Girard

City in Macoupin County, Illinois

Aerial view of Girard, Illinois
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Girard is a city in Macoupin County, Illinois, with 1,785 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 669 ft (204 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nilwood, 3.5 miles S.

About Girard

Girard is a city in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,785 at the 2020 census, down from 2,103 in 2010.

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Living in Girard

Median household income
$50,300
Median home value
$98,100
Median rent
$808/mo
Median age
40.9
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Girard, IL population

Girard had 1,785 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,785
Density1,911 per sq mi (738 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Girard at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyMacoupin County
TypeCity
Population1,785 (2020)
Land area0.93 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Elevation669 ft (204 m)
Coordinates39.4466° N, 89.7820° W
ZIP code62640
Census code (GEOID)1729392

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Girard

What county is Girard in?

Girard is in Macoupin County, Illinois.

What is the population of Girard, IL?

1,785 people lived in Girard at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Girard, IL?

The ZIP code of Girard is 62640.

What is the elevation of Girard?

669 feet (204 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Girard?

Nilwood (3.5 mi), Virden (4.2 mi), Thayer (6.6 mi), Standard City (6.7 mi), Farmersville (6.9 mi).

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