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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Montgomery Metro

Montgomery, AL · 4 counties · 386,047 residents · 2,714.411 sq mi
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Montgomery has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,751. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $142,423.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
386,047
+11%since 2000
from 346,528 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
142 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+15%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
297K321K346K370K394K1990201020202024Montgomery
2024386K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,751
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,226 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,372
+57%since 2000
from $18,659 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,423
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,759 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$916
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
36.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(196,521)
Black40.1%(138,920)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4,165)
Asian0.8%(2,630)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(218,870)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(180,283)
Black43.1%(166,428)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(15,734)
Asian2.5%(9,509)
Other2.3%(8,918)
Diversity Score72.8%(280,912)
Segregation Score51.4%(198,262)
Diversity Score
73
+15%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
51
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

MontgomeryCENTRAL195,300
What's inside

4 component counties

Montgomery CountyCENTRAL225,891Elmore CountyCENTRAL91,577Autauga CountyCENTRAL61,920Lowndes County9,359
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montgomery, AL?

Montgomery, AL has about 386,047 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montgomery, AL?

The typical household in Montgomery, AL earns about $54,751 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montgomery, AL expensive?

In Montgomery, AL, the median home is worth about $142,423, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.

How educated are people in Montgomery, AL?

About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in Montgomery, AL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montgomery, AL?

About 16.5% of people in Montgomery, AL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montgomery, AL grown since 1990?

Yes, Montgomery, AL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 80,872 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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