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Montgomery

Louisiana · 628 residents (2025 est.) · 2.066 sq mi
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Montgomery has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,470. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $78,100. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
941
+20%since 2000
from 787 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
455 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 381 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.3
−14%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:628 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5366477578679781990201020202024Montgomery
2024941
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,470
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,462 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,497
+121%since 2000
from $11,533 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−33.9 ptssince 2000
from 39.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
−20%since 2010
from 0.477 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance35%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services30.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,100
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,071
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.1%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−15%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(603)
Black20.3%(160)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.1%(331)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(838)
Black9.9%(93)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(10)
Diversity Score24.6%(232)
Diversity Score
25
−41%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.5%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+13%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−17.4 ptssince 2011
from 26.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 45.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
37.4%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.8%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2012
from 23.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.9%
−52.5 ptssince 2013
from 73.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.4%
+31.5 ptssince 2017
from 46.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery, Louisiana?

Montgomery, Louisiana has about 941 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montgomery, Louisiana?

The typical household in Montgomery, Louisiana earns about $57,470 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montgomery, Louisiana expensive?

In Montgomery, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $78,100, and the typical rent is about $1,071 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery, Louisiana?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Montgomery, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montgomery, Louisiana?

About 5.7% of people in Montgomery, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montgomery, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Montgomery, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 298 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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