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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Montgomery

New York · 3,636 residents · 1.406 sq mi
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The short version

Montgomery is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,407. Population has grown 30% since 1990. Median home value is $129,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,636
+30%since 1990
from 2,788 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,586 / sq mi
+30%since 1990
from 1,983 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.3
+10%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Montgomery
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,407
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,602 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,204
+49%since 1990
from $14,224 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.0%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,700
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $123,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $604 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
27.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−24%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,709)
Black1.5%(41)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(74)
Asian1.1%(32)
Diversity Score12.9%(359)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(3,142)
Black3.9%(142)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(281)
Asian0.8%(29)
Diversity Score28.5%(1,036)
Diversity Score
28
+121%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.9%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 85.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+8%since 1990
from 22.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery, New York?

Montgomery, New York has about 3,636 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Montgomery, New York?

The typical household in Montgomery, New York earns about $52,407 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montgomery, New York expensive?

In Montgomery, New York, the median home is worth about $129,700, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery, New York?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Montgomery, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montgomery, New York?

About 7.0% of people in Montgomery, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montgomery, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Montgomery, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 848 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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