Monmouth, IL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Monmouth

Youngstown / Swan Creek

Gulfport / Carthage Lake

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Monmouth

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.4%

Households with Children

28.9%

School Enrollment K-12

959

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.1%
School Age (5-17): 18.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 27.4%
Working Age (35-54): 20.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.4%
Seniors (65+): 15.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 16.0%
High School / GED: 35.5%
Some College or Associate's: 30.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 9.9%
Single Parents: 19.0%
Couples & Adults: 33.7%
Living Alone: 37.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 18.1%
Asian: 4.1%
Black or African American: 4.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 81.7%
Puerto Rican: 8.1%
Cuban: 0.1%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 7.5%
South American: 0.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 58.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 67.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 7.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 81.6%
Spanish: 11.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.3%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 1.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.8%
Elementary (1-4): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 5.3%
High School (9-12): 6.7%
College / Graduate: 13.1%
Not Enrolled: 66.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources