Montgomery County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28097 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,602 | — | #2,516 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $41,748 | -44.4% | #3,042 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.2 years | +8.5% | #1,439 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $126,800 | -55.0% | #2,553 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $734 | -36.9% | #2,562 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.2% | +99.8% | #2,998 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Montgomery County has a population of 9,602, making it the #2,516 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Montgomery County is $41,748, ranking #3,042 out of 3,222 counties — 44.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.2% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Montgomery County is $126,800 (-55.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $734/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.8%.
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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, Mississippi
Montgomery County, Mississippi has a total population of 9,602, making it the 2,516th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Montgomery County is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Montgomery County is $41,748, which ranks #3,042 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 44.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Montgomery County is $126,800, 55.0% below the national median. Renters in Montgomery County pay a median gross rent of $734 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Montgomery County, 19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.3 min.
Montgomery County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 51.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (44.6%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Montgomery County, Mississippi 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.