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Montgomery

Illinois · 21,978 residents (2025 est.) · 9.605 sq mi
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Montgomery is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,734. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 16,044 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $299,500. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,515
+293%since 2000
from 5,471 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,240 / sq mi
+293%since 2000
from 570 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
−5%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:21,978 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K8K13K18K23K1990201020202024Montgomery
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,734
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,028 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,156
+59%since 2000
from $23,395 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.6%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
+1%since 2010
from 0.322 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$299,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,984
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $659 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+11%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(4,452)
Black3%(162)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(741)
Asian0.8%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.5%(2,053)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(11,580)
Black7.9%(1,701)
Hispanic / Latino32.1%(6,896)
Asian2.1%(442)
Other4.2%(896)
Diversity Score74.9%(16,114)
Diversity Score
75
+100%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+70%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 75.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.0%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 6.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2017
from 94.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 74.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 19.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery, Illinois?

Montgomery, Illinois has about 21,515 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montgomery, Illinois?

The typical household in Montgomery, Illinois earns about $103,734 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montgomery, Illinois expensive?

In Montgomery, Illinois, the median home is worth about $299,500, and the typical rent is about $1,984 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery, Illinois?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Montgomery, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montgomery, Illinois?

About 6.7% of people in Montgomery, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montgomery, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Montgomery, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,140 residents, a change of about 392 percent over that period.

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