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Montezuma

Georgia · 3,460 residents · 4.565 sq mi
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Montezuma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,214. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,900. The poverty rate of 43.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,460
−13%since 2000
from 3,999 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
758 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 876 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+8%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Montezuma
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,214
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,022 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,341
+10%since 2000
from $12,168 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
43.2%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$374
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $312 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.0%
−34.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
44.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+42%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(1,113)
Black69.6%(2,782)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(56)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.6%(2,144)
2010
White, non-Hispanic22%(761)
Black73.9%(2,556)
Hispanic / Latino1%(36)
Asian2.1%(73)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.2%(1,702)
Diversity Score
49
−8%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.7%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
57.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montezuma, Georgia?

Montezuma, Georgia has about 3,460 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montezuma, Georgia?

The typical household in Montezuma, Georgia earns about $23,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montezuma, Georgia expensive?

In Montezuma, Georgia, the median home is worth about $73,900, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Montezuma, Georgia?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Montezuma, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montezuma, Georgia?

About 43.2% of people in Montezuma, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montezuma, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Montezuma, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,046 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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