Momence, Illinois Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

Population: 3,171. Estimated population in July 2024: 3,066 (-3.3% change)
Males: 1,525 (48.1%), Females: 1,646 (51.9%)

Kankakee County

Zip code: 60954

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.5 years
Median household income: $37,898
Median house value: $94,900

Population by Race

Races in Momence:

  • White Non-Hispanic (83.5%)
  • Hispanic (11.4%)
  • Other race (5.0%)
  • Black (4.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.3%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (26.5%), Irish (14.1%), English (11.1%), French (10.0%), Polish (7.0%), Dutch (4.7%).

Elevation: 626 feet

Land area: 1.4 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Momence

  • High school or higher: 73.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Momence city

  • Never married: 22.7%
  • Now married: 54.4%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 11.9%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

6.4% Foreign born (5.5% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +220 (+7.5%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Momence:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Momence:

  • GARY/CHICAGO (about 36 miles; GARY, IN; Abbreviation: GYY)
  • CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL (about 44 miles; CHICAGO, IL; Abbreviation: MDW)
  • PORTER COUNTY MUNI (about 50 miles; VALPARAISO, IN; Abbreviation: VPZ)

Other public-use airports nearest to Momence:

  • LOWELL (about 12 miles; LOWELL, IN; Abbreviation: C97)
  • GREATER KANKAKEE (about 14 miles; KANKAKEE, IL; Abbreviation: IKK)
  • SANGER (about 14 miles; MONEE, IL; Abbreviation: C56)

Amtrak station near Momence:

  • 15 miles: KANKAKEE (199 S. EAST AVE.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, full-service food facilities, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Momence:

  • OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (about 15 miles; BOURBONNAIS, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,207)
  • GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 22 miles; UNIVERSITY PARK, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,191)
  • PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE (about 25 miles; CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,523)
  • SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE (about 31 miles; SOUTH HOLLAND, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,599)
  • PURDUE UNIVERSITY-CALUMET CAMPUS (about 33 miles; HAMMOND, IN; Full-time enrollment: 6,312)
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY-NORTHWEST (about 34 miles; GARY, IN; Full-time enrollment: 3,208)
  • IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE-NORTHWEST (about 35 miles; GARY, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,432)

Public high school in Momence:

  • MOMENCE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 395; Location: 101 N FRANKLIN ST; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Momence:

  • MOMENCE JR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 384; Location: 801 W 2ND ST; Grades: 05 – 08)
  • JE-NEIR ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 352; Location: 1001 W 2ND ST; Grades: 01 – 04)
  • RANGE ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 132; Location: 415 N DIXIE HWY; Grades: PK – KG)

Private primary/middle schools in Momence:

  • ST PATRICK ACADEMY (Students: 128; Location: 404 WEST SECOND AVENUE; Grades: PK – 8)
  • UNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 55; Location: 920 W 2ND ST; Grades: PK – 8)

Libraries

Library in Momence:

  • EDWARD CHIPMAN L.D. (Operating income: $61,144; Location: 126 N. LOCUST STREET; 20,328 books; 213 audio materials; 241 video materials; 44 serial subscriptions)