Virginia City, Illinois
As of the census of 2000, there were 1728 people in the city, organized into 724 households, and 453 families residing in the city. The population density was 1593.2 people per square mile (615.14/kmē), giving it the 472nd most densely populated city among the Illinois. There were 794 housing units at an average density of 735.2 per square mile (283.86/kmē). The average household size was 2.31 persons, and the average family size was 2.95 persons. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 23.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.6 males. The median age of the city's population was 41.2 years, The median age of males was 38 years, for females the median age was 44.1 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 98.84% White, 0.12% Black or African American, 0.17% American Indian, 0.23% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.52% from two or more races and 0.12% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $35741, making its Illinois's 808th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $41292, it is the 862nd highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Illinois. The per capita income for the city was $17979, making its Illinois's 642nd highest city by per capita income. The median income is $21422, Males had a median income of $24900 versus $16354 for females.
In 2000, 389 pupils and students, of which 51.16% are male and 48.84% are female, 22.51% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.2% nursery or pri school, 4.11% kindergarten, 51.16% elementary school, 24.94% high school and 12.6% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1728 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1728 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1726 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1724 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1708 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1718 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1718 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1696 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1661 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1668 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1664 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 10 | 18 | 28 |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| Elementary school | 111 | 88 | 199 |
| High school | 37 | 60 | 97 |
| College or graduate school | 31 | 18 | 49 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia city, Illinois | $35741 | $41292 | $17979 |
| Cass County, Illinois | $35243 | $41653 | $16532 |
| Illinois, United States | $46590 | $55545 | $23104 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |