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Montour County

Pennsylvania · 18,136 residents · 130.331 sq mi
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Montour County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,915. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $186,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,136
−1%since 2000
from 18,236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
139 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+10%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,915
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,075 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,407
+83%since 2000
from $19,302 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+29%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(17,552)
Black1%(182)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(167)
Asian1.3%(232)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(1,429)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(16,105)
Black1.8%(320)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(487)
Asian3.7%(668)
Other0.8%(151)
Diversity Score21.5%(3,908)
Segregation Score42.9%(7,781)
Diversity Score
22
+175%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
43
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+45%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.7%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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MONTOUR COUNTY VS
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MONTOUR COUNTY VS
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Home value$215,300+16%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montour County, Pennsylvania?

Montour County, Pennsylvania has about 18,136 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montour County, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Montour County, Pennsylvania earns about $59,915 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montour County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Montour County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $186,100, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Montour County, Pennsylvania?

About 33.0% of adults age 25 and over in Montour County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montour County, Pennsylvania?

About 10.2% of people in Montour County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montour County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Montour County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 401 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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