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Montgomery

Maryland · 32,032 residents · 3.882 sq mi
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Montgomery is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,912. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 6,019 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $334,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,032
−16%since 2000
from 38,051 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
8,251 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 9,802 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.7
+4%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K33K35K37K39K1990201020202024Montgomery
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,912
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,828 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,383
+23%since 2000
from $29,620 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$334,500
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,340
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $937 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+96%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(21,433)
Black16.5%(6,297)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(4,458)
Asian11.8%(4,494)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.9%(28,508)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38.1%(12,200)
Black23.2%(7,419)
Hispanic / Latino24.4%(7,812)
Asian10.7%(3,434)
Other2.5%(790)
Diversity Score90.4%(28,958)
Diversity Score
90
+21%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 49.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
13.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.8%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
32.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery, Maryland?

Montgomery, Maryland has about 32,032 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montgomery, Maryland?

The typical household in Montgomery, Maryland earns about $81,912 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 $334,500, and the typical rent is about $1,340 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery, Maryland?

About 50.0% 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 6.3% of people in Montgomery, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montgomery, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Montgomery, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 283 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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