Momence, IL

Census Place

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2023 Population

3,076

1.42% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

36.8

0.822% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

8.53%

23.8% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$52,048

3.98% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$159,600

5.07% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

1,465

0.34% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Momence, IL had a population of 3.08k people with a median age of 36.8 and a median household income of $52,048. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Momence, IL grew from 3,033 to 3,076, a 1.42% increase and its median household income declined from $54,207 to $52,048, a −3.98% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Momence, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.4%), White (Hispanic) (9.56%), Other (Hispanic) (5.04%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.29%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.58%).

None of the households in Momence, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.9% of the residents in Momence, IL are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Momence, IL was $159,600, and the homeownership rate was 67.8%.

Most people in Momence, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Momence, IL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Momence, IL is home to a population of 3.08k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.16% of Momence, IL residents were born outside of the country (128 people).

In 2023, there were 7.88 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.32k people) in Momence, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 294 White (Hispanic) and 155 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.9%

2023 Citizenship

97.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.9% of Momence, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Momence, IL was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Momence, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Momence, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.32k ± 368
White (Hispanic)
294 ± 176
Other (Hispanic)
155 ± 100

18.9%

Hispanic Population

581 people

18.9% of the people in Momence, IL are hispanic (581 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Momence, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
622,347 ± 18,890 people
India
165,336 ± 9,918 people
Poland
123,006 ± 8,569 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 622,347 Illinois residents, followed by India with 165,336 and Poland with 123,006.

Foreign-Born Population

4.16%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

128 people

5.31%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

161 people

As of 2023, 4.16% of Momence, IL residents (128 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Momence, IL was 5.31%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Momence, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
67 ± 54
Gulf War (1990s)
23 ± 30
Korea
6 ± 18

Momence, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.91 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Momence, IL employs 1.47k people. The largest industries in Momence, IL are Manufacturing (360 people), Retail Trade (205 people), and Construction (168 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($78,367), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($77,908), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($65,714).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,581. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.477, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.47k

2023 Value

± 245

−0.34%

1 Year decline

± 24.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Momence, IL declined at a rate of −0.34%, from 1.47k employees to 1.47k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Momence, IL, are Sales & Related Occupations (325 people), Production Occupations (235 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (185 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Momence, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.47k

2023 Value

± 245

−0.34%

1 Year decline

± 24.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Momence, IL declined at a rate of −0.34%, from 1.47k employees to 1.47k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Momence, IL, are Manufacturing (360 people), Retail Trade (205 people), and Construction (168 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Momence, IL, though some of these residents may live in Momence, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,542

Median earning men ± $11,396

$36,731

Median earning women ± $16,237

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($78,673), Other Services Except Public Administration ($70,156), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,984), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,896), and Manufacturing ($47,316).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Momence, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (54.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.01% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.62M), Some college (2.15M), and Bachelors Degree (2.1M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Momence, IL was $159,600 in 2023, which is 0.526 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $151,900 to $159,600, a 5.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Momence, IL is 67.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Momence, IL have an average commute time of 23.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Momence, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$159,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$11,342

$802

Median Property Taxes

±$170

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Momence, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Momence, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.8%

Homeownership

2023

55.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 67.8% of the housing units in Momence, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Momence, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 108

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Momence, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,048

Median Household Income

± $18,732

1.18k

Number of Households

± 229

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.18k households in Momence, IL declined from $52,048 from the previous year's value of $54,207.

The following chart displays the households in Momence, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Momence, IL is from Illinois.

0.477

2022 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2022, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.371% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.3%)
Carpooled (14.3%)
Walked (4.78%)

In 2023, 76.3% of workers in Momence, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.3%) and those who walked to work (4.78%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Momence, IL have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.2% of the workforce in Momence, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Momence, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Momence, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Momence, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.53% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Momence, IL (252 out of 2.95k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Momence, IL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

98.3% of the population of Momence, IL has health coverage, with 55.2% on employee plans, 16.4% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 1.42% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kankakee County, IL see 2649 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.68% increase from the previous year (2555 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2090 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 547 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Kankakee County, IL.

2,649 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kankakee County, IL

Primary care physicians in Kankakee County, IL see an average of 2,649 patients per year. This represents a 3.68% increase from the previous year (2,555 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kankakee County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.6% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 32.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

1.73%

Uninsured

55.2%

Employer Coverage

16.4%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

1.42%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Momence, IL declined by 62% from 4.54% to 1.73%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Momence, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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