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Montgomery County

Mississippi · 10,925 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 $31,488. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,400. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
10,925
−10%since 2000
from 12,189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+11%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Montgomery County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,488
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,270 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,584
+18%since 2000
from $14,040 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−45.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+13%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(5,769)
Black45.3%(4,948)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(97)
Asian0.4%(39)
Other0.6%(68)
Diversity Score64.4%(7,040)
Diversity Score
64
+2%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+31%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.9%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Montgomery County to nearby counties

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Home value$109,600+60%
Population9,226−1%
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY VS
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Income$48,804+55%
Home value$132,200+93%
Population20,868+123%
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Home value$120,100+76%
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Home value$117,200+71%
Population8,048−14%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery County, Mississippi?

Montgomery County, Mississippi has about 10,925 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Montgomery County, Mississippi earns about $31,488 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 $68,400, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery County, Mississippi?

About 16.3% 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 24.1% 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 1,463 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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