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Montgomery

West Virginia · 1,638 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 $21,914. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 304 residents. Median home value is $73,400. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 37.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,638
−16%since 2000
from 1,942 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,010 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,198 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.1
+9%since 2000
from 27.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Montgomery
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,914
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,606 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,880
−14%since 2000
from $12,663 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.545
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$391
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
20.3%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.8% in 2000
58.6% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+5%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(1,480)
Black17.4%(338)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian3.8%(73)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.3%(879)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(1,272)
Black17.3%(284)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(29)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other4.3%(71)
Diversity Score48%(786)
Diversity Score
48
+6%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+24%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
17.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% 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
29.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery, West Virginia?

Montgomery, West Virginia has about 1,638 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Montgomery, West Virginia earns about $21,914 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 $73,400, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery, West Virginia?

About 20.8% 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 37.3% 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 889 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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