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Montague

Michigan · 2,361 residents · 2.627 sq mi
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Montague has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,960. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $109,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,361
−2%since 2000
from 2,407 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
899 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 916 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+7%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Montague
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,960
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,677 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,333
Unchangedsince 2000
from $21,238 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
27.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+13%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(2,206)
Black0.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(81)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other3.6%(85)
Diversity Score18.6%(439)
Diversity Score
19
+155%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montague, Michigan?

Montague, Michigan has about 2,361 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montague, Michigan?

The typical household in Montague, Michigan earns about $44,960 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 $109,900, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Montague, Michigan?

About 11.8% 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 10.9% 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 85 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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