Girard, IL Demographics

A map of Girard's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,649	1,633	94.6%	91.5%
Hispanic	44	29	2.5%	1.6%
Multiracial	37	100	2.1%	5.6%
Native American/Other	13	9	0.7%	0.5%
Black	0	10	0.0%	0.6%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.2%

Girard, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,743, a slight decrease from the 1,785 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.6% White, 2.5% Hispanic, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Girard, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Girard has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Girard, that probability was 16.0% in 2020 and 10.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Girard is ranked the 541st most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Girard was ranked the 525th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Girard's White Population

1,649 residents of Girard, or 94.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Girard is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Girard ranks 660th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Girard's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Girard's population has increased from 91.5% to 94.6%.

Girard is more White than neighboring Virden (93% White), Standard City (87.4% White), and Farmersville (84.4% White). Girard is less White than neighboring Nilwood (96.7% White), and Thayer (95.5% White).

Girard's Black Population

0 residents of Girard, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Girard is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Girard ranks 821st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Girard's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Girard's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Girard is less Black than neighboring Virden (4.8% Black), and Thayer (1.3% Black).

Girard's Asian Population

0 residents of Girard, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Girard is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Girard ranks 885th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Girard's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Girard's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Girard is less Asian than neighboring Thayer (1.1% Asian), and Farmersville (0.1% Asian).

Girard's Hispanic Population

44 residents of Girard, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Girard is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Girard ranks 1074th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Girard's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 51.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Girard's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.5%.

Girard is more Hispanic than neighboring Nilwood (0% Hispanic), Virden (0.3% Hispanic), Standard City (0% Hispanic), and Thayer (0% Hispanic). Girard is less Hispanic than neighboring Farmersville (10.9% Hispanic).

Girard's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Girard, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Girard is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Girard ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Girard's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 44.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Girard's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Girard is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nilwood (0% Native American/Other), Virden (0% Native American/Other), Standard City (0% Native American/Other), and Thayer (0% Native American/Other).

Girard's Multiracial Population

37 residents of Girard, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Girard is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Girard ranks 168th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Girard's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 63.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Girard's population has decreased from 5.6% to 2.1%.

Girard is more Multiracial than neighboring Virden (2% Multiracial). Girard is less Multiracial than neighboring Nilwood (3.3% Multiracial), Standard City (12.6% Multiracial), and Farmersville (3.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.