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Virden, IL

City in Macoupin County, Illinois.

Population

3,171

Land area

1.9sq mi

People per sq mi

1,679

ZIP codes

0

Virden and its ZIP codes

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Virden at a glance

  • Virden is about 7.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $80,577 a year, 3% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,300 (62% below Illinois) and median rent is $864 a month.

Local data for Virden, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Virden, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$80,577

Poverty rate

10.2%

Median home value

$101,300

Median rent

$864/mo

Homeownership

66.8%

Bachelor's or higher

13.5%

Median age

36.7

Average commute

24.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (437), Irish Americans (349), Italian Americans (111).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Macoupin County. PPP loans are for Virden.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,139

9,921 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,247

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$335M

FY 2026, $7,439 per person

Macoupin County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Virden, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.4%
  • Carpooled6.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked7.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
  • Worked from home10.3%

Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Virden, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

575

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

11

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 21°F

38.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Virden, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.5%

U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts

Diabetes

11.9%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.1%

U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.4%

U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts

Cities near Virden

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ThayerVillage2.4 mi0.6
GirardCity4.5 mi0.9
AuburnCity5 mi4.1
NilwoodTown7.7 mi0.5
FarmersvilleVillage8.1 mi0.7
DivernonVillage8.1 mi0.8
Standard CityVillage11 mi0.6
ModestoVillage11 mi0.6
WaverlyCity11 mi1
WaggonerVillage11 mi0.2
LoamiVillage12 mi1
PawneeVillage12 mi1.3
ChathamVillage12 mi7.4
PalmyraVillage13 mi1
CurranVillage16 mi2
FranklinVillage16 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Virden, IL in?
Virden is in Macoupin County, Illinois.
What is the population of Virden, IL?
About 3,171 people live in Virden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Virden?
Nearby places include Thayer (2.4 mi), Girard (4.5 mi), Auburn (5 mi), Nilwood (7.7 mi), Farmersville (8.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023