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Montgomery County

Iowa · 10,330 residents · 424.097 sq mi
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Montgomery County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,761. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,300. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
10,330
−12%since 2000
from 11,771 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+12%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,761
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,214 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,545
+111%since 2000
from $16,373 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−14%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(11,489)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(153)
Asian0.2%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(475)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(9,603)
Black0.2%(25)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(371)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other2.5%(262)
Diversity Score15.7%(1,624)
Segregation Score14.8%(1,533)
Diversity Score
16
+290%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+47%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery County, Iowa?

Montgomery County, Iowa has about 10,330 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Montgomery County, Iowa earns about $55,761 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 $85,300, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery County, Iowa?

About 19.8% 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 12.5% 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 1,746 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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