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Montgomery

Texas · 621 residents · 5.039 sq mi
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Montgomery has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,000. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
621
+27%since 2000
from 489 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
123 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
−1%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1908171K2K3K1990201020202024Montgomery
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,708 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,222
−11%since 2000
from $17,043 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade17.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,100
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
2.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−25%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(278)
Black37.4%(183)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.9%(318)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58%(360)
Black26.2%(163)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(90)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score71.1%(441)
Diversity Score
71
+9%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+29%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.6%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
Female
42.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.8%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery, Texas?

Montgomery, Texas has about 621 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montgomery, Texas?

The typical household in Montgomery, Texas earns about $46,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montgomery, Texas expensive?

In Montgomery, Texas, the median home is worth about $68,100, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery, Texas?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Montgomery, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montgomery, Texas?

About 16.1% of people in Montgomery, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montgomery, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Montgomery, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 222 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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

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