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Montague

California · 1,443 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 $31,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,800. Households here earn about 48% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,443
−1%since 2000
from 1,456 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
812 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 819 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+5%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Montague
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,688
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,991 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,622
+23%since 2000
from $12,661 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,800
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$798
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.2%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
35.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+79%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(1,191)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(107)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other12.6%(182)
Diversity Score42.9%(619)
Diversity Score
43
+199%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.2%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.6%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montague, California?

Montague, California has about 1,443 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montague, California?

The typical household in Montague, California earns about $31,688 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 $171,800, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in Montague, California?

About 12.0% 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 20.5% 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 28 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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