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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Montgomery

Illinois · 4,375 residents · 9.605 sq mi
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Montgomery is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $39,068. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 1,096 residents. Median home value is $86,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,375
−20%vs 2000
vs 5,471 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
455 / sq mi
−20%vs 2000
vs 570 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.0
−8%vs 2000
vs 37.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K8K13K18K23K1990201020202024Montgomery
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,068
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,028 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,997
−32%vs 2000
vs $23,395 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
3.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $133,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $659 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.4% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−15%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(4,107)
Black2.2%(95)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(150)
Asian1.3%(56)
Other2.7%(117)
Diversity Score21.7%(951)
Diversity Score
22
−42%vs 2000
vs 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.0%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery, Illinois?

Montgomery, Illinois has about 4,375 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Montgomery, Illinois?

The typical household in Montgomery, Illinois earns about $39,068 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 $86,300, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery, Illinois?

About 16.0% 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 3.2% of people in Montgomery, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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