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 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,943 | -13.6% | #1,638 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.3 years | +3.6% | #2,035 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $157,500 | -44.1% | #2,088 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $940 | -19.2% | #1,223 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% | +15.7% | #1,868 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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92.8% of residents in Montgomery County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% above the national rate.
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.