Montgomery County Summary

Life in Montgomery County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Montgomery County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Montgomery County:

  • The population in Montgomery County is 28,078.

  • The median home value in Montgomery County is $119,013.

  • The median income in Montgomery County is $61,863.

  • The median rent in Montgomery County is $715.

  • The unemployment rate in Montgomery County is 5.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Montgomery County is 13.8%.

  • The average high in Montgomery County is 72.3° and there are 101.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Montgomery County

List Of Cities & Towns in Montgomery County

Litchfield, IL Population 6,814

Hillsboro, IL Population 5,693

Nokomis, IL Population 2,213

Raymond, IL Population 1,065

Witt, IL Population 844

Farmersville, IL Population 756

Schram City, IL Population 720

Taylor Springs, IL Population 691

Coffeen, IL Population 630

Irving, IL Population 407

Panama, IL Population 327

Coalton, IL Population 280

Fillmore, IL Population 257

Harvel, IL Population 254

Butler, IL Population 247

Waggoner, IL Population 185

Donnellson, IL Population 133

Walshville, IL Population 96

Ohlman, IL Population 85

Wenonah, IL Population 30

Map Of Montgomery County

Montgomery County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Montgomery County is 72.3°.

  • There are 79.91 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 101.6 inches of rain each year with 5.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:06 hours of sun each day in Montgomery County.

StatMontgomery County
Mean High72.3
Nice Days79.91
Rainfall101.6
Snowfall5.8
Sunny Hours5:06
72.3°
Average High
101.6
Inches of Rain

Montgomery County Photos

Hillsboro Il
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Aristoncafe Litchfieldil
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Greaterstl
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Source: Flickr User Haydn Blackey | CC BY-SA 2.0

Montgomery County Demographics

Population over time in Montgomery County

The current population in Montgomery County is 28,078. The population has decreased -1.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 28,482 -0.4%
2022 28,598 -0.8%
2021 28,828 -

Gender in Montgomery County

  • Montgomery County is 47.0% female with 13,192 female residents.

  • Montgomery County is 53.0% male with 14,886 male residents.

Female
47.0% (13,192)
Male
53.0% (14,886)
Gender Montgomery County IL USA
Female 47.0% 50.6% 50.5%
Male 53.0% 49.4% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Montgomery County

Montgomery County is:

  • 92.0% White with 25,835 White residents.

  • 2.7% African American with 756 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 37 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 153 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 6 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 50 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 644 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.1% Hispanic with 597 Hispanic residents.

White
92.0% (25,835)
African American
2.7% (756)
American Indian
0.1% (37)
Asian
0.5% (153)
Hawaiian
0.0% (6)
Other
0.2% (50)
Two Or More
2.3% (644)
Hispanic
2.1% (597)

Table: Montgomery County By Race

Race Montgomery County IL USA
White 92.0% 58.7% 58.2%
African American 2.7% 13.6% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 0.5% 5.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.3% 3.0% 3.9%
Hispanic 2.1% 18.5% 19.0%

Household Income For Montgomery County, Illinois

  • 6.8% of households in Montgomery County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.4% of households in Montgomery County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Montgomery County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Montgomery County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.6% of households in Montgomery County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Montgomery County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Montgomery County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.6% of households in Montgomery County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Montgomery County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Montgomery County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.8% (1,914)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.4% (1,527)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.7% (2,445)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.7% (2,724)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.6% (2,963)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.0% (4,479)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.4% (3,776)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.6% (5,214)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.8% (1,622)
$200,000 or more
5.0% (1,410)
Income Montgomery County IL USA
Less than $10,000 6.8% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.4% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.7% 6.2% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.7% 6.5% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.6% 9.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.0% 15.1% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.4% 12.7% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.6% 17.9% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.8% 9.9% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 5.0% 13.1% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Montgomery County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Montgomery County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Montgomery County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Montgomery County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Montgomery County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Montgomery County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Montgomery County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Montgomery County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Montgomery County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Montgomery County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (561)
9-12th Grade
8% (2,246)
High School / GED
41% (11,511)
Some College
22% (6,177)
Associate's Degree
9% (2,527)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (3,369)
Master's Degree
5% (1,403)
Professional Degree
1% (280)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Montgomery County IL USA
< 9th Grade 2% 5% 5%
9-12th Grade 8% 5% 6%
High School / GED 41% 25% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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