Virden
City in Macoupin County, Illinois
Virden is a city in Macoupin County, Illinois, with 3,231 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Thayer, 2.5 miles N.
- 3,231residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.9 km²
- 1,711 / sq mipopulation density
- 62690ZIP code
About Virden
Virden is a city in Macoupin and Sangamon counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 3,231 at the 2020 census.
The Macoupin County portion of Virden is part of Greater St. Louis, while the Sangamon County portion is part of the Springfield, Illinois metropolitan area.
Virden was the scene of an 1898 coal miners' strike, during which Mary Harris "Mother" Jones played a major role.
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Living in Virden
- Median household income
- $80,577
- Median home value
- $101,300
- Median rent
- $864/mo
- Median age
- 36.7
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Virden had 3,231 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,231 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,711 per sq mi (660 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Virden at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Macoupin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,231 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.89 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5061° N, 89.7711° W |
| ZIP code | 62690 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1778149 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Virden
- Thayer2.5 mi N
- Girard4.2 mi S
- Auburn5.1 mi N
- Nilwood7.6 mi S
- Divernon7.7 mi NE
- Farmersville7.8 mi SE
- Standard City10.8 mi S
- Waggoner10.9 mi SE
- Modesto11.3 mi W
- Waverly11.4 mi NW
- Pawnee11.6 mi NE
- Loami12.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Virden
What county is Virden in?
Virden is in Macoupin County, Illinois.
What is the population of Virden, IL?
3,231 people lived in Virden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Virden, IL?
The ZIP code of Virden is 62690.
What is the elevation of Virden?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Virden?
Thayer (2.5 mi), Girard (4.2 mi), Auburn (5.1 mi), Nilwood (7.6 mi), Divernon (7.7 mi).
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