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 | |
| Median Household Income | $48,906 | -34.9% | #2,832 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.8 years | +30.6% | #180 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $151,900 | -46.1% | #2,209 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $636 | -45.3% | #2,980 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.4% | +77.7% | #2,861 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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89.8% of residents in Montgomery County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% below the national rate.
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.