Montgomery County, Iowa

IA · FIPS 19137 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 10,214 #2,467 / 3,222
23th
Median Household Income $63,666 -15.3% #1,737 / 3,222
46th
Median Age 43.5 years +11.8% #1,056 / 3,222
67th
Median Home Value $121,400 -56.9% #2,645 / 3,222
18th
Median Gross Rent $814 -30.0% #2,002 / 3,222
38th
Poverty Rate 15.3% +21.2% #1,993 / 3,222
38th

Demographics

Montgomery County has a population of 10,214, making it the #2,467 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Montgomery County is $63,666, ranking #1,737 out of 3,222 counties — 15.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.3% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.

Median Household Income
$63,666 −15.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,737 of 3,222
46th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,894 −8.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,112 of 3,222
66th percentile
Poverty Rate
15.3% +21.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,993 of 3,222
38th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.6% −50.4% vs nat'l
Rank #510 of 3,222
84th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.4% −39.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,937 of 3,222
40th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.4 min −7.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,852 of 3,222
43th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Montgomery County is $121,400 (-56.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $814/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.1%.

Median Home Value
$121,400 −56.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,645 of 3,222
18th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$814 −30.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,002 of 3,222
38th percentile
Homeownership Rate
69.1% +7.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,389 of 3,222
26th percentile
69.1% Homeownership

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Health

96.3% of residents in Montgomery County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.0% above the national rate.

96.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.3% +5.0% vs nat'l
Rank #206 of 3,222
94th percentile

About Montgomery County, Iowa

Montgomery County, Iowa has a total population of 10,214, making it the 2,467th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Montgomery County is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Montgomery County is $63,666, which ranks #1,737 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.

The median home value in Montgomery County is $121,400, 56.9% below the national median. Renters in Montgomery County pay a median gross rent of $814 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Montgomery County, 20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.4 min.

Montgomery County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.8%).

All data for Montgomery County, Iowa 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.