Montgomery County, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Montgomery County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,756 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 39.1 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.61% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.1 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 11,264 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Montgomery County declined by 5.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 28,078 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Montgomery County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Montgomery County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,353 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.72% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Montgomery County is about 24% lower than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Montgomery County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $181,944 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $715 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.3% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Montgomery County is about 21.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $715 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Montgomery County spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 144 hours, about 6.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Montgomery County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.3 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.6 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 144 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,469 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.1% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,762 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 496 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Illinois:
Edgar County (12.1 min), Brown County (12.8 min), McDonough County (13.0 min).
Slowest:
Calhoun County (46.4 min), Cook County (30.8 min), Kendall County (30.7 min).
The average commute time in Montgomery County is 17 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Montgomery County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Montgomery County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.2% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Illinois:
DuPage County (0.4), Champaign County (0.4), Lake County (0.4).
Lowest:
Hardin County (0.2), Fayette County (0.2), Perry County (0.2).
Health
Montgomery County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Montgomery County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.3% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.4% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Illinois:
DuPage County (0.8), Champaign County (0.8), Monroe County (0.8).
Lowest:
Alexander County (0.8), Pulaski County (0.8), Gallatin County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Montgomery County, Illinois.
What is the population of Montgomery County, Illinois?
The population of Montgomery County, Illinois is 27,756, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Montgomery County, Illinois?
The population density of Montgomery County, Illinois is 39.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Montgomery County, Illinois?
The median household income in Montgomery County, Illinois is $62,353, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Montgomery County, Illinois?
The median home price in Montgomery County, Illinois is $181,944, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Montgomery County, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Montgomery County, Illinois is 5.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.