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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Montague

California · 1,415 residents · 1.778 sq mi
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Montague has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,160. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $52,500. Households here earn about 44% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,415
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,456 in 2000
1990 – 2025
796 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 819 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.9
−12%vs 2000
vs 36.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Montague
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,160
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,991 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,250
−35%vs 2000
vs $12,661 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.1%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$52,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$372
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $471 in 2000
US average: $450
71.3%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.3% in 2000
28.7% rent
2.6
−14%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,262)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(79)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.4%(209)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,312)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(33)
Asian1.4%(20)
Other5.9%(83)
Diversity Score21.9%(310)
22
+52%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.8%
−15.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
+62%vs 2000
vs 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Montague, California?

Montague, California has about 1,415 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Montague, California?

The typical household in Montague, California earns about $20,160 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montague, California expensive?

In Montague, California, the median home is worth about $52,500, and the typical rent is about $372 a month.

How educated are people in Montague, California?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Montague, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montague, California?

About 18.1% of people in Montague, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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