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Momence

Illinois · 3,158 residents (2025 est.) · 1.579 sq mi
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Momence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,365. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $154,800. Households here earn about 30% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,291
+4%since 2000
from 3,171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,084 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,008 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
+1%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,158 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Momence
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,365
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,898 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,599
+72%since 2000
from $17,836 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
+6%since 2010
from 0.375 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $512 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+5%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(2,647)
Black4.1%(130)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(361)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.4%(1,090)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(2,396)
Black4.6%(151)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(644)
Asian0.8%(26)
Other2.2%(74)
Diversity Score53.6%(1,765)
Diversity Score
54
+56%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+74%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.1%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2017
from 78.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 91.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 9.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Momence, Illinois?

Momence, Illinois has about 3,291 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Momence, Illinois?

The typical household in Momence, Illinois earns about $58,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Momence, Illinois expensive?

In Momence, Illinois, the median home is worth about $154,800, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Momence, Illinois?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Momence, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Momence, Illinois?

About 10.1% of people in Momence, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Momence, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Momence, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 296 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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