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Montague

California · 1,456 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 $22,991. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $69,700. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,456
+3%since 1990
from 1,415 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
819 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 796 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.2
+14%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Montague
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,991
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,160 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,661
+53%since 1990
from $8,250 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
24.2%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$471
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $372 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
32.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+16%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,312)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(33)
Asian1.4%(20)
Diversity Score21.9%(310)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,262)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(79)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score14.4%(209)
Diversity Score
14
−34%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.4%
+15.5 ptssince 1990
from 63.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
−38%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montague, California?

Montague, California has about 1,456 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Montague, California?

The typical household in Montague, California earns about $22,991 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 $69,700, and the typical rent is about $471 a month.

How educated are people in Montague, California?

About 6.9% 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 24.2% of people in Montague, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montague, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Montague, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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