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Montgomery City

Missouri · 2,811 residents · 3.375 sq mi
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Montgomery City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,750. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,300. Households here earn about 25% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
2,811
+15%since 2000
from 2,442 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
833 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 724 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+5%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Montgomery City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,750
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,446 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,849
+52%since 2000
from $15,735 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+10%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(2,296)
Black3.8%(93)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(257)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(2,503)
Black2.1%(58)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(74)
Asian0.8%(22)
Other2.7%(75)
Diversity Score19.8%(557)
Diversity Score
20
+89%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+27%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery City, Missouri?

Montgomery City, Missouri has about 2,811 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montgomery City, Missouri?

The typical household in Montgomery City, Missouri earns about $42,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montgomery City, Missouri expensive?

In Montgomery City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $98,300, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery City, Missouri?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Montgomery City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montgomery City, Missouri?

About 16.6% of people in Montgomery City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montgomery City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Montgomery City, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 530 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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