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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Montague County

Texas · 19,117 residents · 930.906 sq mi
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Montague County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,048. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $56,300. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

19,117
+11%since 1990
from 17,274 in 1990
1990 – 2025
21 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 19 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+5%since 1990
from 39.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K18K19K20K21K1990201020202024Montague County
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,048
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,054 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,115
+64%since 1990
from $10,420 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.0%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$419
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
78.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.1% in 1990
21.2% rent
1.8
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(16,821)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(514)
Asian0%(5)
Diversity Score13%(2,252)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(17,717)
Black0.1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(1,035)
Asian0.3%(49)
Diversity Score13.9%(2,667)
14
+7%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.0%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.2 min
+12%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montague County, Texas?

Montague County, Texas has about 19,117 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Montague County, Texas?

The typical household in Montague County, Texas earns about $31,048 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montague County, Texas expensive?

In Montague County, Texas, the median home is worth about $56,300, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Montague County, Texas?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Montague County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montague County, Texas?

About 14.0% of people in Montague County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montague County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Montague County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,843 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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