Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42091 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 867,573 | — | #70 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $113,915 | +51.6% | #75 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.2 years | +5.9% | #1,755 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $436,700 | +54.9% | #211 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,683 | +44.7% | #149 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% | -48.3% | #155 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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96.1% of residents in Montgomery County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.
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.