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Montgomery County

Maryland · 873,341 residents · 493.143 sq mi
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Montgomery County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,551. Population has grown 15% since 1990. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $210,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
873,341
+15%since 1990
from 757,027 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,771 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 1,535 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.8
+8%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
726K819K911K1.0M1.1M1990201020202024Montgomery County
20241.1M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,551
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,089 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,684
+39%since 1990
from $25,591 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,600
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $199,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$914
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $740 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.9% in 1990
31.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−20%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(581,379)
Black12.2%(92,375)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(54,327)
Asian8.2%(61,774)
Diversity Score57.8%(437,756)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(519,318)
Black14.8%(129,371)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(100,604)
Asian11.3%(98,281)
Diversity Score71.7%(626,352)
Diversity Score
72
+24%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.6%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 49.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 90.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
27.5%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 23.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
−16%since 1990
from 28.9 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

MONTGOMERY COUNTY VS
Howard County
Income$149,763+109%
Home value$597,900+184%
Population339,183−68%
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY VS
Falls Church
Income$143,262+100%
Home value$1,055,600+401%
Population15,159−99%
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY VS
Arlington County
Income$142,114+99%
Home value$895,000+325%
Population243,931−77%
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY VS
District of Columbia
Income$109,870+54%
Home value$737,100+250%
Population693,645−35%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery County, Maryland?

Montgomery County, Maryland has about 873,341 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Montgomery County, Maryland earns about $71,551 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 $210,600, and the typical rent is about $914 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery County, Maryland?

About 54.6% 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 5.4% of people in Montgomery County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montgomery County, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Montgomery County, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 116,314 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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