Montgomery County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37123 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,007 | — | #1,613 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,766 | -23.1% | #2,282 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.0 years | +13.1% | #938 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $161,700 | -42.6% | #1,992 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $766 | -34.1% | #2,367 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | +22.6% | #2,031 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Montgomery County has a population of 26,007, making it the #1,613 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Montgomery County is $57,766, ranking #2,282 out of 3,222 counties — 23.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.4% and unemployment stands at 2.8%.
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The median home value in Montgomery County is $161,700 (-42.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $766/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.0%.
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87.5% of residents in Montgomery County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% below the national rate.
About Montgomery County, North Carolina
Montgomery County, North Carolina has a total population of 26,007, making it the 1,613th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Montgomery County is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Montgomery County is $57,766, which ranks #2,282 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.1% 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 2.8%.
The median home value in Montgomery County is $161,700, 42.6% below the national median. Renters in Montgomery County pay a median gross rent of $766 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Montgomery County, 19.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.7 min.
Montgomery County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (16.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.8%).
All data for Montgomery County, North Carolina 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.