Montgomery County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01101 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 226,718 | — | #316 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,386 | -21.0% | #2,137 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.1 years | -4.6% | #2,725 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $171,900 | -39.0% | #1,765 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,092 | -6.1% | #740 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.9% | +58.3% | #2,668 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Montgomery County has a population of 226,718, making it the #316 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.1 years, which is 4.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Montgomery County is $59,386, ranking #2,137 out of 3,222 counties — 21.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.9% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.
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The median home value in Montgomery County is $171,900 (-39.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,092/mo and the homeownership rate is 57.8%.
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89.7% of residents in Montgomery County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% below the national rate.
About Montgomery County, Alabama
Montgomery County, Alabama has a total population of 226,718, making it the 316th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Montgomery County is 37.1 years, which is 4.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Montgomery County is $59,386, which ranks #2,137 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.
The median home value in Montgomery County is $171,900, 39.0% below the national median. Renters in Montgomery County pay a median gross rent of $1,092 per month. The homeownership rate is 57.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Montgomery County, 34.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.7 min.
Montgomery County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 58.8% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (29.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.0%).
All data for Montgomery County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.