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Montague

Texas · 304 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 $32,917. Population has declined 11% since 2011. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $63,800. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
304
−11%vs 2011
vs 340 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
238 / sq mi
−11%vs 2011
vs 266 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
−18%vs 2011
vs 50.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
170228287345404201020202024Montague
2024189
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,917
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $41,875 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,365
+3%vs 2011
vs $18,815 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
−6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+8%vs 2011
vs 0.402 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $52,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−50.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.5% in 2011
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+55%vs 2011
vs 1.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(297)
Black2.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.2%(96)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(275)
Black1.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.8%(66)
Diversity Score
22
−23%vs 2011
vs 28 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
−21%vs 2011
vs 25.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.0%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 98.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.1% in 2011
Female
36.9%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.9% in 2011
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montague, Texas?

Montague, Texas has about 304 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montague, Texas?

The typical household in Montague, Texas earns about $32,917 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 $63,800.

How educated are people in Montague, Texas?

About 13.7% 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 22.4% of people in Montague, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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