Menard County, IL Public Records

Circuit Court
102 S 7th St
Petersburg, IL 62675 http://menardcountyil.com/elected-off
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM CST
P: 217-632-2615
F: 217-632-4124
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family, Juvenile, Traffic, Ordinances
Restricted Records: No juvenile or adoption records released

Menard County, IL Vital Records

Contact the Menard County Office of the County Recorder if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Menard County
County Recorder
102 S 7th St
Courthouse, 1st Fl
Petersburg, IL 62675 http://www.menardcountyil.com/elected
8:30AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 217-632-3201
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Menard County Vital Certificates

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Menard County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 314.25 sq mi
Population (2009): 12,466
  • Females: 50.6%
  • White: 98%
  • Black/African American: 1.1%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.3%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 96.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): -20
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.7%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 9.1%
High School Graduates (2000): 88.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 20.5%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.52
Housing Units (2000): 5,285
Homeownership Rate (2000): 78.9%
Migration Flow to Menard County, IL from (2007-2008):

Menard County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $114,793
  • Construction: $11,292
  • Retail Trade: $7,098
  • Professional and Technical Services: $4,370
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $6,147
  • Retail Trade: $7,098
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $2,247
  • Manufacturing: $917
  • Farms: $20,657
  • Government: $28,621
Employed (2000): 6,486
Unemployed (2000): 262
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.4%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $33,815
Local Government Employment (2007): 700
Local Government Revenue (2007): $33,693 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $18,644 (thou. dol.)

Menard County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 139
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.1
Deaths (2007): 105
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.4
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Menard County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 0
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 0
Property Crimes (2008): 0
  • Burglary: 0
  • Larceny-Theft: 0
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 0

Menard County Genealogy Records