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Montague

California · 1,226 residents · 1.778 sq mi
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Montague has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,742. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 230 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,800. Households here earn about 36% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,226
−16%since 2000
from 1,456 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
690 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 819 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+15%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Montague
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,742
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,991 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,554
+94%since 2000
from $12,661 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,800
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$920
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
33.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(937)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino11%(135)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other13.9%(170)
Diversity Score51.5%(631)
Diversity Score
51
+259%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 20.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montague, California?

Montague, California has about 1,226 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montague, California?

The typical household in Montague, California earns about $50,742 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 $153,800, and the typical rent is about $920 a month.

How educated are people in Montague, California?

About 7.0% 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 17.2% of people in Montague, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montague, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Montague, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 189 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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