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Montgomery County

Maryland · 757,027 residents · 493.143 sq mi
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Montgomery County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $54,089. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $199,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
757,027
−13%vs 2000
vs 873,341 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,535 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 1,771 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.0
−8%vs 2000
vs 36.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
726K819K911K1.0M1.1M1990201020202024Montgomery County
20241.1M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,089
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,551 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,591
−28%vs 2000
vs $35,684 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
4.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $210,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $914 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.7% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+25%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(519,318)
Black14.8%(129,371)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(100,604)
Asian11.3%(98,281)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.7%(626,352)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(581,379)
Black12.2%(92,375)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(54,327)
Asian8.2%(61,774)
Other2.8%(21,499)
Diversity Score57.8%(437,756)
Diversity Score
58
−19%vs 2000
vs 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.9%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
23.2%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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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Howard County
Income$149,763+177%
Home value$597,900+200%
Population339,183−68%
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY VS
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Income$143,262+165%
Home value$1,055,600+430%
Population15,159−99%
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY VS
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Income$142,114+163%
Home value$895,000+350%
Population243,931−77%
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY VS
District of Columbia
Income$109,870+103%
Home value$737,100+270%
Population693,645−35%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery County, Maryland?

Montgomery County, Maryland has about 757,027 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Montgomery County, Maryland earns about $54,089 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montgomery County, Maryland expensive?

In Montgomery County, Maryland, the median home is worth about $199,000, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery County, Maryland?

About 49.9% of adults age 25 and over in Montgomery County, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montgomery County, Maryland?

About 4.2% of people in Montgomery County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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