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Virginia, IL

City in Cass County, Illinois.

Population

1,543

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,279

ZIP codes

0

Virginia and its ZIP codes

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Virginia at a glance

  • Virginia is about 5.6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • The median household income is $59,375, 29% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $93,100 (65% below Illinois) and median rent is $700 a month.

Local data for Virginia, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Virginia, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$59,375

Poverty rate

12.7%

Median home value

$93,100

Median rent

$700/mo

Homeownership

65.3%

Bachelor's or higher

16.9%

Median age

40.8

Average commute

23.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (330), Irish Americans (195), Mexican Americans (77).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cass County. PPP loans are for Virginia.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,532

4,595 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,995

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$70.3M

FY 2026, $5,392 per person

Cass County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone86.2%
  • Carpooled8.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home3.7%

Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Virginia, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

278

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

126

2.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 18°F

39.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Virginia, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.1%

U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts

Diabetes

12.2%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

14.5%

U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.7%

U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts

Cities near Virginia

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ChandlervilleVillage7.1 mi0.8
LiterberryCensus-designated place7.4 mi0.8
ArenzvilleVillage9.9 mi0.8
BeardstownCity11 mi3.7
AshlandVillage12 mi0.7
ConcordVillage13 mi0.2
BrowningVillage15 mi0.3
TallulaVillage15 mi0.5
JacksonvilleCity16 mi10.6
ChapinVillage16 mi1
Pleasant PlainsVillage17 mi1.3
OakfordVillage17 mi0.2
BathVillage17 mi0.4
KilbourneVillage17 mi0.9
South JacksonvilleVillage18 mi2.3
Lake PetersburgCensus-designated place18 mi1.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Virginia, IL in?
Virginia is in Cass County, Illinois.
What is the population of Virginia, IL?
About 1,543 people live in Virginia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Virginia?
Nearby places include Chandlerville (7.1 mi), Literberry (7.4 mi), Arenzville (9.9 mi), Beardstown (11 mi), Ashland (12 mi).

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