Montgomery County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Montgomery County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17135
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 135
Geography
- Land Area
- 703.77 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.97 sq mi
- Total Area
- 709.74 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.228068
- Longitude
- -89.478141
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 27,875
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 22,253
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,264 | 97.8% |
| Hispanic | 607 | 2.2% |
| White | 25,776 | 92.5% |
| Black | 924 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 83 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 35 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,799 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 452 | 2.0% |
| White | 20,535 | 92.3% |
| Black | 871 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 111 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 273 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 27,942
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $64,373
- Poverty Rate
- 11.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,229
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 25,911 | 92.7% |
| Black | 926 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 110 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 16,495
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,620 | 21.9% |
| Republican | 6,567 | 39.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,302 | 38.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,887 | 47.8% |
| Female | 8,608 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,432 | 87.5% |
| Hispanic | 208 | 1.3% |
| Black | 52 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 61 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,649
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 64.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,316 | 64.6% |
| Hispanic | 120 | 57.7% |
| Black | 27 | 51.9% |
| Asian | 30 | 49.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,158 | 65.4% |
| Female | 5,491 | 63.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,023 (34.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,728 (18.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,495
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $113,929
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $750
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 8.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.