Montgomery County, Arkansas

AR · FIPS 05097 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 8,553 #2,607 / 3,222
19th
Median Household Income $48,906 -34.9% #2,832 / 3,222
12th
Median Age 50.8 years +30.6% #180 / 3,222
94th
Median Home Value $151,900 -46.1% #2,209 / 3,222
31th
Median Gross Rent $636 -45.3% #2,980 / 3,222
7th
Poverty Rate 22.4% +77.7% #2,861 / 3,222
11th

Demographics

Montgomery County has a population of 8,553, making it the #2,607 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.8 years, which is 30.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.7%
Native Born
2.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Montgomery County is $48,906, ranking #2,832 out of 3,222 counties — 34.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.4% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.

Median Household Income
$48,906 −34.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,832 of 3,222
12th percentile
Per Capita Income
$28,563 −30.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,642 of 3,222
18th percentile
Poverty Rate
22.4% +77.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,861 of 3,222
11th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.8% +9.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,430 of 3,222
25th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.7% −50.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,545 of 3,222
21th percentile
Mean Commute Time
34.2 min +23.8% vs nat'l
Rank #354 of 3,222
89th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Montgomery County is $151,900 (-46.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $636/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.6%.

Median Home Value
$151,900 −46.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,209 of 3,222
31th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$636 −45.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,980 of 3,222
7th percentile
Homeownership Rate
80.6% +25.1% vs nat'l
Rank #542 of 3,222
83th percentile
80.6% Homeownership

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Health

89.8% of residents in Montgomery County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% below the national rate.

89.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.8% −2.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,204 of 3,222
32th percentile

About Montgomery County, Arkansas

Montgomery County, Arkansas has a total population of 8,553, making it the 2,607th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Montgomery County is 50.8 years, which is 30.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Montgomery County is $48,906, which ranks #2,832 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.

The median home value in Montgomery County is $151,900, 46.1% below the national median. Renters in Montgomery County pay a median gross rent of $636 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Montgomery County, 16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.2 min.

Montgomery County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.0%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).

All data for Montgomery County, Arkansas 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.