Montgomery County, Virginia
Located in Virginia, Montgomery County has a population of 99,101 residents and a median age of 30.2 years, making it the #625 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 23.9%. The median home value is $304,600, and the median household income is $72,715, which is 3% below the national median.
Demographics
Montgomery County has a population of 99,101, making it the #625 most populous county in the US. The median age is 30.2 years, which is 22.4% below the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Montgomery County is $72,715, ranking #999 out of 3,222 counties — 3.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.9% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Montgomery County is $304,600 (+8.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,240/mo and the homeownership rate is 55.3%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Montgomery County, 48.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 44.9% above the national average, ranking #119 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Montgomery County is 78.7 years. 16.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
15.8% of adults in Montgomery County smoke , 35.8% are obese , and 18.2% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 17.2 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Montgomery County is 1.9 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 13.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 8.3 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
12.7% of children in Montgomery County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 4.6 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 4.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Montgomery County is 57.6%. The mean commute time is 20.3 min, which is 26.3% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Montgomery County voted Democratic with a margin of 3.5%. The vote was 50.9% Dem / 47.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.3 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Montgomery County, Virginia
Montgomery County, Virginia has a total population of 99,101, making it the 625th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Montgomery County is 30.2 years, which is 22.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Montgomery County is $72,715, which ranks #999 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Montgomery County is $304,600, 8.1% above the national median. Renters in Montgomery County pay a median gross rent of $1,240 per month. The homeownership rate is 55.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Montgomery County, 48.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.3 min.
Montgomery County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.9% of the population, followed by Asian (non-Hispanic) (6.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%).
All data for Montgomery County, Virginia 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.