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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Montgomery

Louisiana · 787 residents · 2.066 sq mi
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Montgomery has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,462. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $29,500. The poverty rate of 39.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

787
+22%since 1990
from 643 in 1990
1990 – 2025
381 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 311 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
−7%since 1990
from 40.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5366477578679781990201020202024Montgomery
2024941
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,462
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,510 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,533
+50%since 1990
from $7,710 in 1990
US average: $21,522
39.6%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 35.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$29,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$361
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
76.5%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
23.5% rent
1.6
−35%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89%(572)
Black8.7%(56)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score26%(167)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(603)
Black20.3%(160)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score42.1%(331)
42
+62%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.7%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
53.8%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 54.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.6 min
−6%since 1990
from 30.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Montgomery, Louisiana?

Montgomery, Louisiana has about 787 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Montgomery, Louisiana?

The typical household in Montgomery, Louisiana earns about $18,462 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 $29,500, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery, Louisiana?

About 5.7% 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 39.6% 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 144 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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