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Montgomery County

Missouri · 12,236 residents · 535.047 sq mi
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Montgomery County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,369. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,300. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
12,236
+1%since 2000
from 12,136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+10%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K12K12K1990201020202024Montgomery County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,369
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,772 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,634
+30%since 2000
from $15,092 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+29%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(11,596)
Black2%(245)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(94)
Asian0.2%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(914)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(11,642)
Black1.6%(199)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(172)
Asian0.3%(31)
Other1.9%(232)
Diversity Score12.5%(1,526)
Diversity Score
12
+66%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery County, Missouri?

Montgomery County, Missouri has about 12,236 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Montgomery County, Missouri earns about $39,369 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montgomery County, Missouri expensive?

In Montgomery County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $107,300, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery County, Missouri?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Montgomery County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montgomery County, Missouri?

About 14.8% of people in Montgomery County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montgomery County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Montgomery County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 881 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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