Demographics & People — Virden, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,165 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,200 |
| Median Age | 36.7 |
| Total Households | 1,226 |
| Family Households | 790 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0069 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,159 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,456 |
| German | 504 |
| English | 470 |
| American | 426 |
| Irish | 257 |
| Other groups | 221 |
| Italian | 83 |
| French (except Basque) | 71 |
| Scottish | 31 |
| European | 28 |
Language
| English Only | 3,032 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 3,032 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 153 |
| Population 18+ | 2,478 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Virden, Illinois.