14.4%)62 (13.1%)
Total395 (100.0%)474 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Virden

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Virden
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x272 (68.9%)81,250 (17,141.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x56 (14.2%)365 (77.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x50 (12.7%)90 (19.0%)
4.0x or more17 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total395 (100.0%)474 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Virden

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Virden
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800136 (34.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49958 (14.7%)59 (12.4%)
$800 to $1,499201 (50.9%)97 (20.5%)
Total395 (100.0%)474 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Virden

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Virden

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Virden
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years182 (94.3%)11 (5.7%)
6 to 18 Years615 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years182 (96.3%)7 (3.7%)
26 to 34 Years358 (96.2%)14 (3.8%)
35 to 44 Years442 (90.6%)46 (9.4%)
45 to 54 Years317 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years456 (96.2%)18 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years345 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older149 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,046 (96.9%)96 (3.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Virden

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Virden
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born182 (94.3%)11 (5.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen615 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen182 (96.3%)7 (3.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Virden

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Virden
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000375 (83.5%)74 (16.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999485 (95.7%)22 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999381 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999661 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,144 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Virden

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Virden
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 678 (40.4%)120 (62.2%)
6 to 18 Years236 (38.4%)435 (70.7%)
19 to 25 Years57 (30.2%)125 (66.1%)
25 to 34 Years94 (25.3%)292 (78.5%)
35 to 44 Years73 (15.0%)377 (77.2%)
45 to 54 Years38 (12.0%)279 (88.0%)
55 to 64 Years198 (41.8%)283 (59.7%)
65 to 74 Years319 (92.5%)188 (54.5%)
75 Years and over149 (100.0%)88 (59.1%)
Total1,242 (39.5%)2,187 (69.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Virden

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Virden
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years19 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years46 (15.3%)13 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years47 (8.3%)156 (22.0%)
65 to 74 Years17 (16.7%)35 (14.4%)
75 Years and over25 (37.3%)24 (29.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Virden

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Virden: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years19 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (2.5%)7 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years17 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over25 (37.3%)6 (7.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Virden: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (2.6%)18 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Virden: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years19 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years14 (4.6%)13 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years16 (2.8%)70 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)18 (7.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Virden: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years30 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years28 (4.9%)149 (21.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)17 (7.0%)
75 Years and over9 (13.4%)24 (29.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Virden: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years19 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years14 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (3.2%)63 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Virden

Computing Device Access in Virden

Computing Device Access in Virden
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop70956.8%
Smartphone1,06885.5%
Tablet67253.8%
No Computing Device14411.5%
Total1,249100.0%

Internet Access in Virden

Internet Access in Virden
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home85568.4%
Cellular Data Only997.9%
Satellite Internet796.3%
No Internet22918.3%
Total1,249100.0%

Virden Summary

Virden, Illinois is a small town located in Macoupin County, Illinois. It is situated in the central part of the state, about 25 miles south of Springfield. The town was founded in 1854 and has a population of approximately 2,000 people.

History

Virden was founded in 1854 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The town was named after a local family, the Virdens, who had settled in the area in the early 1800s. The town was originally a farming community, but it soon developed into a small industrial center. The first industry in Virden was a sawmill, which was built in 1856. This was followed by a grist mill, a brickyard, and a woolen mill.
In the late 1800s, Virden experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The town was home to several businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a newspaper, and a variety of stores. The town also had a railroad station, which connected it to other towns in the area.
In the early 1900s, Virden experienced a period of decline. The railroad station closed in the 1920s, and many of the businesses in town closed as well. The population of the town decreased significantly during this time.
In the late 20th century, Virden experienced a period of revitalization. The town was designated as a National Historic District in 1978, and several of the historic buildings in town were restored. The town also experienced a population increase, as people moved to the area to take advantage of the town’s rural charm.

Geography

Virden is located in Macoupin County, Illinois. It is situated in the central part of the state, about 25 miles south of Springfield. The town is located in the Sangamon River Valley, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.
The climate in Virden is typical of the Midwest. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are cold and snowy. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

The economy of Virden is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and wheat. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Virden was 2,039. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.5% from other races. The median household income was $41,250, and the median home value was $90,000.
Virden is a small town with a rich history and a strong sense of community. The town is home to a variety of businesses, and its residents enjoy a rural lifestyle. The town is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Virden?
Total Population of Virden is 3,208.
What is the Total Male Population of Virden?
Total Male Population of Virden is 1,357.
What is the Total Female Population of Virden?
Total Female Population of Virden is 1,851.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Virden?
There are 73.31 Males per 100 Females in Virden.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Virden?
There are 136.40 Females per 100 Males in Virden.
What is the Median Population Age in Virden?
Median Population Age in Virden is 39.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Virden
Average Family Size in Virden is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Virden
Average Household Size in Virden is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Virden?
Per Capita income in Virden is $31,297.
What is the Median Family Income in Virden?
Median Family Income in Virden is $87,617.
What is the Median Household income in Virden?
Median Household Income in Virden is $70,292.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Virden?
Income or Wage Gap in Virden is 37.5%.
Women in Virden earn 62.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Virden?
Inequality or Gini Index in Virden is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Virden?
There are 1,536 People in the Labor Forcein in Virden.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Virden?
57.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Virden.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Virden?
Unemployment Rate in Virden is 6.9%.