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Montague

Texas · 189 residents · 1.276 sq mi
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Montague has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,595. Population has fallen 16% since 2023, a loss of 35 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2023, reaching $326,900. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

189
−16%since 2023
from 224 in 2023
2010 – 2024
148 / sq mi
−16%since 2023
from 176 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
48.5
+3%since 2023
from 47.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
170228287345404201020202024Montague
2024189
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,595
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $53,984 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$27,308
−12%since 2023
from $31,143 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
−14.4 ptssince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
28.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.471
+1%since 2023
from 0.465 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$326,900
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $170,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
91.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
8.8% rent
14.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
57.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.9
+86%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(189)
Black1.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(11)
Diversity Score34.6%(77)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(151)
Black3.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(13)
Diversity Score43.3%(82)
43
+25%since 2023
from 35 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
+10%since 2023
from 19.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
73.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 81.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
19.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
6.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
26.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
41.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 35.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
47.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
49.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
25.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
13.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
88.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Montague, Texas?

Montague, Texas has about 189 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montague, Texas?

The typical household in Montague, Texas earns about $55,595 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montague, Texas expensive?

In Montague, Texas, the median home is worth about $326,900.

How educated are people in Montague, Texas?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Montague, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montague, Texas?

About 28.9% of people in Montague, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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