Montgomery County, Arkansas
Located in Arkansas, Montgomery County has a population of 8,553 residents and a median age of 50.8 years, making it the #2,607 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 22.4%. The median home value is $151,900, and the median household income is $48,906, which is 35% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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%.
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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 Trend
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Education
In Montgomery County, 16.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 50.3% below the national average, ranking #2,545 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Montgomery County is 71.9 years. 23.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 13.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
21.2% of adults in Montgomery County smoke , 39.8% are obese , and 18.5% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The suicide rate is 32.0 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 33.9 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
28.4% of children in Montgomery County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 27.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Montgomery County is 54.5%. The mean commute time is 34.2 min, which is 23.8% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Montgomery County voted Republican with a margin of 63.2%. The vote was 17.4% Dem / 80.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.5 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.