Montgomery County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Name: Montgomery County, Illinois Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Montgomery County, Illinois has a population of 27,942, the 48th most populous county in Illinois. The median household income is $63,620 and the median home value is $112,300. The poverty rate is 12.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Montgomery County Quick Facts

Population 27,942

Median Household Income $63,620

Median Home Value $112,300

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.7%

Median Age 42.8 years

Homeownership Rate 77.4%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.3%

High School Graduation 90.2%

Cities/Places 19

Population 27,942 48th of 102

Median Income $63,620 24% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Unemployment 4.7%

How Montgomery County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	28,078	27,942	-0.5%
Median household income	$61,863	$63,620	+2.8%
Median home value	$102,200	$112,300	+9.9%

Median Household Income

Montgomery

$63,620

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Montgomery

$112,300

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.9%

$25K-$50K 20.3%

$50K-$100K 29.6%

$100K+ 30.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.7%

$10K-$15K

4.8%

$15K-$20K

4.5%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

5.1%

$35K-$40K

3.0%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

4.7%

$50K-$60K

7.9%

$60K-$75K

8.0%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

10.0%

$125K-$150K

7.9%

$150K-$200K

7.5%

$200K+

4.9%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

52.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.4%

Renter 22.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $723/mo 13.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.1%

18-34

19.3%

35-54

25.0%

55-74

26.3%

75+

9.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Montgomery County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Litchfield	6,834	$53,958	16.3%	$104,200
Hillsboro	5,803	$50,158	11.6%	$111,700
Nokomis	2,147	$60,326	9.4%	$83,900
Raymond	1,030	$66,591	23.2%	$108,200
Witt	875	$52,500	22.3%	$50,700
Farmersville	763	$63,750	6.9%	$116,900
Taylor Springs	633	$45,000	19.7%	$67,400
Coffeen	592	$72,500	21.0%	$60,800
Schram City	578	$51,250	16.3%	$94,300
Panama	420	$72,917	9.5%	$54,700
Coalton	357	$76,875	5.9%	$92,300
Irving	355	$70,625	10.4%	$43,100
Fillmore	241	$47,813	16.6%	$66,400
Butler	194	$51,927	4.6%	$83,200
Waggoner	169	$70,417	18.9%	$37,500
Walshville	158	$72,917	8.9%	N/A
Donnellson	129	$45,875	41.9%	$51,700
Ohlman	59	$46,250	15.3%	$46,200
Wenonah	29	$98,125	0.0%	$125,000

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Population Overview

Montgomery County is located in Illinois with a total population of 27,942. It is the 48th most populous county out of 102 in Illinois. The county encompasses 19 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montgomery County is 42.8 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montgomery County is $63,620. This is 24% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $112,300. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Montgomery County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Montgomery County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.7% vs 58.1%). The Black or African American population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Montgomery County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Illinois and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Montgomery County, Illinois?

Montgomery County has a population of 27,942, making it the 48th most populous county in Illinois.

What is the median income in Montgomery County?

The median household income in Montgomery County is $63,620 with a poverty rate of 12.6%.

How many cities are in Montgomery County, Illinois?

Montgomery County contains 19 Census-designated places.