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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Montgomery County

Texas · 293,768 residents · 1,042.11 sq mi
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Montgomery County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,864. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 1990. Median home value is $95,600. Households here earn about 27% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% 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

Total population
293,768
+61%since 1990
from 182,201 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
282 / sq mi
+61%since 1990
from 175 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.4
+7%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
132K283K433K584K735K1990201020202024Montgomery County
2024684K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,864
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,254 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,544
+72%since 1990
from $14,283 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.4%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $424 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
21.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−12%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Montgomery County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(166,226)
Black4.3%(7,830)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(12,858)
Asian0.6%(1,118)
Diversity Score33.3%(60,695)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(239,150)
Black3.4%(10,076)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(37,150)
Asian1.1%(3,167)
Diversity Score37.5%(110,164)
Diversity Score
38
+13%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.6%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
−11%since 1990
from 29.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Montgomery County to nearby counties

MONTGOMERY COUNTY VS
San Jacinto County
Income$65,364+29%
Home value$209,300+119%
Population29,488−96%
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY VS
Walker County
Income$52,324+3%
Home value$226,900+137%
Population83,842−89%
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY VS
Harris County
Income$74,983+47%
Home value$276,600+189%
Population5,045,026+546%
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY VS
Grimes County
Income$69,803+37%
Home value$237,400+148%
Population34,252−96%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery County, Texas?

Montgomery County, Texas has about 293,768 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Montgomery County, Texas earns about $50,864 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montgomery County, Texas expensive?

In Montgomery County, Texas, the median home is worth about $95,600, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery County, Texas?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Montgomery County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montgomery County, Texas?

About 9.4% of people in Montgomery County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montgomery County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Montgomery County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 111,567 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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22 ZIP codes
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