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Montgomery

Louisiana · 622 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 $38,125. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 165 residents. 8% 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 $76,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
622
−21%since 2000
from 787 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
301 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 381 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
−1%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5366477578679781990201020202024Montgomery
2024941
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,125
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,462 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,959
+90%since 2000
from $11,533 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−26.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,700
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
38.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+26%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(402)
Black23.3%(145)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(11)
Diversity Score53.7%(334)
Diversity Score
54
+28%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+38.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+6%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2011
from 26.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 45.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
62.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.0%
−58.4 ptssince 2013
from 73.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery, Louisiana?

Montgomery, Louisiana has about 622 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montgomery, Louisiana?

The typical household in Montgomery, Louisiana earns about $38,125 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 $76,700, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery, Louisiana?

About 8.4% 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 13.5% of people in Montgomery, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montgomery, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Montgomery, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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