Girard
City in Macoupin County, Illinois

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.
- 1,785residents (2020 Census)
- 669 ftelevation · 204 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.4 km²
- 1,911 / sq mipopulation density
- 62640ZIP code
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 had 1,785 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,785 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,911 per sq mi (738 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Girard at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Macoupin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,785 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.93 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4466° N, 89.7820° W |
| ZIP code | 62640 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1729392 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Girard
- Nilwood3.5 mi S
- Virden4.2 mi N
- Thayer6.6 mi N
- Standard City6.7 mi S
- Farmersville6.9 mi E
- Waggoner8.4 mi SE
- Auburn9.2 mi N
- Modesto10.8 mi W
- Divernon11.0 mi NE
- Palmyra11.4 mi W
- Carlinville12.7 mi SW
- Waverly13.6 mi NW
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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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