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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Montgomery

Maryland · 38,051 residents · 3.882 sq mi
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Montgomery is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $66,828. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $139,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% 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

38,051
+18%since 1990
from 32,315 in 1990
1990 – 2024
9,802 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 8,324 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.4
+11%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
31K33K35K37K39K1990201020202024Montgomery
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$66,828
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,647 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,620
+35%since 1990
from $22,019 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$139,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $134,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$937
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $795 in 1990
US average: $602
72.2%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
27.8% rent
2.1
−21%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79%(25,529)
Black11.4%(3,685)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(2,362)
Asian6.5%(2,111)
Diversity Score54.7%(17,675)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(21,433)
Black16.5%(6,297)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(4,458)
Asian11.8%(4,494)
Diversity Score74.9%(28,508)
75
+37%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.7%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 49.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.7%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 93.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
21.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.5 min
−9%since 1990
from 29.3 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, Maryland?

Montgomery, Maryland has about 38,051 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Montgomery, Maryland?

The typical household in Montgomery, Maryland earns about $66,828 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montgomery, Maryland expensive?

In Montgomery, Maryland, the median home is worth about $139,500, and the typical rent is about $937 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery, Maryland?

About 49.7% of adults age 25 and over in Montgomery, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montgomery, Maryland?

About 5.1% of people in Montgomery, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montgomery, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Montgomery, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,736 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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