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
50th
Median Household Income $57,766 -23.1% #2,282 / 3,222
29th
Median Age 44.0 years +13.1% #938 / 3,222
71th
Median Home Value $161,700 -42.6% #1,992 / 3,222
38th
Median Gross Rent $766 -34.1% #2,367 / 3,222
26th
Poverty Rate 15.4% +22.6% #2,031 / 3,222
37th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

92.1%
Native Born
7.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$57,766 −23.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,282 of 3,222
29th percentile
Per Capita Income
$31,156 −24.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,236 of 3,222
31th percentile
Poverty Rate
15.4% +22.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,031 of 3,222
37th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.8% −46.4% vs nat'l
Rank #594 of 3,222
82th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.2% −43.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,148 of 3,222
33th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.7 min +7.6% vs nat'l
Rank #935 of 3,222
71th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$161,700 −42.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,992 of 3,222
38th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$766 −34.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,367 of 3,222
26th percentile
Homeownership Rate
75.0% +16.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,536 of 3,222
52th percentile
75.0% Homeownership

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Health

87.5% of residents in Montgomery County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% below the national rate.

87.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.5% −4.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,612 of 3,222
19th percentile

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.