Montgomery County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21173 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,395 | — | #1,531 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,396 | -25.0% | #2,384 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.4 years | +3.9% | #1,988 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $172,200 | -38.9% | #1,762 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $830 | -28.6% | #1,890 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | +22.3% | #2,024 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Montgomery County has a population of 28,395, making it the #1,531 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Montgomery County is $56,396, ranking #2,384 out of 3,222 counties — 25.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.4% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Montgomery County is $172,200 (-38.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $830/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.3%.
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92.8% of residents in Montgomery County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% above the national rate.
About Montgomery County, Kentucky
Montgomery County, Kentucky has a total population of 28,395, making it the 1,531st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Montgomery County is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Montgomery County is $56,396, which ranks #2,384 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Montgomery County is $172,200, 38.9% below the national median. Renters in Montgomery County pay a median gross rent of $830 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Montgomery County, 20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.7 min.
Montgomery County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.5%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
All data for Montgomery County, Kentucky 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.