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Montgomery

West Virginia · 1,275 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 $27,045. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 667 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,600. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,275
−34%since 2000
from 1,942 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
787 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 1,198 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+74%since 2000
from 27.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Montgomery
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,045
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,606 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,592
+39%since 2000
from $12,663 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,600
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$602
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
36.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 40.8% in 2000
63.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(954)
Black14.4%(183)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(23)
Asian1.7%(22)
Other8.9%(114)
Diversity Score53.7%(685)
Diversity Score
54
+19%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
28.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 43.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.9%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery, West Virginia?

Montgomery, West Virginia has about 1,275 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Montgomery, West Virginia earns about $27,045 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 $81,600, and the typical rent is about $602 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery, West Virginia?

About 16.4% 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 35.8% 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 1,252 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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