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Montague

Texas · 261 residents · 1.276 sq mi
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Montague has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,429. Population has fallen 32% since 2019, a loss of 123 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
261
−32%since 2019
from 384 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
205 / sq mi
−32%since 2019
from 301 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+16%since 2019
from 31.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
170228287345404201020202024Montague
2024189
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,429
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,944 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,320
+20%since 2019
from $22,806 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2019
from 37.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing10.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $106,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$855
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $893 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 77.4% in 2019
23.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−8%since 2019
from 2.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic88%(338)
Black3.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.1%(104)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(236)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.5%(43)
Diversity Score
16
−39%since 2019
from 27 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 87.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+10%since 2019
from 24.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2019
from 70.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2019
from 14.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 53.4% in 2019
Female
44.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 46.6% in 2019
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 14.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montague, Texas?

Montague, Texas has about 261 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montague, Texas?

The typical household in Montague, Texas earns about $51,429 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 $97,200, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Montague, Texas?

About 13.9% 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 8.9% of people in Montague, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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