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Montgomery County

Mississippi · 9,822 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 $38,022. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 2,367 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,500. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,822
−19%since 2000
from 12,189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+24%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,022
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,270 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,912
+56%since 2000
from $14,040 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+20%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(5,094)
Black44.4%(4,364)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(106)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other1.8%(173)
Diversity Score65.9%(6,474)
Segregation Score37.2%(3,654)
Diversity Score
66
+4%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Montgomery County to nearby counties

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Home value$109,600+25%
Population9,226−1%
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY VS
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Income$48,804+28%
Home value$132,200+51%
Population20,868+123%
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY VS
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Income$58,789+55%
Home value$120,100+37%
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY VS
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Income$50,919+34%
Home value$117,200+34%
Population8,048−14%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery County, Mississippi?

Montgomery County, Mississippi has about 9,822 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Montgomery County, Mississippi earns about $38,022 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 $87,500, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery County, Mississippi?

About 18.9% 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 29.7% 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 2,566 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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