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Montague

Michigan · 2,417 residents · 2.627 sq mi
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Montague has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,839. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $127,900. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,417
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,407 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
920 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 916 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+19%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Montague
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,839
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,677 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,399
+15%since 2000
from $21,238 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(2,141)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(125)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other1.3%(32)
Diversity Score18%(434)
Diversity Score
18
+147%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+21%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montague, Michigan?

Montague, Michigan has about 2,417 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montague, Michigan?

The typical household in Montague, Michigan earns about $62,839 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 $127,900, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Montague, Michigan?

About 22.3% 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 7.6% 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 141 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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