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
22th
Median Household Income $41,748 -44.4% #3,042 / 3,222
6th
Median Age 42.2 years +8.5% #1,439 / 3,222
55th
Median Home Value $126,800 -55.0% #2,553 / 3,222
21th
Median Gross Rent $734 -36.9% #2,562 / 3,222
20th
Poverty Rate 25.2% +99.8% #2,998 / 3,222
7th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.8%
Native Born
0.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$41,748 −44.4% vs nat'l
Rank #3,042 of 3,222
6th percentile
Per Capita Income
$28,744 −30.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,622 of 3,222
19th percentile
Poverty Rate
25.2% +99.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,998 of 3,222
7th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.7% −11.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,803 of 3,222
44th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.4% −42.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,108 of 3,222
35th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.3 min +2.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,193 of 3,222
63th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$126,800 −55.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,553 of 3,222
21th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$734 −36.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,562 of 3,222
20th percentile
Homeownership Rate
75.8% +17.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,408 of 3,222
56th percentile
75.8% Homeownership

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Health

89.8% of residents in Montgomery County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% below the national rate.

89.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.8% −2.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,201 of 3,222
32th percentile

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.