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Montgomery

Texas · 1,948 residents · 5.039 sq mi
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Montgomery is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,422. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,459 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $338,900. Households here earn about 51% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 205%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,948
+298%since 2000
from 489 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
387 / sq mi
+298%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
−4%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1908171K2K3K1990201020202024Montgomery
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,422
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,708 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,886
+181%since 2000
from $17,043 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
+34.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing9.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$338,900
+205%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,133
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
41.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+79%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(1,446)
Black9%(175)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(198)
Asian1.1%(22)
Other0.8%(16)
Diversity Score46.6%(909)
Diversity Score
47
−28%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.6 min
+67%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−32.0 ptssince 2013
from 40.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery, Texas?

Montgomery, Texas has about 1,948 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montgomery, Texas?

The typical household in Montgomery, Texas earns about $96,422 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 $338,900, and the typical rent is about $1,133 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery, Texas?

About 38.5% 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 7.9% 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 1,549 residents, a change of about 388 percent over that period.

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