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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Montgomery County

Iowa · 11,771 residents · 424.097 sq mi
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Montgomery County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,214. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $58,800. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,771
−3%since 1990
from 12,076 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 28 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.4
+5%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,214
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,312 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,373
+41%since 1990
from $11,595 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.1%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$361
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $254 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
26.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+18%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(12,056)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(80)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(11,489)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(153)
Asian0.2%(29)
Diversity Score4%(475)
Diversity Score
4
+511%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
−36%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Montgomery County to nearby counties

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Income$57,953+74%
Home value$125,300+113%
Population14,856+49%
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Income$71,875+116%
Home value$131,600+124%
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY VS
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Home value$237,800+304%
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Home value$150,300+156%
Population12,960+30%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery County, Iowa?

Montgomery County, Iowa has about 11,771 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Montgomery County, Iowa earns about $33,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montgomery County, Iowa expensive?

In Montgomery County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $58,800, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery County, Iowa?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Montgomery County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montgomery County, Iowa?

About 9.1% of people in Montgomery County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montgomery County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Montgomery County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 305 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9601
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 51566ZIP 50864ZIP 51573ZIP 51533ZIP 51532ZIP 50847
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