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Montgomery County

Kentucky · 26,499 residents · 197.376 sq mi
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Montgomery County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,034. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $98,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,499
+17%since 2000
from 22,554 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
134 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+6%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K21K24K27K29K1990201020202024Montgomery County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,034
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,746 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,004
+20%since 2000
from $16,701 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$561
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−26.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+14%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(21,276)
Black3.5%(779)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(259)
Asian0.1%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(2,572)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(24,715)
Black2.7%(712)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(660)
Asian0.3%(83)
Other0.8%(211)
Diversity Score15.1%(4,004)
Diversity Score
15
+32%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
10.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$129,800+32%
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Home value$205,800+110%
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY VS
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Income$40,309+12%
Home value$141,100+44%
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Income$45,096+25%
Home value$125,800+28%
Population6,430−78%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery County, Kentucky?

Montgomery County, Kentucky has about 26,499 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Montgomery County, Kentucky earns about $36,034 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montgomery County, Kentucky expensive?

In Montgomery County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $98,100, and the typical rent is about $561 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery County, Kentucky?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Montgomery County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montgomery County, Kentucky?

About 21.1% of people in Montgomery County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montgomery County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Montgomery County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,938 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 9203.02Census Tract 9204Census Tract 9202.02Census Tract 9202.01Census Tract 9201Census Tract 9203.01Census Tract 9205
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 40353ZIP 40337
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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