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Montrose-Ghent

Ohio · 5,903 residents · 9.397 sq mi
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#112Most educatedof 6,82679.0%#177Highest homeownership rateof 6,82394.4%#197Most work-from-homeof 6,82633.8%#262Highest median household incomeof 6,818$180,250
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Montrose-Ghent is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $180,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $545,500. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,903
+12%since 2000
from 5,261 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
628 / sq mi
+14%since 2009
from 550 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.9
+1%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Montrose-Ghent
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.9%(292)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(342)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.7%(513)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.3%(432)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.5%(146)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348%(473)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412%(706)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5420.4%(1,205)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.6%(920)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.7%(570)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.9%(228)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(76)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$180,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,186 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$110,515
+96%since 2000
from $56,423 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.7%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
+2%since 2010
from 0.499 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$545,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $277,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,679
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,027 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
5.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.0%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−13%since 2009
from 3.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
71
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Montrose-Ghent on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(5,052)
Black0.9%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(30)
Asian1.8%(97)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(5,238)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(80)
Asian3.5%(209)
Other6.1%(359)
Diversity Score
26
+253%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican1.2%(70)
Mexican0.2%(10)
Asian origin
Chinese2.6%(156)
Asian Indian1.5%(88)
Filipino0.3%(19)
Ancestry
German37.7%(2,228)
Irish23.5%(1,387)
English21.6%(1,274)
Italian7.7%(452)
American3.2%(186)
Croatian3%(178)
Polish2.7%(161)
Scottish2.4%(139)
French2.1%(122)
Hungarian1.6%(96)
Danish1.3%(77)
Russian1.3%(75)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1%(58)
Arab0.8%(50)
Slovak0.8%(49)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(48)
British0.7%(40)
Ukrainian0.6%(37)
Swedish0.5%(27)
Brazilian0.4%(26)
Greek0.4%(25)
Iranian0.3%(20)
Czech0.3%(16)
Swiss0.3%(16)
Lebanese0.3%(15)
Dutch0.2%(11)
Lithuanian0.2%(11)
Norwegian0.2%(10)
Serbian0.2%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.9 min
+237%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.9%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.8%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.9%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2017
from 83.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 92.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.5%(419)
Married68%(1,623)
Widowed2.4%(58)
Divorced12.1%(288)
Women 15+
Never married17.2%(408)
Married73.7%(1,745)
Widowed3.2%(76)
Divorced5.9%(139)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montrose-Ghent, Ohio?

Montrose-Ghent, Ohio has about 5,903 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montrose-Ghent, Ohio?

The typical household in Montrose-Ghent, Ohio earns about $180,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montrose-Ghent, Ohio expensive?

In Montrose-Ghent, Ohio, the median home is worth about $545,500, and the typical rent is about $2,679 a month.

How educated are people in Montrose-Ghent, Ohio?

About 79.0% of adults age 25 and over in Montrose-Ghent, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montrose-Ghent, Ohio?

About 4.5% of people in Montrose-Ghent, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montrose-Ghent, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Montrose-Ghent, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 997 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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