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Montgomery County

Georgia · 8,610 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 $45,230. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,200. Households here earn about 26% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,610
+4%since 2000
from 8,270 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+17%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Montgomery County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,230
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,240 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,744
+67%since 2000
from $14,182 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+23%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(5,665)
Black24.6%(2,120)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(571)
Asian0.4%(34)
Other2.1%(177)
Diversity Score62.1%(5,344)
Segregation Score35.3%(3,040)
Diversity Score
62
+11%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−62.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery County, Georgia?

Montgomery County, Georgia has about 8,610 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Montgomery County, Georgia earns about $45,230 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 $92,200, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery County, Georgia?

About 16.5% 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 16.5% 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 1,447 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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