Montgomery County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17135 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,942 | — | #1,544 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,620 | -15.3% | #1,741 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.8 years | +10.0% | #1,263 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $112,300 | -60.2% | #2,814 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $723 | -37.8% | #2,622 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% | +0.0% | #1,421 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Montgomery County has a population of 27,942, making it the #1,544 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Montgomery County is $63,620, ranking #1,741 out of 3,222 counties — 15.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.6% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Montgomery County is $112,300 (-60.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $723/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.4%.
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95.5% of residents in Montgomery County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% above the national rate.
About Montgomery County, Illinois
Montgomery County, Illinois has a total population of 27,942, making it the 1,544th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Montgomery County is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Montgomery County is $63,620, which ranks #1,741 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Montgomery County is $112,300, 60.2% below the national median. Renters in Montgomery County pay a median gross rent of $723 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Montgomery County, 18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.2 min.
Montgomery County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (3.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%).
All data for Montgomery County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.