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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Montgomery County

Mississippi · 12,388 residents · 406.981 sq mi
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Montgomery County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,396. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,700. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,388
+2%vs 2000
vs 12,189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
30 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.9
−9%vs 2000
vs 37.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$15,396
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,270 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,660
−45%vs 2000
vs $14,040 in 2000
US average: $14,340
34.0%
+9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$224
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $347 in 2000
US average: $450
74.2%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.0% in 2000
25.8% rent
2.3
+17%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(6,570)
Black44.6%(5,437)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(103)
Asian0.2%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(7,713)
1990
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(6,929)
Black44%(5,447)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(26)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%(2)
Diversity Score62%(7,679)
62
−2%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.6%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery County, Mississippi?

Montgomery County, Mississippi has about 12,388 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Montgomery County, Mississippi earns about $15,396 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montgomery County, Mississippi expensive?

In Montgomery County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $34,700, and the typical rent is about $224 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery County, Mississippi?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Montgomery County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montgomery County, Mississippi?

About 34.0% of people in Montgomery County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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