Montgomery County, New York

NY · FIPS 36057 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 49,528 #1,022 / 3,222
68th
Median Household Income $64,943 -13.6% #1,638 / 3,222
49th
Median Age 40.3 years +3.6% #2,035 / 3,222
37th
Median Home Value $157,500 -44.1% #2,088 / 3,222
35th
Median Gross Rent $940 -19.2% #1,223 / 3,222
62th
Poverty Rate 14.6% +15.7% #1,868 / 3,222
42th

Demographics

Montgomery County has a population of 49,528, making it the #1,022 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.1%
Native Born
2.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Montgomery County is $64,943, ranking #1,638 out of 3,222 counties — 13.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.6% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.

Median Household Income
$64,943 −13.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,638 of 3,222
49th percentile
Per Capita Income
$33,117 −19.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,909 of 3,222
41th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.6% +15.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,868 of 3,222
42th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.7% −10.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,820 of 3,222
44th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.9% −32.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,512 of 3,222
53th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.7 min −3.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,544 of 3,222
52th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Montgomery County is $157,500 (-44.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $940/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.4%.

Median Home Value
$157,500 −44.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,088 of 3,222
35th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$940 −19.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,223 of 3,222
62th percentile
Homeownership Rate
70.4% +9.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,252 of 3,222
30th percentile
70.4% Homeownership

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Health

92.8% of residents in Montgomery County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% above the national rate.

92.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.8% +1.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,438 of 3,222
55th percentile

About Montgomery County, New York

Montgomery County, New York has a total population of 49,528, making it the 1,022nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Montgomery County is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Montgomery County is $64,943, which ranks #1,638 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.

The median home value in Montgomery County is $157,500, 44.1% below the national median. Renters in Montgomery County pay a median gross rent of $940 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Montgomery County, 22.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.7 min.

Montgomery County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.4%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).

All data for Montgomery County, New York 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.