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Montgomery

Maryland · 34,893 residents · 3.882 sq mi
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Montgomery is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,135. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $310,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,893
−8%since 2000
from 38,051 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
8,988 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 9,802 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+6%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K33K35K37K39K1990201020202024Montgomery
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,135
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,828 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,831
+28%since 2000
from $29,620 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$310,700
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,637
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $937 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+81%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.4%(8,521)
Black22.7%(7,937)
Hispanic / Latino36.9%(12,888)
Asian10.9%(3,799)
Other4.7%(1,643)
Diversity Score92.1%(32,125)
Diversity Score
92
+23%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 49.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 77.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
36.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery, Maryland?

Montgomery, Maryland has about 34,893 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montgomery, Maryland?

The typical household in Montgomery, Maryland earns about $82,135 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 $310,700, and the typical rent is about $1,637 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery, Maryland?

About 42.7% 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 10.7% 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 2,578 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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