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Momence

Illinois · 3,310 residents · 1.579 sq mi
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Momence has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $132,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,310
+4%since 2000
from 3,171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,096 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,008 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+1%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Momence
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,750
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,898 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,020
+12%since 2000
from $17,836 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing16.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $512 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.0%
−21.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+17%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(2,454)
Black5%(165)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(615)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other1.9%(61)
Diversity Score51.4%(1,700)
Diversity Score
51
+50%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.9%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Momence, Illinois?

Momence, Illinois has about 3,310 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Momence, Illinois?

The typical household in Momence, Illinois earns about $44,750 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 $132,600, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Momence, Illinois?

About 10.6% 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 19.1% 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 315 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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