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Montgomery County

Georgia · 9,123 residents · 241.145 sq mi
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Montgomery County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,182. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,300. Households here earn about 29% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,123
+10%since 2000
from 8,270 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+10%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Montgomery County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,182
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,240 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,168
+21%since 2000
from $14,182 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$487
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.4%
−40.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+38%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(5,684)
Black27.2%(2,251)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(271)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.8%(4,611)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(6,144)
Black26%(2,372)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(480)
Asian0.3%(26)
Other0.4%(33)
Diversity Score58.5%(5,339)
Diversity Score
59
+5%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% 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
8.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.5%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery County, Georgia?

Montgomery County, Georgia has about 9,123 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Montgomery County, Georgia earns about $35,182 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montgomery County, Georgia expensive?

In Montgomery County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $80,300, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery County, Georgia?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Montgomery County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montgomery County, Georgia?

About 18.2% of people in Montgomery County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montgomery County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Montgomery County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,960 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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