Menard County, Illinois

Menard County
County
Menard County Courthouse, Petersburg, Illinois
Menard County Courthouse, Petersburg, Illinois
Map of Illinois highlighting Menard County
Location within the U.S. state of Illinois
Map of the United States highlighting Illinois
Illinois's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°02′N 89°48′W / 40.03°N 89.8°W / 40.03; -89.8
Country United States
State Illinois
Founded1839
Named forPierre Menard
SeatPetersburg
Largest cityPetersburg
Area
 • Total
315 sq mi (820 km2)
 • Land314 sq mi (810 km2)
 • Water1.0 sq mi (3 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
12,297
 • Density39/sq mi (15/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district15th
Websitewww.menardcountyil.com

Menard County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 United States Census, it had a population of 12,297.[1] Its county seat is Petersburg. Menard County is part of the Springfield, Illinois, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.

  1. ^ "Menard County, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 10, 2023.