Montgomery County, IL

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2019 Population

28,828

0.624% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

43.3

0.464% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

16.6%

4.01% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$52,748

4.86% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$84,100

2.31% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

11,571

2.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Montgomery County, IL had a population of 28.8k people with a median age of 43.3 and a median household income of $52,748. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Montgomery County, IL declined from 29,009 to 28,828, a −0.624% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,304 to $52,748, a 4.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Montgomery County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.74%), White (Hispanic) (1.33%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.77%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.267%). 0% of the households in Montgomery County, IL speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.6% of the residents in Montgomery County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Montgomery County, IL are Tri-County Beauty Academy (7 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Montgomery County, IL was $84,100, and the homeownership rate was 76.4%. Most people in Montgomery County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Montgomery County, IL was 2 cars per household.

Montgomery County, IL borders Bond County, IL, Christian County, IL, Fayette County, IL, Macoupin County, IL, Madison County, IL, Sangamon County, IL, and Shelby County, IL.

United States Illinois

Diversity

Montgomery County, IL is home to a population of 28.8k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 1.16% of Montgomery County, IL residents were born outside of the country (333 people).

In 2019, there were 24.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.9k people) in Montgomery County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.08k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 382 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Montgomery County, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
26.9k ± 21
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.08k ± 220
White (Hispanic)
382 ± 69

1.77%

Hispanic Population

510 people

1.77% of the people in Montgomery County, IL are hispanic (510 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.16%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

333 people

0.969%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

281 people

As of 2019, 1.16% of Montgomery County, IL residents (333 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Montgomery County, IL was 0.969%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Montgomery County, IL was 43.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 43, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 50. But people in Montgomery County, IL are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Montgomery County, IL residents was 43.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
644,788 ± 19,210 people
India
156,084 ± 9,640 people
Poland
130,079 ± 8,810 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 644,788 Illinois residents, followed by India with 156,084 and Poland with 130,079.

Citizenship

99.6%

2019 Citizenship

99.7%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.6% of Montgomery County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Montgomery County, IL was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
824 ± 110
Gulf War (1990s)
280 ± 75
Gulf War (2001-)
222 ± 97

Montgomery County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.94 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Illinois. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Illinois, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Illinois across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Montgomery County, IL is $52,748. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Montgomery County, IL was Census Tract 9576 with a value of $67,258, followed by Census Tract 9573 and Census Tract 9575, with respective values of $56,385 and $56,115.

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,164. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.482, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Montgomery County, IL employs 11.6k people. The largest industries in Montgomery County, IL are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,052 people), Retail Trade (1,359 people), and Manufacturing (1,119 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($59,881), Public Administration ($55,167), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($51,220).

Wages

Median Household Income

$52,748

2019 value

± $2,729

4.86%

1 Year Growth

± 6.41%

Households in Montgomery County, IL have a median annual income of $52,748, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $50,304 in 2018, which represents a 4.86% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Montgomery County, IL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$75,849

Average Male Salary in Illinois

± $1,220

$56,164

Average Female Salary in Illinois

± $916

In 2019, full-time male employees in Illinois made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Illinois by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Illinois

Asian
$71,781 ± $3,365
White
$60,455 ± $832
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$58,312 ± $36,766

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Illinois workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Illinois.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Illinois by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.482

2019 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.482

2018 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2019, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0501% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9576
Census Tract 9573
Census Tract 9575

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Montgomery County, IL was Census Tract 9576 with a value of $67,258, followed by Census Tract 9573 and Census Tract 9575, with respective values of $56,385 and $56,115.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 6 - 11

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

16.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Montgomery County, IL (4.28k out of 25.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
4,163 ± 413
Hispanic
88 ± 103
Two Or More
76 ± 140

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Montgomery County, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

11.6k

2019 Value

± 619

2.9%

1 Year growth

± 7.29%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Montgomery County, IL grew at a rate of 2.9%, from 11.2k employees to 11.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Montgomery County, IL, are Management Occupations (1,199 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,193 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,054 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Montgomery County, IL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Montgomery County, IL, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (1,199 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,193 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,054 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Montgomery County, IL has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (3.1 times higher than expected), Health Technologists & Technicians (2.19 times), and Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1.82 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Montgomery County, IL, by median earnings, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($100,500), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($95,577), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($69,438).

Industries

Employment by Industries

11.6k

2019 Value

± 619

2.9%

1 Year growth

± 7.29%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Montgomery County, IL grew at a rate of 2.9%, from 11.2k employees to 11.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Montgomery County, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,052 people), Retail Trade (1,359 people), and Manufacturing (1,119 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Montgomery County, IL, though some of these residents may live in Montgomery County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Montgomery County, IL, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,052 people), Retail Trade (1,359 people), and Manufacturing (1,119 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Montgomery County, IL has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (4.09 times higher than expected), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (2.16 times), and Utilities (2 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Montgomery County, IL, by median earnings, are Utilities ($59,881), Public Administration ($55,167), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($51,220).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $138B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($87.2B) and Mixed freight ($79.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Illinois.

$1.03T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

88.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1.03T. This is expected to increase 88.6% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$77.4B
Wisconsin
$56.8B
California
$46.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $77.4B, followed by Wisconsin with $56.8B and California and $46.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Montgomery County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 69.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.49%). The most partisan county was Wayne County, IL with 84.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 18 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (69.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.49%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montgomery County, IL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Illinois.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Montgomery County, IL

69.5% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Illinois

Wayne County, IL
84.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Edwards County, IL
84.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Clay County, IL
81.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Illinois was Wayne County, IL with 84.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Illinois colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Illinois

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

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 Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 18 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

In 2020, universities in Montgomery County, IL awarded 7 degrees. The student population of Montgomery County, IL is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 7 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Montgomery County, IL are White (7 and 100%), followed by Asian (0 and 0%), Black or African American (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Montgomery County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Tri-County Beauty Academy (7 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Montgomery County, IL are General Cosmetology (7 and 100%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (0 and 0%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
7 degree-majorss awarded
Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
0 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Montgomery County, IL was General Cosmetology with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Montgomery County, IL according to their major.

Universities

Tri-County Beauty Academy

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

7 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Montgomery County, IL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tri-County Beauty Academy with 7 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Montgomery County, IL, which is 0 times less than the 7 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Montgomery County, IL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
7 degrees awarded
Asian
0 degrees awarded
Black or African American
0 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Montgomery County, IL was White students. These 7 degrees mean that there were Infinityk times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 0 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Montgomery County, IL was $84,100 in 2019, which is 0.35 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $82,200 to $84,100, a 2.31% increase. The homeownership rate in Montgomery County, IL is 76.4%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Montgomery County, IL have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Montgomery County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$84,100

2019 Median

± $4,185

$82,200

2018 Median

± $3,387

In 2019, the median property value in Montgomery County, IL grew to to $84,100 from the previous year's value of $82,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Montgomery County, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Montgomery County, IL the largest share of households have a property value in the $70k - $80k range.

Household Income

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

$52,748

Median Household Income

± $2,729

11.5k

Number of Households

± 591

In 2019, the median household income of the 11.5k households in Montgomery County, IL grew to $52,748 from the previous year's value of $50,304.

The following chart displays the households in Montgomery County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Montgomery County, IL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Montgomery County, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

76.4%

2019 Homeownership

77.1%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 76.4% of the housing units in Montgomery County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Montgomery County, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Montgomery County, IL have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.88% of the workforce in Montgomery County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (86.1%)
Carpooled (6.08%)
Worked At Home (4.6%)

In 2019, 86.1% of workers in Montgomery County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.08%) and those who worked at home (4.6%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

96.4% of the population of Montgomery County, IL has health coverage, with 45.5% on employee plans, 18.4% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 1.05% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Illinois was $8,262 in 2014. This is a 4.44% increase from the previous year ($7,911).

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, IL see 2043 patients per year on average, which represents a 27.8% increase from the previous year (1599 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1671 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1353 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Wayne County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (19.9%). Additionally, Vermilion County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.2%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,043 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montgomery County, IL

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, IL see an average of 2,043 patients per year. This represents a 27.8% increase from the previous year (1,599 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,262

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Illinois

$4,875

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$4,959

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,116

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Illinois (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.44%, from $7,911 to $8,262.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

3.61%

Uninsured

45.5%

Employer Coverage

18.4%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

1.05%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Montgomery County, IL declined by 11.2% from 4.06% to 3.61%.

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