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CITY · 2010 ACS

Montgomery

Georgia · 4,523 residents · 5.215 sq mi
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Montgomery is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $212,300. Households here earn about 39% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,523
+9%since 2000
from 4,134 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
867 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+6%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Montgomery
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,625
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,889 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,148
+51%since 2000
from $27,998 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.518
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$795
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+48%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(3,612)
Black9.2%(382)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(61)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.9%(1,071)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(3,463)
Black8.8%(396)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(526)
Asian1.4%(65)
Other0.7%(29)
Diversity Score47.6%(2,151)
Diversity Score
48
+84%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+74%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 94.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.4%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery, Georgia?

Montgomery, Georgia has about 4,523 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montgomery, Georgia?

The typical household in Montgomery, Georgia earns about $68,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montgomery, Georgia expensive?

In Montgomery, Georgia, the median home is worth about $212,300, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery, Georgia?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Montgomery, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montgomery, Georgia?

About 12.3% of people in Montgomery, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montgomery, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Montgomery, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 196 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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