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Montgomery

West Virginia · 1,942 residents · 1.621 sq mi
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Montgomery has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,606. Population has fallen 23% since 1990, a loss of 585 residents. Median home value is $65,500. At a median age of 27.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 37.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,942
−23%since 1990
from 2,527 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,198 / sq mi
−23%since 1990
from 1,559 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.7
+17%since 1990
from 23.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Montgomery
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,606
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,904 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,663
+79%since 1990
from $7,081 in 1990
US average: $21,522
37.1%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 32.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$347
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
40.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 38.7% in 1990
59.2% rent
3.2
−28%since 1990
from 4.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(2,062)
Black15%(379)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(17)
Asian2.8%(71)
Diversity Score40%(1,011)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(1,480)
Black17.4%(338)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian3.8%(73)
Diversity Score45.3%(879)
45
+13%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.7%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.2%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
+30%since 1990
from 14.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery, West Virginia?

Montgomery, West Virginia has about 1,942 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Montgomery, West Virginia?

The typical household in Montgomery, West Virginia earns about $20,606 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montgomery, West Virginia expensive?

In Montgomery, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $65,500, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery, West Virginia?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Montgomery, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montgomery, West Virginia?

About 37.1% of people in Montgomery, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montgomery, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Montgomery, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 585 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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