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Montgomery County

Texas · 620,443 residents · 1,042.11 sq mi
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Montgomery County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,274. The county has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 326,675 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $248,100. Households here earn about 30% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
620,443
+111%since 2000
from 293,768 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
595 / sq mi
+111%since 2000
from 282 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+8%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
132K283K433K584K735K1990201020202024Montgomery County
2024684K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,274
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,864 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,892
+71%since 2000
from $24,544 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,100
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,231
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $617 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+59%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Montgomery County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(239,150)
Black3.4%(10,076)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(37,150)
Asian1.1%(3,167)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.5%(110,164)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(371,403)
Black5.5%(34,177)
Hispanic / Latino26.4%(164,089)
Asian3.5%(21,436)
Other2.6%(16,117)
Diversity Score68.5%(424,810)
Segregation Score30.3%(188,118)
Diversity Score
68
+83%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+25%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.5%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
13.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$226,900−9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery County, Texas?

Montgomery County, Texas has about 620,443 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Montgomery County, Texas earns about $83,274 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 $248,100, and the typical rent is about $1,231 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery County, Texas?

About 34.9% 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 8.9% 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 438,242 residents, a change of about 241 percent over that period.

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