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Montague

Michigan · 2,424 residents (2025 est.) · 2.627 sq mi
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Montague has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $202,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,531
+5%since 2000
from 2,407 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
963 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 916 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
−5%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,424 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Montague
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,750
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,677 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,048
+46%since 2000
from $21,238 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
−2%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+41%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,306)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(56)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(175)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(2,314)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(72)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(131)
Diversity Score20.1%(508)
Diversity Score
20
+176%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+20%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.2%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.5%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2017
from 73.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 5.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montague, Michigan?

Montague, Michigan has about 2,531 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montague, Michigan?

The typical household in Montague, Michigan earns about $66,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montague, Michigan expensive?

In Montague, Michigan, the median home is worth about $202,200, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Montague, Michigan?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Montague, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montague, Michigan?

About 4.8% of people in Montague, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montague, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Montague, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 255 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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