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Montgomery County

Arkansas · 8,484 residents · 780 sq mi
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With 8,484 people, Montgomery County is a county in Arkansas. At a median age of 50.6, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. 80% of homes are owner-occupied. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $111,600. The foreign-born share is 3%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

8,484
−8%since 2000
from 9,245 in 2000
1990 – 2025
50.6
+22%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
780 sq mi
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K10K19902000201020202024Montgomery County
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.2%(437)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.9%(419)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.8%(493)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.7%(481)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.9%(333)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349%(761)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.3%(787)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412%(1,020)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417.4%(1,479)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7415.1%(1,277)
US avg: 10%
75 to 848.9%(752)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.9%(245)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$41,165
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,421 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$22,892
+56%since 2000
from $14,668 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
18.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$111,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$551
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,124
79.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
20.4% rent
2.38 people
−6%since 2009
from 2.52 people in 2009
US average: 2.61
2.7
+26%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(8,740)
Black0.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(234)
Asian0.4%(34)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(7,499)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(415)
Asian0.6%(47)
Other4%(344)
30
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
Mexican4.1%(367)
Puerto Rican0.1%(13)
Cuban0%(2)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(34)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English12.7%(1,141)
Irish12.4%(1,112)
German11.1%(991)
American8%(713)
Scottish3.8%(341)
French2.4%(216)
Scotch-Irish1.7%(149)
Dutch1.3%(116)
Norwegian1.1%(102)
Czech1%(88)
Belgian0.8%(69)
Italian0.6%(56)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.5%(47)
West Indian0.5%(47)
Greek0.3%(31)
British0.3%(23)
Danish0.3%(23)
Swedish0.3%(23)
Welsh0.2%(22)
Slovak0.2%(20)
Portuguese0.2%(14)
Australian0.1%(13)
Hungarian0.1%(12)
Swiss0.1%(10)
Finnish0%(4)
Russian0%(3)
Section 05

Education

15.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
5.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
78.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
46.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
62.4%
US average: 73.3%
29.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
50.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
10.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2013
from 21.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
83.3%
US average: 91.9%
86.1%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
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)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

10.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2013
from 21.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
32.6%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
20.6%
US average: 13.7%
31.5%
US average: 17.6%
30.0%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
4.1%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
52.8%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
55.9%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)5.6%(35)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)10.1%(63)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era58.7%(366)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War9.3%(58)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0.8%(5)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 624 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery County, Arkansas?

Montgomery County, Arkansas has about 8,484 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Montgomery County, Arkansas earns about $41,165 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 $111,600, and the typical rent is about $551 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery County, Arkansas?

About 15.1% 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 18.5% 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 643 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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