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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Montgomery County

Mississippi · 12,189 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 $25,270. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,600. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,189
−2%since 1990
from 12,388 in 1990
1990 – 2025
30 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 30 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+10%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Montgomery County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$25,270
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,396 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,040
+83%since 1990
from $7,660 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.3%
−9.7 ptssince 1990
from 34.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$347
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $224 in 1990
US average: $602
77.0%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
23.0% rent
1.9
−15%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

11.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.1%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
−15%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery County, Mississippi?

Montgomery County, Mississippi has about 12,189 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Montgomery County, Mississippi earns about $25,270 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 $48,600, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery County, Mississippi?

About 11.0% 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 24.3% of people in Montgomery County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montgomery County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Montgomery County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 199 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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