Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

PA · FIPS 42091 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 867,573 #70 / 3,222
98th
Median Household Income $113,915 +51.6% #75 / 3,222
98th
Median Age 41.2 years +5.9% #1,755 / 3,222
46th
Median Home Value $436,700 +54.9% #211 / 3,222
93th
Median Gross Rent $1,683 +44.7% #149 / 3,222
95th
Poverty Rate 6.5% -48.3% #155 / 3,222
95th

Demographics

Montgomery County has a population of 867,573, making it the #70 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

88.5%
Native Born
11.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Montgomery County is $113,915, ranking #75 out of 3,222 counties — 51.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.5% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.

Median Household Income
$113,915 +51.6% vs nat'l
Rank #75 of 3,222
98th percentile
Per Capita Income
$62,159 +50.6% vs nat'l
Rank #52 of 3,222
98th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.5% −48.3% vs nat'l
Rank #155 of 3,222
95th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.5% −16.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,635 of 3,222
49th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
53.0% +57.3% vs nat'l
Rank #67 of 3,222
98th percentile
Mean Commute Time
30.8 min +11.5% vs nat'l
Rank #756 of 3,222
77th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Montgomery County is $436,700 (+54.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,683/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.4%.

Median Home Value
$436,700 +54.9% vs nat'l
Rank #211 of 3,222
93th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,683 +44.7% vs nat'l
Rank #149 of 3,222
95th percentile
Homeownership Rate
71.4% +10.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,105 of 3,222
35th percentile
71.4% Homeownership

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Health

96.1% of residents in Montgomery County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.

96.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.1% +4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #246 of 3,222
92th percentile

About Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 867,573, making it the 70th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Montgomery County is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Montgomery County is $113,915, which ranks #75 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 51.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.

The median home value in Montgomery County is $436,700, 54.9% above the national median. Renters in Montgomery County pay a median gross rent of $1,683 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Montgomery County, 53.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.8 min.

Montgomery County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 71.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (9.2%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (8.0%).

All data for Montgomery County, Pennsylvania 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.