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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Montgomery County

New York · 49,708 residents · 403.111 sq mi
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Montgomery County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,128. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,300. Households here earn about 26% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

49,708
−4%since 1990
from 51,981 in 1990
1990 – 2025
123 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 129 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.7
+8%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
48K49K50K51K52K1990201020202024Montgomery County
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,128
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,068 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,005
+46%since 1990
from $11,640 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.0%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,300
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$464
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $341 in 1990
US average: $602
67.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 66.3% in 1990
32.7% rent
2.0
−22%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(50,189)
Black0.9%(455)
Hispanic / Latino5%(2,621)
Asian0.4%(223)
Diversity Score19%(9,896)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(45,084)
Black0.9%(457)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(3,433)
Asian0.5%(261)
Diversity Score19.6%(9,726)
20
+3%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.1%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−22%since 1990
from 21.4 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, New York?

Montgomery County, New York has about 49,708 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Montgomery County, New York?

The typical household in Montgomery County, New York earns about $32,128 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montgomery County, New York expensive?

In Montgomery County, New York, the median home is worth about $64,300, and the typical rent is about $464 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery County, New York?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Montgomery County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montgomery County, New York?

About 12.0% of people in Montgomery County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montgomery County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Montgomery County, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,273 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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