Girard, Illinois
Girard: City in Illinois
About
Girard is a city located in the county of Macoupin in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,103 and a population density of 2,237 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,981 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Girard
| Population : | 1,981 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Macoupin County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
| Area : | 0.94 km2 |
| Altitude : | 669 feet / 204 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 19:51:56 (21st December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 62640 |
| Density : | 2,107 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.16% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Girard is located at 39°26'47"N 89°46'51"W (39.4464400, -89.7809300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Girard decreased by 6.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,103 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,100 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,072 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,057 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,039 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,027 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,020 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,014 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,010 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,000 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,981 | -0.96% | estimation process |
Girard zip code is 62640.
County name: Macoupin, County
fips: 17117
Girard, Otter Creek, Pleasant Grove, Waytown
Schools in Girard
College & universities near Girard, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143288 | Blackburn College | Carlinville (IL) | 62626 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Girard, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Girard , Ohio town in Ohio with a population of 9,159 people.
- Girard , Pennsylvania borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania with a population of 2,897 people.
- Girard , Kansas city in Kansas, United States with a population of 2,656 people.
- Girard , Michigan township in Branch County, Michigan with a population of 1,765 people.
- Girard , Minnesota township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota with a population of 732 people.
- Girard , Georgia city in Burke County, Georgia, United States with a population of 150 people.
Other cities in Macoupin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Macoupin County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carlinville | 5,441 | City in Illinois |
| Staunton | 4,919 | Township in Macoupin County, Illinois |
| Virden | 3,302 | City in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States |
| Piasa | 3,151 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Gillespie | 3,048 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Brighton | 1,967 | Village in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States |
| Mount Olive | 1,911 | City in Illinois |
| Bunker Hill | 1,664 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Benld | 1,406 | City in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States |
| Barr | 1,208 | Unincorporated community in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States |
| Palmyra | 654 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Shipman | 583 | Township in Macoupin County, Illinois |
| Wilsonville | 550 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Medora | 390 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Mount Clare | 262 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sawyerville | 261 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Girard distances to largest Illinois cities
