Montgomery County, Illinois

Total Population: 28,078

County Seat: Hillsboro

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Median Home Value

$102,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$61,863

Across all households

Median Age

42.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)92.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.7%
Two or More Races2.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

20.1%

65 Years and Over

21.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

47.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.5%

No Health Insurance

4.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$61,863

Mean Household Income

$80,654

Per Capita Income

$32,463

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$102,200

Median Rent

$715/mo

Total Housing Units

12,528

Owner-Occupied

76.3%

Renter-Occupied

23.7%

Vacancy Rate

10.1%

Married Couple Households

48.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.4%

Average Household Size

2.29

Broadband Internet Access

82.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17135.