Montgomery County, Maryland
MD · FIPS 24031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,065,949 | — | #44 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $132,450 | +76.2% | #25 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.2 years | +3.3% | #2,058 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $640,300 | +127.1% | #68 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,068 | +77.8% | #39 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | -40.9% | #271 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Montgomery County has a population of 1,065,949, making it the #44 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Montgomery County is $132,450, ranking #25 out of 3,222 counties — 76.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.5% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Montgomery County is $640,300 (+127.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,068/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.3%.
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93.0% of residents in Montgomery County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% above the national rate.
About Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery County, Maryland has a total population of 1,065,949, making it the 44th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Montgomery County is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Montgomery County is $132,450, which ranks #25 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 76.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Montgomery County is $640,300, 127.1% above the national median. Renters in Montgomery County pay a median gross rent of $2,068 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Montgomery County, 60.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 79.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.4 min.
Montgomery County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 39.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (18.3%).
All data for Montgomery County, Maryland 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.