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Montgomery County

Arkansas · 8,579 residents (2025 est.) · 780.453 sq mi
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Montgomery County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,906. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $151,900. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,553
−7%since 2000
from 9,245 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
−6%since 2009
from 12 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
50.8
+22%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,579 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Montgomery County
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.9%(420)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.6%(394)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146%(516)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.5%(388)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(398)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410%(857)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.8%(753)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.1%(1,034)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.1%(1,462)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.6%(1,332)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.4%(805)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(194)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,906
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,421 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,563
+95%since 2000
from $14,668 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
−6%since 2010
from 0.493 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,900
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
32.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+44%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Montgomery County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(8,740)
Black0.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(234)
Asian0.4%(34)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(7,634)
Black0.8%(72)
Hispanic / Latino5%(424)
Asian0.9%(81)
Other4%(342)
Diversity Score
25
+35%since 2009
from 19 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
18
−39%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.3%(281)
Cuban0.7%(61)
Spaniard0.2%(14)
Asian origin
Hmong0.7%(56)
Vietnamese0.2%(19)
Filipino0.1%(6)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English17.7%(1,510)
Irish10.9%(935)
German10.4%(893)
American7.4%(636)
Scottish3.2%(275)
French2.5%(218)
Italian2.1%(179)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(127)
Dutch1.2%(101)
Iranian0.4%(37)
Czech0.4%(35)
Swedish0.4%(33)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
West Indian0.3%(27)
Slovak0.2%(20)
Welsh0.2%(20)
British0.2%(17)
Swiss0.2%(16)
Australian0.1%(12)
Norwegian0.1%(12)
Brazilian0.1%(11)
Polish0.1%(11)
Austrian0.1%(5)
Danish0%(4)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+54%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.7%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 29.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.2%
+21.6 ptssince 2017
from 56.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.5%(847)
Married58.6%(2,107)
Widowed3.8%(135)
Divorced14.1%(509)
Women 15+
Never married12.8%(465)
Married58.9%(2,136)
Widowed10%(364)
Divorced18.2%(660)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery County, Arkansas?

Montgomery County, Arkansas has about 8,553 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montgomery County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Montgomery County, Arkansas earns about $48,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montgomery County, Arkansas expensive?

In Montgomery County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $151,900, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery County, Arkansas?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Montgomery County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montgomery County, Arkansas?

About 22.4% of people in Montgomery County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montgomery County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Montgomery County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 712 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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