Montgomery County, Illinois Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

27,942

Diversity Score

15.7

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
91.7%%

Montgomery County, Illinois Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Montgomery County, Illinois Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)25,62591.7%
Black / African American9223.3%
Hispanic or Latino6092.2%
Two or More Races5962.1%
Asian1100.4%
Other Race450.2%
Native American310.1%
Pacific Islander40.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Montgomery County, Illinois

The largest racial or ethnic group in Montgomery County, Illinois is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 91.7% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Montgomery County, Illinois has increased slightly. The area currently has a diversity score of 15.7/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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