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Montgomery County

North Carolina · 25,751 residents · 491.537 sq mi
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Montgomery County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,147. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $120,500. With a median age of 44.8, 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 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
25,751
−4%since 2000
from 26,822 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+22%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K26K27K28K1990201020202024Montgomery County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,147
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,903 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,863
+45%since 2000
from $16,504 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+30%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(17,514)
Black21.6%(5,805)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(2,797)
Asian1.5%(412)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.1%(16,927)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(16,504)
Black16.3%(4,192)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(3,924)
Asian1.5%(391)
Other2.4%(626)
Diversity Score66.8%(17,208)
Segregation Score48.6%(12,519)
Diversity Score
67
+6%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
49
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+34%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery County, North Carolina?

Montgomery County, North Carolina has about 25,751 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montgomery County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Montgomery County, North Carolina earns about $45,147 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montgomery County, North Carolina expensive?

In Montgomery County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $120,500, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery County, North Carolina?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Montgomery County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montgomery County, North Carolina?

About 16.9% of people in Montgomery County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montgomery County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Montgomery County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,405 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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10 census tracts
Census Tract 9601.02Census Tract 9602.02Census Tract 9603.02Census Tract 9605.02Census Tract 9604.02Census Tract 9604.01Census Tract 9605.01Census Tract 9602.01Census Tract 9603.01Census Tract 9601.01
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 27371ZIP 27306ZIP 27209ZIP 27229ZIP 27356ZIP 27247
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