Montgomery, AL

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Montgomery Overview

199,819
TOTAL POPULATION
93,601
MALE POPULATION
106,218
FEMALE POPULATION
88.12
MALES / 100 FEMALES
113.48
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,549
PER CAPITA INCOME
$65,774
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$54,166
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,697
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
94,353
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Montgomery Area Codes

Race in Montgomery

The most populous races in Montgomery are Black / African American (125,354 | 62.7%), White / Caucasian (57,865 | 29.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (7,695 | 3.8%).
Race in Montgomery
Race# Population% Population
Asian6,9263.5%
Black / African American125,35462.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific80.0%
Hispanic or Latino7,6953.8%
Native / Alaskan2460.1%
White / Caucasian57,86529.0%
Two or more Races6,4593.2%
Some other Race2,9611.5%
Total199,819100.0%

Ancestry in Montgomery

The most populous ancestries reported in Montgomery are American (53,817 | 26.9%), English (10,200 | 5.1%), Irish (6,697 | 3.4%), German (5,329 | 2.7%), and Mexican (4,093 | 2.1%), together accounting for 40.1% of all Montgomery residents.
Ancestry in Montgomery
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2,9081.5%
Albanian70.0%
American53,81726.9%
Apache170.0%
Arab3730.2%
Argentinean260.0%
Armenian380.0%
Austrian340.0%
Barbadian130.0%
Belgian460.0%
Belizean120.0%
Bhutanese2430.1%
Blackfeet480.0%
Bolivian90.0%
Brazilian290.0%
British7260.4%
Burmese2,9621.5%
Cajun90.0%
Canadian3380.2%
Celtic350.0%
Central American1,9121.0%
Central American Indian1120.1%
Cherokee2860.1%
Chickasaw40.0%
Chilean150.0%
Chippewa190.0%
Choctaw240.0%
Colombian290.0%
Creek1500.1%
Croatian50.0%
Cuban1920.1%
Czech530.0%
Danish830.0%
Dominican820.0%
Dutch4370.2%
Eastern European970.1%
Ecuadorian440.0%
Egyptian120.0%
English10,2005.1%
Ethiopian230.0%
European1,7520.9%
Filipino1360.1%
Finnish210.0%
French1,1980.6%
French Canadian2030.1%
German5,3292.7%
Greek1040.1%
Guatemalan1,5200.8%
Guyanese70.0%
Haitian3280.2%
Honduran2310.1%
Hungarian2230.1%
Indian (Asian)1,0330.5%
Indonesian120.0%
Iranian140.0%
Irish6,6973.4%
Italian1,5330.8%
Jamaican2960.2%
Kenyan1620.1%
Korean5460.3%
Laotian70.0%
Latvian590.0%
Lebanese2240.1%
Liberian1000.1%
Lithuanian660.0%
Malaysian1950.1%
Mexican4,0932.1%
Moroccan280.0%
Native Hawaiian190.0%
Navajo10.0%
Nicaraguan40.0%
Nigerian5020.3%
Northern European810.0%
Norwegian3390.2%
Pakistani1000.1%
Palestinian60.0%
Panamanian770.0%
Pennsylvania German100.0%
Peruvian250.0%
Polish1,0380.5%
Portuguese1920.1%
Puerto Rican6270.3%
Romanian130.0%
Russian2140.1%
Salvadoran800.0%
Samoan180.0%
Scandinavian1540.1%
Scotch-Irish1,2930.6%
Scottish1,8880.9%
Seminole60.0%
Serbian140.0%
Slovak720.0%
Slovene430.0%
South American2270.1%
South American Indian500.0%
Spaniard2800.1%
Spanish1230.1%
Sri Lankan7130.4%
Subsaharan African3,6871.8%
Swedish2300.1%
Swiss1580.1%
Syrian160.0%
Thai1,2680.6%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian380.0%
Turkish740.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander80.0%
Ugandan120.0%
Ukrainian1260.1%
Uruguayan160.0%
Venezuelan630.0%
Vietnamese2180.1%
Welsh2070.1%
West Indian670.0%
Yugoslavian250.0%
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Immigrants in Montgomery

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Montgomery came from Asia (5,430 | 2.7%), Eastern Asia (3,081 | 1.5%), Latin America (2,890 | 1.5%), Central America (2,457 | 1.2%), and Korea (2,167 | 1.1%), together accounting for 8.0% of all Montgomery residents.
Immigrants in Montgomery
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa8830.4%
Argentina140.0%
Asia5,4302.7%
Bangladesh1830.1%
Barbados130.0%
Belgium120.0%
Bolivia90.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina90.0%
Brazil230.0%
Canada2150.1%
Caribbean2200.1%
Central America2,4571.2%
China7560.4%
Colombia390.0%
Congo20.0%
Cuba600.0%
Denmark180.0%
Dominican Republic90.0%
Eastern Africa810.0%
Eastern Asia3,0811.5%
Eastern Europe1520.1%
Ecuador270.0%
El Salvador310.0%
England1140.1%
Ethiopia210.0%
Europe7050.4%
France100.0%
Germany2880.1%
Ghana150.0%
Guatemala6940.4%
Haiti450.0%
Honduras2140.1%
India7890.4%
Indonesia80.0%
Iran140.0%
Italy10.0%
Jamaica520.0%
Japan1580.1%
Korea2,1671.1%
Laos1030.1%
Latin America2,8901.5%
Latvia290.0%
Lebanon1090.1%
Liberia1000.1%
Mexico1,4660.7%
Middle Africa20.0%
Nepal2690.1%
Netherlands60.0%
Nigeria2530.1%
Northern Africa1240.1%
Northern Europe2350.1%
Norway120.0%
Oceania110.0%
Pakistan1950.1%
Panama520.0%
Peru10.0%
Philippines2760.1%
Romania130.0%
Russia670.0%
Saudi Arabia90.0%
Scotland180.0%
South Africa370.0%
South America2130.1%
South Central Asia1,4500.7%
South Eastern Asia7560.4%
Southern Europe20.0%
Spain10.0%
Sudan1140.1%
Sweden130.0%
Taiwan1490.1%
Thailand660.0%
Trinidad and Tobago270.0%
Turkey250.0%
Uganda120.0%
Ukraine10.0%
Uruguay160.0%
Venezuela840.0%
Vietnam3030.2%
West Indies70.0%
Western Africa3760.2%
Western Asia1430.1%
Western Europe3160.2%
Zimbabwe330.0%
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Sex and Age in Montgomery

Sex and Age in Montgomery

The most populous age groups in Montgomery are 20 to 24 Years (7,065 | 7.5%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (7,688 | 7.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Montgomery
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,787 (7.2%)6,470 (6.1%)
5 to 9 Years6,649 (7.1%)6,702 (6.3%)
10 to 14 Years6,920 (7.4%)6,174 (5.8%)
15 to 19 Years7,022 (7.5%)6,877 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Years7,065 (7.5%)7,688 (7.2%)
25 to 29 Years6,964 (7.4%)7,647 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Years6,833 (7.3%)7,290 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years5,915 (6.3%)6,212 (5.9%)
40 to 44 Years5,460 (5.8%)7,389 (7.0%)
45 to 49 Years5,280 (5.6%)6,522 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years5,211 (5.6%)6,051 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years5,916 (6.3%)7,146 (6.7%)
60 to 64 Years5,120 (5.5%)5,993 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years4,480 (4.8%)6,192 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years3,309 (3.5%)4,192 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years2,215 (2.4%)3,137 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years1,219 (1.3%)1,969 (1.8%)
85 Years and over1,236 (1.3%)2,567 (2.4%)
Total93,601 (100.0%)106,218 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Montgomery

Median Family Size in Montgomery

The median family size in Montgomery is 3.19 persons per family, with single female/mother families (17,656 | 38.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.23 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,654 | 7.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.02 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Montgomery
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple25,197 (54.2%)3.19
Single Male/Father3,654 (7.9%)3.02
Single Female/Mother17,656 (38.0%)3.23
Total Families46,507 (100.0%)3.19

Median Household Size in Montgomery

The median household size in Montgomery is 2.42 persons per household, with single female/mother households (17,656 | 22.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.39 persons per household. non-family households (32,982 | 41.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Montgomery
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple25,197 (31.7%)3.21
Single Male/Father3,654 (4.6%)3.37
Single Female/Mother17,656 (22.2%)3.39
Non-family32,982 (41.5%)1.20
Total Households79,489 (100.0%)2.42

Household Size by Marriage Status in Montgomery

Out of a total of 79,489 households in Montgomery, 46,507 (58.5%) are family households, while 32,982 (41.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 20,950, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 28,755.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Montgomery
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-28,755 (36.2%)
2-Person Households20,950 (26.4%)3,540 (4.4%)
3-Person Households10,254 (12.9%)440 (0.5%)
4-Person Households8,468 (10.6%)181 (0.2%)
5-Person Households4,682 (5.9%)5 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1,213 (1.5%)32 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households940 (1.2%)29 (0.0%)
Total46,507 (58.5%)32,982 (41.5%)

Female Fertility in Montgomery

Fertility by Age in Montgomery

Average fertility rate in Montgomery is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 94.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Montgomery
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years118 (4.3%)17.0
20 to 34 years2,118 (76.5%)94.0
35 to 50 years532 (19.2%)25.0
Total2,768 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Montgomery

39.9% of women with births (2,768) in Montgomery are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 91.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 53.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Montgomery
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years10 (8.5%)108 (91.5%)
20 to 34 years845 (39.9%)1,273 (60.1%)
35 to 50 years250 (47.0%)282 (53.0%)
Total1,104 (39.9%)1,664 (60.1%)

Fertility by Education in Montgomery

Average fertility rate in Montgomery is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 73.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 23.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 45.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Montgomery
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School287 (10.4%)36.0
High School Diploma579 (20.9%)51.0
College or Associate's Degree1,248 (45.1%)73.0
Bachelor's Degree533 (19.3%)58.0
Graduate Degree121 (4.4%)23.0
Total2,768 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Montgomery

60.1% of women with births in Montgomery are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 63.8% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are least likely to be married with 78.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Montgomery
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School73 (25.4%)214 (74.6%)
High School Diploma197 (34.0%)382 (66.0%)
College or Associate's Degree469 (37.6%)779 (62.4%)
Bachelor's Degree340 (63.8%)193 (36.2%)
Graduate Degree26 (21.5%)95 (78.5%)
Total1,104 (39.9%)1,664 (60.1%)

Income in Montgomery

Income Overview in Montgomery

Per Capita Income in Montgomery is $31,549, while median incomes of families and households are $65,774 and $54,166 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income199,819$31,549
Median Family Income46,507$65,774
Mean Family Income46,507$91,164
Median Household Income79,489$54,166
Mean Household Income79,489$75,844
Income Deficit46,507$11,697
Wage / Income Gap (%)199,81920.68%
Wage / Income Gap ($)199,81979.32¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index199,8190.50

Earnings by Sex in Montgomery

Average Earnings in Montgomery are $33,283, $37,838 for men and $30,013 for women, a difference of 20.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Montgomery
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male47,850 (48.1%)$37,838
Female51,565 (51.9%)$30,013
Total99,415 (100.0%)$33,283

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Montgomery

The most common earnings brackets in Montgomery are $100,000+ for men (6,130 | 12.8%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (4,498 | 8.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Montgomery
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,583 (5.4%)3,140 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,603 (3.4%)2,362 (4.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,729 (3.6%)2,447 (4.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,722 (3.6%)1,485 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,607 (3.4%)1,848 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,489 (3.1%)1,800 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,887 (3.9%)1,477 (2.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,703 (3.6%)1,931 (3.7%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,233 (2.6%)2,616 (5.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,368 (2.9%)2,168 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,901 (6.1%)4,498 (8.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,669 (5.6%)3,973 (7.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,690 (5.6%)3,135 (6.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,372 (5.0%)2,782 (5.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,397 (5.0%)2,704 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,585 (5.4%)1,779 (3.5%)
$55,000 to $64,9993,382 (7.1%)3,921 (7.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,454 (5.1%)2,306 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,346 (7.0%)2,421 (4.7%)
$100,000+6,130 (12.8%)2,772 (5.4%)
Total47,850 (100.0%)51,565 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Montgomery

Average earnings in Montgomery are $45,219 for men and $34,469 for women, a difference of 23.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $96,667, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $26,525. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,588, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,348.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Montgomery
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$26,525$22,348
High School Diploma$34,061$26,885
College or Associate's Degree$42,962$30,804
Bachelor's Degree$58,035$43,192
Graduate Degree$96,667$58,588
Total$45,219$34,469

Family Income in Montgomery

Family Income Brackets in Montgomery

According to the Montgomery family income data, there are 8,418 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,674 families (3.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Montgomery
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,0696.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991,6743.6%
$15,000 to $24,9994,1398.9%
$25,000 to $34,9993,5357.6%
$35,000 to $49,9995,39511.6%
$50,000 to $74,9997,72016.6%
$75,000 to $99,9996,04613.0%
$100,000 to $149,9998,41818.1%
$150,000 to $199,9993,4427.4%
$200,000+3,0696.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Montgomery

7+ person families (761 | 1.6%) account for the highest median family income in Montgomery with $125,878 per family, while 2-person families (22,290 | 47.9%) have the highest median income of $30,582 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Montgomery
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families22,290 (47.9%)$61,165
3-Person Families10,534 (22.7%)$65,156
4-Person Families7,635 (16.4%)$84,624
5-Person Families4,165 (9.0%)$55,785
6-Person Families1,122 (2.4%)$49,787
7+ Person Families761 (1.6%)$125,878
Total46,507 (100.0%)$65,774

Family Income by Number of Earners in Montgomery

The median family income in Montgomery is $65,774, with families comprising 3+ earners (3,864) having the highest median family income of $116,628, while families with no earners (7,179) have the lowest median family income of $30,653, accounting for 8.3% and 15.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Montgomery
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners7,179 (15.4%)$30,653
1 Earner19,252 (41.4%)$45,481
2 Earners16,212 (34.9%)$94,455
3+ Earners3,864 (8.3%)$116,628
Total46,507 (100.0%)$65,774

Household Income in Montgomery

Household Income Brackets in Montgomery

With 14,626 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Montgomery, accounting for 18.4% of all households. In contrast, only 3,815 households (4.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Montgomery
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006,5188.2%
$10,000 to $14,9995,0086.3%
$15,000 to $24,9997,94910.0%
$25,000 to $34,9997,3929.3%
$35,000 to $49,99910,57213.3%
$50,000 to $74,99914,62618.4%
$75,000 to $99,9998,90311.2%
$100,000 to $149,99910,65213.4%
$150,000 to $199,9994,1335.2%
$200,000+3,8154.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Montgomery

The median household income in Montgomery is $54,166, with the highest median household income of $61,735 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 27,860 households (35.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $28,500, with 2,880 households (3.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Montgomery
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,880 (3.6%)$28,500
25 to 44 Years28,001 (35.2%)$51,306
45 to 64 Years27,860 (35.0%)$61,735
65+ Years20,748 (26.1%)$51,158
Total79,489 (100.0%)$54,166

Poverty in Montgomery

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Montgomery

With 19.4% poverty level for males and 22.6% for females among the residents of Montgomery, 6 to 11 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,968 males (35.2%) and 564 females (49.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Montgomery
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,173 (33.4%)2,292 (36.3%)
5 Years250 (21.1%)564 (49.7%)
6 to 11 Years2,968 (35.2%)2,323 (29.7%)
12 to 14 Years868 (23.5%)1,203 (34.1%)
15 Years242 (24.9%)405 (37.5%)
16 and 17 Years772 (28.6%)612 (21.9%)
18 to 24 Years1,414 (17.1%)2,911 (33.1%)
25 to 34 Years2,468 (18.5%)3,990 (26.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,205 (11.0%)2,712 (20.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,488 (14.6%)1,986 (15.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,645 (15.4%)2,081 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,205 (15.9%)1,262 (12.3%)
75 Years and over588 (13.4%)998 (13.7%)
Total17,286 (19.4%)23,339 (22.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Montgomery

According to the poverty statistics in Montgomery, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 89.0% of males and 87.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Montgomery
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,327 (66.6%)4,017 (63.7%)
5 Years937 (78.9%)570 (50.3%)
6 to 11 Years5,457 (64.8%)5,486 (70.3%)
12 to 14 Years2,819 (76.5%)2,321 (65.9%)
15 Years729 (75.1%)675 (62.5%)
16 and 17 Years1,931 (71.4%)2,177 (78.1%)
18 to 24 Years6,868 (82.9%)5,885 (66.9%)
25 to 34 Years10,889 (81.5%)10,885 (73.2%)
35 to 44 Years9,802 (89.0%)10,861 (80.0%)
45 to 54 Years8,701 (85.4%)10,561 (84.2%)
55 to 64 Years9,002 (84.6%)10,995 (84.1%)
65 to 74 Years6,358 (84.1%)9,034 (87.7%)
75 Years and over3,817 (86.7%)6,308 (86.3%)
Total71,637 (80.6%)79,775 (77.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Montgomery

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Montgomery show that 4.8% or 1,206 of the total 25,197 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 15.1%, comprising of 297 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.7%, which includes 285 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Montgomery
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children14,487 (96.1%)596 (4.0%)
1 or 2 Children7,478 (96.3%)285 (3.7%)
3 or 4 Children1,671 (84.9%)297 (15.1%)
5 or more Children355 (92.7%)28 (7.3%)
Total23,991 (95.2%)1,206 (4.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Montgomery

According to the poverty data in Montgomery, 25.3% or 923 single-father households and 35.5% or 6,262 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 181 households (64.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 219 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Montgomery
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children98 (6.5%)927 (16.9%)
1 or 2 Children644 (34.4%)3,379 (37.1%)
3 or 4 Children181 (64.0%)1,737 (61.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)219 (100.0%)
Total923 (25.3%)6,262 (35.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Montgomery

The poverty data for Montgomery shows that 1,206 of the married-couple family households (4.8%) and 7,185 of the single-parent households (33.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 297 households (15.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 219 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Montgomery
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children596 (4.0%)1,025 (14.7%)
1 or 2 Children285 (3.7%)4,023 (36.7%)
3 or 4 Children297 (15.1%)1,918 (61.4%)
5 or more Children28 (7.3%)219 (100.0%)
Total1,206 (4.8%)7,185 (33.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Montgomery

Employment by Class of Employer in Montgomery

Among the 85,387 employed individuals in Montgomery, private company employees (52,242 | 61.2%), state government employees (8,342 | 9.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (7,194 | 8.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Montgomery
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees52,24261.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,2182.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,7954.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations7,1948.4%
Local Government Employees5,5346.5%
State Government Employees8,3429.8%
Federal Government Employees6,0397.1%
Unpaid Family Workers230.0%
Total85,387100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Montgomery

According to the labor force statistics for Montgomery, out of the total population over 16 years of age (158,045), 59.7% or 94,353 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.2% or 6,793 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 85.9% or 12,551 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.7% or 1,376 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Montgomery
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3,489 (29.5%)461 (13.2%)
20 to 24 Years10,047 (68.1%)1,376 (13.7%)
25 to 29 Years12,551 (85.9%)1,607 (12.8%)
30 to 34 Years11,242 (79.6%)731 (6.5%)
35 to 44 Years19,331 (77.4%)1,141 (5.9%)
45 to 54 Years17,736 (76.9%)745 (4.2%)
55 to 59 Years8,412 (64.4%)379 (4.5%)
60 to 64 Years5,534 (49.8%)133 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years4,852 (26.7%)243 (5.0%)
75 Years and over1,148 (9.3%)6 (0.5%)
Total94,353 (59.7%)6,793 (7.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Montgomery

According to labor force statistics for Montgomery, 74.1% of individuals (74,803) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (100,949) are in the labor force, with 6.3% or 4,713 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.6% or 28,140 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.3% or 603 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Montgomery
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5,337 (45.7%)1,320 (11.3%)
High School Diploma18,209 (71.6%)2,238 (8.8%)
College / Associate Degree23,148 (76.7%)1,509 (5.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher28,140 (83.6%)1,616 (4.8%)
Total74,803 (74.1%)6,360 (6.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Montgomery

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Montgomery are Community & Social Service (10,239 | 12.0%), Management (7,906 | 9.2%), Education Instruction & Library (6,162 | 7.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (4,282 | 5.0%), and Business & Financial (4,277 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Montgomery

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Montgomery, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (83.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (61.7%), and Legal Services & Support (59.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.7%), Education Instruction & Library (74.9%), and Health Technologists (72.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Montgomery
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3,806 (48.1%)4,100 (51.9%)
Business & Financial1,469 (34.4%)2,808 (65.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,642 (61.7%)1,640 (38.3%)
Computers & Mathematics1,439 (56.9%)1,089 (43.1%)
Architecture & Engineering917 (83.9%)176 (16.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science286 (43.3%)375 (56.7%)
Community & Social Service 3,402 (33.2%)6,837 (66.8%)
Education, Arts & Media766 (37.6%)1,272 (62.4%)
Legal Services & Support634 (59.1%)439 (40.9%)
Education Instruction & Library1,549 (25.1%)4,613 (74.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment453 (46.9%)513 (53.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating795 (19.3%)3,316 (80.7%)
Health Technologists659 (27.9%)1,704 (72.1%)
Total (Category)12,114 (39.3%)18,701 (60.7%)
Total (Overall)40,783 (47.6%)44,838 (52.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Montgomery are Food Preparation & Serving (4,691 | 5.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,354 | 3.9%), Healthcare Support (2,729 | 3.2%), Security & Protection (2,289 | 2.7%), and Personal Care & Service (1,801 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Montgomery

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Montgomery, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (74.6%), Security & Protection (69.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (66.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.1%), Personal Care & Service (66.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Montgomery
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support353 (12.9%)2,376 (87.1%)
Security & Protection1,587 (69.3%)702 (30.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention710 (63.7%)404 (36.3%)
Law Enforcement877 (74.6%)298 (25.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,072 (44.2%)2,619 (55.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,236 (66.7%)1,118 (33.3%)
Personal Care & Service606 (33.7%)1,195 (66.3%)
Total (Category)6,854 (46.1%)8,010 (53.9%)
Total (Overall)40,783 (47.6%)44,838 (52.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Montgomery are Office & Administration (11,662 | 13.6%), and Sales & Related (7,636 | 8.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Montgomery

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Montgomery
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,173 (41.5%)4,463 (58.5%)
Office & Administration3,005 (25.8%)8,657 (74.2%)
Total (Category)6,178 (32.0%)13,120 (68.0%)
Total (Overall)40,783 (47.6%)44,838 (52.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Montgomery are Construction & Extraction (2,926 | 3.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,873 | 2.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (101 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Montgomery

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Montgomery
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction2,760 (94.3%)166 (5.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,687 (90.1%)186 (9.9%)
Total (Category)4,548 (92.8%)352 (7.2%)
Total (Overall)40,783 (47.6%)44,838 (52.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Montgomery are Production (7,774 | 9.1%), Material Moving (4,340 | 5.1%), and Transportation (3,630 | 4.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Montgomery

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Montgomery
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,691 (60.3%)3,083 (39.7%)
Transportation2,983 (82.2%)647 (17.8%)
Material Moving3,415 (78.7%)925 (21.3%)
Total (Category)11,089 (70.4%)4,655 (29.6%)
Total (Overall)40,783 (47.6%)44,838 (52.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Montgomery

Employment Industries in Montgomery

The major employment industries in Montgomery include Health Care & Social Assistance (11,857 | 13.9%), Manufacturing (10,515 | 12.3%), Public Administration (9,260 | 10.8%), Retail Trade (9,036 | 10.5%), and Educational Services (7,543 | 8.8%).
Employment Industries in Montgomery

Employment Industries by Sex in Montgomery

The Montgomery industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (89.9%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (88.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (82.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (81.3%), and Educational Services (68.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Montgomery
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting257 (88.3%)34 (11.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction3,433 (89.9%)385 (10.1%)
Manufacturing7,029 (66.8%)3,486 (33.2%)
Wholesale Trade1,262 (77.6%)364 (22.4%)
Retail Trade4,574 (50.6%)4,462 (49.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing3,279 (75.3%)1,077 (24.7%)
Utilities159 (33.9%)310 (66.1%)
Information337 (37.8%)554 (62.2%)
Finance & Insurance1,013 (34.9%)1,890 (65.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing625 (47.3%)695 (52.6%)
Professional & Scientific2,344 (53.4%)2,046 (46.6%)
Enterprise Management7 (17.5%)33 (82.5%)
Administrative & Support2,642 (48.8%)2,775 (51.2%)
Educational Services2,397 (31.8%)5,146 (68.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,220 (18.7%)9,637 (81.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation806 (49.4%)825 (50.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,759 (43.3%)3,614 (56.7%)
Public Administration3,549 (38.3%)5,711 (61.7%)
Total40,783 (47.6%)44,838 (52.4%)

Education in Montgomery

School Enrollment in Montgomery

The most common levels of schooling among the 52,262 students in Montgomery are college / undergraduate (11,248 | 21.5%), elementary school (11,206 | 21.4%), and high school (10,566 | 20.2%).
School Enrollment in Montgomery
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,0955.9%
Kindergarten2,5494.9%
Elementary School11,20621.4%
Middle School9,83818.8%
High School10,56620.2%
College / Undergraduate11,24821.5%
Graduate / Professional3,7607.2%
Total52,262100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Montgomery

Out of a total of 52,262 students who are enrolled in schools in Montgomery, 11,863 (22.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 40,399 (77.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,209 (44.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6,020 (81.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Montgomery
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,497 (55.3%)1,209 (44.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old9,861 (78.3%)2,729 (21.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds9,968 (77.3%)2,922 (22.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds6,020 (81.2%)1,391 (18.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,600 (78.4%)989 (21.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,378 (77.0%)1,307 (23.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,762 (80.0%)689 (20.0%)
35 Years and over2,335 (79.4%)605 (20.6%)
Total40,399 (77.3%)11,863 (22.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Montgomery

Business (10,465 | 22.7%), education (6,164 | 13.4%), arts & humanities (4,584 | 9.9%), science & technology (3,857 | 8.4%), and computers & mathematics (2,925 | 6.3%) are the most common fields of study among 46,123 individuals in Montgomery who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Montgomery
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,9256.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,2174.8%
Physical & Health Sciences1,3562.9%
Psychology2,4125.2%
Social Sciences2,7936.1%
Engineering2,3795.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies2380.5%
Science & Technology3,8578.4%
Business10,46522.7%
Education6,16413.4%
Literature & Languages1,5593.4%
Liberal Arts & History2,4395.3%
Visual & Performing Arts1,3923.0%
Communications1,3432.9%
Arts & Humanities4,5849.9%
Total46,123100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Montgomery

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Montgomery

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Montgomery are males with 2 vehicles (15,760, accounting for 38.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (16,344, making up 36.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Montgomery
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,126 (2.8%)1,313 (3.0%)
1 Vehicle10,040 (24.6%)13,824 (31.9%)
2 Vehicles15,760 (38.6%)16,344 (37.7%)
3 Vehicles8,213 (20.1%)7,145 (16.5%)
4 Vehicles4,057 (9.9%)3,331 (7.7%)
5 or more Vehicles1,635 (4.0%)1,406 (3.2%)
Total40,831 (100.0%)43,363 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Montgomery

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Montgomery are 15 to 19 minutes (20,052 commuters, 25.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (16,259 commuters, 20.3%), and 10 to 14 minutes (15,548 commuters, 19.4%).
Commute Time in Montgomery
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,4001.8%
5 to 9 Minutes7,8519.8%
10 to 14 Minutes15,54819.4%
15 to 19 Minutes20,05225.1%
20 to 24 Minutes16,25920.3%
25 to 29 Minutes4,4825.6%
30 to 34 Minutes7,5569.4%
35 to 39 Minutes1,2431.5%
40 to 44 Minutes9281.2%
45 to 59 Minutes2,3042.9%
60 to 89 Minutes1,0191.3%
90 or more Minutes1,3701.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Montgomery

The most common commute times in Montgomery are 15 to 19 minutes (9,757 commuters, 24.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (10,295 commuters, 25.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Montgomery
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes772 (2.0%)628 (1.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes3,425 (8.7%)4,426 (10.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes7,792 (19.8%)7,756 (19.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes9,757 (24.8%)10,295 (25.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes7,680 (19.5%)8,579 (21.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,038 (5.2%)2,444 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes4,197 (10.7%)3,359 (8.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes544 (1.4%)699 (1.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes427 (1.1%)501 (1.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,300 (3.3%)1,004 (2.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes453 (1.1%)566 (1.4%)
90 or more Minutes928 (2.4%)442 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Montgomery

The most frequent times of departure to work in Montgomery are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (4,785, 12.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (7,103, 17.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Montgomery
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,782 (7.1%)1,278 (3.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,725 (4.4%)863 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,496 (6.4%)1,851 (4.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,379 (11.1%)2,960 (7.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3,884 (9.9%)4,829 (11.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM4,495 (11.4%)7,103 (17.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4,785 (12.2%)5,829 (14.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,135 (8.0%)3,869 (9.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM951 (2.4%)1,543 (3.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,196 (5.6%)2,166 (5.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,038 (2.6%)1,093 (2.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM493 (1.3%)610 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,800 (7.1%)3,182 (7.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,154 (10.6%)3,523 (8.7%)
Total39,313 (100.0%)40,699 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Montgomery

Occupancy by Ownership in Montgomery

Of the total 79,489 dwellings in Montgomery, owner-occupied units account for 42,542 (53.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 36,947 (46.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Montgomery
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units42,54253.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units36,94746.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units79,489100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Montgomery

Occupancy by Household Size in Montgomery
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household28,75536.2%
2-Person Household24,49030.8%
3-Person Household10,69413.5%
4+ Person Household15,55019.6%
Total Housing Units79,489100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Montgomery

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Montgomery
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household13,437 (46.7%)15,318 (53.3%)
2-Person Household15,214 (62.1%)9,276 (37.9%)
3-Person Household6,246 (58.4%)4,448 (41.6%)
4+ Person Household7,645 (49.2%)7,905 (50.8%)
Total Housing Units42,542 (53.5%)36,947 (46.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Montgomery

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Montgomery
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,205 (38.8%)5,057 (61.2%)
High School Diploma8,474 (46.1%)9,894 (53.9%)
College/Associate Degree12,392 (50.6%)12,103 (49.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher18,471 (65.1%)9,893 (34.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Montgomery

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Montgomery
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years17,13321.5%
35 to 44 Years13,74817.3%
45 to 54 Years13,78917.3%
55 to 64 Years14,07117.7%
65 to 74 Years12,29715.5%
75 to 84 Years5,7447.2%
85 Years and Over2,7073.4%
Total79,489100.0%

Housing Finances in Montgomery

Median Income by Occupancy in Montgomery

Median Income by Occupancy in Montgomery
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied42,542 (53.5%)$70,541
Renter-Occupied36,947 (46.5%)$36,442
Average79,489 (100.0%)$54,166

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Montgomery

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Montgomery
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,363 (3.2%)2,501 (6.8%)
$5,000 to $9,999642 (1.5%)2,036 (5.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,375 (3.2%)3,642 (9.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,495 (3.5%)2,638 (7.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,264 (3.0%)2,513 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,773 (6.5%)4,583 (12.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,164 (12.1%)5,405 (14.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,340 (19.6%)6,296 (17.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,906 (13.9%)3,006 (8.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9997,611 (17.9%)3,041 (8.2%)
$150,000 or more6,609 (15.5%)1,286 (3.5%)
Total42,542 (100.0%)36,947 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Montgomery

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Montgomery
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003,830 (9.0%)818 (2.2%)
$300 to $4996,502 (15.3%)1,149 (3.1%)
$500 to $7997,803 (18.3%)6,486 (17.5%)
$800 to $9994,760 (11.2%)8,043 (21.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49911,089 (26.1%)14,823 (40.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9994,716 (11.1%)2,692 (7.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,878 (4.4%)798 (2.2%)
$2,500 to $2,999979 (2.3%)143 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more985 (2.3%)185 (0.5%)
Total42,542 (100.0%)36,947 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Montgomery

Housing Structures in Montgomery

Housing Structures in Montgomery
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached56,51671.1%
Single Unit, Attached2,4933.1%
2 Unit Apartments1,1551.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,4594.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,7988.6%
10 or more Apartments7,5719.5%
Mobile Home / Other1,4971.9%
Total79,489100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Montgomery

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Montgomery
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached40,543 (71.7%)15,973 (28.3%)
Single Unit, Attached1,049 (42.1%)1,444 (57.9%)
2 Unit Apartments70 (6.1%)1,085 (93.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments69 (2.0%)3,390 (98.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments10 (0.2%)6,788 (99.9%)
10 or more Apartments8 (0.1%)7,563 (99.9%)
Mobile Home / Other793 (53.0%)704 (47.0%)
Total42,542 (53.5%)36,947 (46.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Montgomery

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Montgomery
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room34 (0.1%)1,400 (3.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms388 (0.9%)6,548 (17.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms9,935 (23.4%)17,290 (46.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms19,189 (45.1%)9,053 (24.5%)
8 or more Rooms12,996 (30.5%)2,656 (7.2%)
Total42,542 (100.0%)36,947 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Montgomery

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Montgomery
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas25,626 (60.2%)12,968 (35.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas595 (1.4%)483 (1.3%)
Electricity16,030 (37.7%)23,179 (62.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene49 (0.1%)20 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)8 (0.0%)
All other Fuels75 (0.2%)72 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used167 (0.4%)217 (0.6%)
Total42,542 (100.0%)36,947 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Montgomery

Household Vehicle Usage in Montgomery
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,390 (3.3%)4,569 (12.4%)
1 Vehicle13,726 (32.3%)19,661 (53.2%)
2 Vehicles16,074 (37.8%)9,668 (26.2%)
3 or more Vehicles11,352 (26.7%)3,049 (8.3%)
Total42,542 (100.0%)36,947 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Montgomery

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Montgomery

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units15,42327,119
Median Property Value$116,700$152,800
Median Household Income$56,750$4,907
Monthly Housing Costs$425$970
Real Estate Taxes$462$3,073

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Montgomery

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Montgomery
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,543 (16.5%)1,364 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9993,850 (25.0%)5,278 (19.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9996,609 (42.8%)16,112 (59.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,619 (10.5%)3,325 (12.3%)
$500,000 to $749,999488 (3.2%)738 (2.7%)
$750,000 to $999,99998 (0.6%)160 (0.6%)
$1,000,000 or more216 (1.4%)142 (0.5%)
Total15,423 (100.0%)27,119 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Montgomery

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Montgomery
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,131 (7.3%)296 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,587 (16.8%)874 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,300 (8.4%)1,547 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,982 (12.9%)1,473 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,036 (19.7%)3,182 (11.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,602 (10.4%)5,304 (19.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,083 (13.5%)4,304 (15.9%)
$150,000 or more1,702 (11.0%)5,528 (20.4%)
Total15,423 (100.0%)27,119 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Montgomery

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Montgomery
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x6,921 (44.9%)83,412 (307.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,748 (17.8%)14,142 (52.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,321 (8.6%)5,881 (21.7%)
4.0x or more4,090 (26.5%)2,767 (10.2%)
Total15,423 (100.0%)27,119 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Montgomery

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Montgomery
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8008,372 (54.3%)160 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,4992,500 (16.2%)15,716 (58.0%)
$800 to $1,4991,251 (8.1%)5,390 (19.9%)
Total15,423 (100.0%)27,119 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Montgomery

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Montgomery

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Montgomery
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years15,133 (96.3%)587 (3.7%)
6 to 18 Years33,776 (97.0%)1,059 (3.0%)
19 to 25 Years15,810 (78.3%)4,380 (21.7%)
26 to 34 Years19,040 (77.5%)5,542 (22.5%)
35 to 44 Years19,754 (82.9%)4,067 (17.1%)
45 to 54 Years19,305 (85.7%)3,215 (14.3%)
55 to 64 Years20,882 (88.0%)2,839 (12.0%)
65 to 74 Years17,739 (99.3%)120 (0.7%)
75 Years and older11,683 (99.8%)28 (0.2%)
Total173,122 (88.8%)21,837 (11.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Montgomery

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Montgomery
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born15,133 (96.3%)587 (3.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen33,776 (97.0%)1,059 (3.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen15,810 (78.3%)4,380 (21.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Montgomery

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Montgomery
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00030,340 (83.9%)5,843 (16.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99935,936 (86.5%)5,634 (13.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99929,349 (88.9%)3,661 (11.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99921,892 (90.1%)2,407 (9.9%)
$100,000 and over52,124 (93.2%)3,830 (6.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Montgomery

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Montgomery
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 610,791 (68.6%)5,048 (32.1%)
6 to 18 Years18,447 (53.0%)16,629 (47.7%)
19 to 25 Years2,954 (14.6%)13,480 (66.8%)
25 to 34 Years4,511 (18.3%)15,272 (62.1%)
35 to 44 Years4,412 (18.5%)16,769 (70.4%)
45 to 54 Years3,443 (15.3%)17,202 (76.4%)
55 to 64 Years7,410 (31.2%)16,124 (68.0%)
65 to 74 Years17,047 (95.5%)10,306 (57.7%)
75 Years and over11,537 (98.5%)7,411 (63.3%)
Total80,552 (41.3%)118,241 (60.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Montgomery

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Montgomery
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)44 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years1,122 (6.5%)900 (5.4%)
18 to 34 Years2,136 (9.3%)2,076 (8.3%)
35 to 64 Years6,285 (20.3%)7,539 (19.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,530 (33.5%)3,372 (32.8%)
75 Years and over2,508 (56.9%)4,047 (55.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Montgomery

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Montgomery: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)44 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years94 (0.5%)69 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years110 (0.5%)380 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,316 (4.2%)917 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,070 (14.1%)533 (5.2%)
75 Years and over1,408 (32.0%)1,058 (14.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Montgomery: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years87 (0.5%)220 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years463 (2.0%)612 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,047 (3.4%)1,685 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years445 (5.9%)310 (3.0%)
75 Years and over424 (9.6%)628 (8.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Montgomery: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years959 (5.6%)632 (3.8%)
18 to 34 Years1,585 (6.9%)915 (3.6%)
35 to 64 Years3,089 (10.0%)2,680 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years483 (6.4%)886 (8.6%)
75 Years and over590 (13.4%)1,290 (17.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Montgomery: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years88 (0.5%)33 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years355 (1.5%)613 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years2,945 (9.5%)5,045 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,706 (22.6%)2,499 (24.3%)
75 Years and over1,546 (35.1%)2,862 (39.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Montgomery: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years175 (1.0%)127 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years283 (1.2%)214 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years859 (2.8%)1,407 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years524 (6.9%)433 (4.2%)
75 Years and over566 (12.9%)863 (11.8%)

Technology Access in Montgomery

Computing Device Access in Montgomery

Computing Device Access in Montgomery
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop55,12469.4%
Smartphone69,12287.0%
Tablet47,61959.9%
No Computing Device6,0477.6%
Total79,489100.0%

Internet Access in Montgomery

Internet Access in Montgomery
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet800.1%
Broadband Home57,89272.8%
Cellular Data Only8,93111.2%
Satellite Internet3,3734.2%
No Internet10,28012.9%
Total79,489100.0%

Montgomery Summary

Montgomery, Alabama is the capital of the state and the second-largest city in the state. It is located in the southeastern part of the state, along the Alabama River. Montgomery is the county seat of Montgomery County and is part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a population of 205,764 as of the 2019 U.S. Census.

History

Montgomery was founded in 1819 by Andrew Dexter and John Scott. It was named after Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War hero. The city was incorporated in 1822 and became the state capital in 1846. Montgomery was a major center of the Confederacy during the Civil War and was the site of the signing of the Confederate Constitution in 1861.
Montgomery was a major center of the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. The city was the site of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which began in 1955 and lasted for 381 days. The boycott was a protest against the segregation of public buses and was led by Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights activists.

Geography

Montgomery is located in the southeastern part of the state, along the Alabama River. The city has a total area of 156.2 square miles, of which 154.2 square miles is land and 2.0 square miles is water. The city is located in the Black Belt region of the state and is part of the Gulf Coastal Plain.
The climate in Montgomery is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 64.3°F, with an average high of 87.2°F in July and an average low of 41.2°F in January. The average annual precipitation is 56.2 inches.

Economy

Montgomery is a major economic center in the state. The city’s economy is driven by government, education, healthcare, and manufacturing. The city is home to Maxwell Air Force Base, which is the largest employer in the city. Other major employers include Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Alabama State University, and Baptist Health.
The city’s unemployment rate was 4.2% in 2019, which is lower than the national average of 3.7%. The median household income in Montgomery is $45,837, which is lower than the national average of $61,937. The cost of living in Montgomery is lower than the national average.

Demographics

As of the 2019 U.S. Census, Montgomery has a population of 205,764. The city has a population density of 1,323 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city is 54.2% African American, 37.3% White, 2.2% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 5.9% from other races.
The median age in Montgomery is 33.7 years, and the city has a gender ratio of 49.3% male and 50.7% female. The city has a poverty rate of 24.2%, which is higher than the national average of 11.8%. The largest religious group in the city is Christianity, with 57.3% of the population identifying as Christian.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Montgomery?
Total Population of Montgomery is 199,819.
What is the Total Male Population of Montgomery?
Total Male Population of Montgomery is 93,601.
What is the Total Female Population of Montgomery?
Total Female Population of Montgomery is 106,218.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Montgomery?
There are 88.12 Males per 100 Females in Montgomery.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Montgomery?
There are 113.48 Females per 100 Males in Montgomery.
What is the Median Population Age in Montgomery?
Median Population Age in Montgomery is 36.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Montgomery
Average Family Size in Montgomery is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Montgomery
Average Household Size in Montgomery is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Montgomery?
Per Capita income in Montgomery is $31,549.
What is the Median Family Income in Montgomery?
Median Family Income in Montgomery is $65,774.
What is the Median Household income in Montgomery?
Median Household Income in Montgomery is $54,166.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Montgomery?
Income or Wage Gap in Montgomery is 20.7%.
Women in Montgomery earn 79.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Montgomery?
Family Income Deficit in Montgomery is $11,697.
Families that are below poverty line in Montgomery earn $11,697 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Montgomery?
Inequality or Gini Index in Montgomery is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Montgomery?
There are 94,353 People in the Labor Forcein in Montgomery.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Montgomery?
59.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Montgomery.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Montgomery?
Unemployment Rate in Montgomery is 7.2%.