Montgomery County, TX

Montgomery County Overview

629,989
TOTAL POPULATION
314,216
MALE POPULATION
315,773
FEMALE POPULATION
99.51
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.50
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$48,161
PER CAPITA INCOME
$114,108
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$95,946
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
38.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
61.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,387
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
315,349
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Montgomery County Area Codes

Race in Montgomery County

The most populous races in Montgomery County are White / Caucasian (474,627 | 75.3%), Hispanic or Latino (162,783 | 25.8%), and Two or more Races (72,898 | 11.6%).
Race in Montgomery County
Race# Population% Population
Asian20,7763.3%
Black / African American35,2545.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific3170.1%
Hispanic or Latino162,78325.8%
Native / Alaskan2,2940.4%
White / Caucasian474,62775.3%
Two or more Races72,89811.6%
Some other Race23,8233.8%
Total629,989100.0%

Ancestry in Montgomery County

The most populous ancestries reported in Montgomery County are Mexican (114,558 | 18.2%), German (82,075 | 13.0%), English (76,435 | 12.1%), Irish (55,393 | 8.8%), and American (35,018 | 5.6%), together accounting for 57.7% of all Montgomery County residents.
Ancestry in Montgomery County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1520.0%
African1,5620.3%
Alaskan Athabascan340.0%
Albanian1430.0%
Alsatian320.0%
American35,0185.6%
Apache750.0%
Arab2,2830.4%
Argentinean1,3260.2%
Armenian3420.1%
Australian1350.0%
Austrian8700.1%
Bangladeshi110.0%
Basque1680.0%
Belgian4530.1%
Belizean910.0%
Bhutanese1,3250.2%
Blackfeet1290.0%
Bolivian640.0%
Brazilian6010.1%
British4,6060.7%
British West Indian1290.0%
Bulgarian190.0%
Burmese1,4780.2%
Cajun4760.1%
Cambodian140.0%
Canadian1,3020.2%
Cape Verdean280.0%
Celtic1190.0%
Central American20,3333.2%
Central American Indian4110.1%
Cherokee2,2060.4%
Chickasaw410.0%
Chilean3310.1%
Chippewa1790.0%
Choctaw5790.1%
Colombian3,8130.6%
Comanche190.0%
Costa Rican5570.1%
Creek1600.0%
Croatian7480.1%
Cuban2,3810.4%
Czech3,9870.6%
Czechoslovakian4840.1%
Danish1,2690.2%
Delaware170.0%
Dominican6080.1%
Dutch5,6710.9%
Dutch West Indian1940.0%
Eastern European8970.1%
Ecuadorian9010.1%
Egyptian4180.1%
English76,43512.1%
Estonian80.0%
Ethiopian1260.0%
European11,0301.8%
Fijian450.0%
Filipino2050.0%
Finnish7290.1%
French24,8594.0%
French American Indian160.0%
French Canadian1,6400.3%
German82,07513.0%
Ghanaian2770.0%
Greek1,4000.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro3260.1%
Guatemalan1,4750.2%
Guyanese780.0%
Haitian1950.0%
Honduran7,0621.1%
Hungarian1,4710.2%
Icelander650.0%
Indian (Asian)5,3350.9%
Indonesian160.0%
Iranian5790.1%
Irish55,3938.8%
Iroquois210.0%
Israeli310.0%
Italian20,3303.2%
Jamaican2720.0%
Japanese1940.0%
Jordanian990.0%
Kenyan5480.1%
Kiowa50.0%
Korean4,8660.8%
Laotian4140.1%
Latvian330.0%
Lebanese6240.1%
Lithuanian8280.1%
Luxembourger470.0%
Macedonian520.0%
Maltese1380.0%
Mexican114,55818.2%
Mexican American Indian1,0920.2%
Mongolian510.0%
Native Hawaiian3950.1%
Navajo360.0%
Nicaraguan3130.1%
Nigerian1,6890.3%
Northern European5130.1%
Norwegian4,0770.6%
Okinawan810.0%
Osage560.0%
Pakistani3580.1%
Palestinian2280.0%
Panamanian2210.0%
Paraguayan1470.0%
Pennsylvania German330.0%
Peruvian9830.2%
Polish10,9341.7%
Portuguese2,2140.4%
Potawatomi1500.0%
Pueblo1560.0%
Puerto Rican4,5130.7%
Romanian9170.2%
Russian2,9110.5%
Salvadoran10,6941.7%
Samoan1010.0%
Scandinavian2,1560.3%
Scotch-Irish8,5551.4%
Scottish11,7971.9%
Seminole140.0%
Serbian1590.0%
Sierra Leonean80.0%
Sioux1400.0%
Slavic3740.1%
Slovak3570.1%
Slovene3220.1%
South African1070.0%
South American11,7911.9%
South American Indian90.0%
Spaniard2,9640.5%
Spanish1,0770.2%
Spanish American Indian110.0%
Sri Lankan2,5860.4%
Subsaharan African4,5980.7%
Swedish5,5610.9%
Swiss1,0700.2%
Syrian2040.0%
Thai6,3941.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1450.0%
Turkish570.0%
Ukrainian1,1300.2%
Uruguayan2830.0%
Ute130.0%
Venezuelan3,9430.6%
Vietnamese1860.0%
Welsh4,2550.7%
West Indian1940.0%
Yugoslavian3000.1%
Zimbabwean80.0%
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Immigrants in Montgomery County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Montgomery County came from Latin America (59,109 | 9.4%), Central America (46,048 | 7.3%), Mexico (34,915 | 5.5%), Asia (15,206 | 2.4%), and South America (10,851 | 1.7%), together accounting for 26.4% of all Montgomery County residents.
Immigrants in Montgomery County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan840.0%
Africa3,2530.5%
Albania190.0%
Argentina1,4490.2%
Asia15,2062.4%
Australia4070.1%
Austria40.0%
Bangladesh1140.0%
Belarus1900.0%
Belgium1410.0%
Belize890.0%
Bolivia90.0%
Brazil4850.1%
Bulgaria100.0%
Cambodia800.0%
Canada2,7530.4%
Caribbean2,2100.4%
Central America46,0487.3%
Chile3040.1%
China2,8760.5%
Colombia2,9360.5%
Costa Rica2990.1%
Cuba9560.2%
Czechoslovakia480.0%
Denmark70.0%
Dominica610.0%
Dominican Republic2310.0%
Eastern Africa9910.2%
Eastern Asia3,8510.6%
Eastern Europe2,5600.4%
Ecuador7800.1%
Egypt680.0%
El Salvador4,2180.7%
England1,0200.2%
Ethiopia640.0%
Europe8,3231.3%
France3140.1%
Germany8020.1%
Ghana3050.1%
Greece1440.0%
Grenada150.0%
Guatemala7960.1%
Guyana730.0%
Haiti1230.0%
Honduras5,2720.8%
Hong Kong2150.0%
Hungary2030.0%
India3,9860.6%
Indonesia2780.0%
Iran2640.0%
Iraq140.0%
Ireland700.0%
Israel150.0%
Italy870.0%
Jamaica2060.0%
Japan4140.1%
Kazakhstan740.0%
Kenya6330.1%
Korea5610.1%
Latin America59,1099.4%
Lebanon1410.0%
Liberia1310.0%
Malaysia2160.0%
Mexico34,9155.5%
Middle Africa530.0%
Moldova720.0%
Nepal3820.1%
Netherlands2620.0%
Nicaragua2890.1%
Nigeria1,1580.2%
Northern Africa1140.0%
Northern Europe3,6100.6%
Norway1170.0%
Oceania4380.1%
Pakistan8070.1%
Panama1700.0%
Peru6350.1%
Philippines2,5150.4%
Poland780.0%
Portugal590.0%
Romania3340.1%
Russia1,0080.2%
Saudi Arabia1140.0%
Scotland4630.1%
Senegal930.0%
Serbia680.0%
Singapore1760.0%
South Africa2320.0%
South America10,8511.7%
South Central Asia5,9670.9%
South Eastern Asia4,7520.7%
Southern Europe5230.1%
Spain2330.0%
Sri Lanka2240.0%
Switzerland900.0%
Syria1400.0%
Taiwan2200.0%
Thailand3710.1%
Trinidad and Tobago4240.1%
Turkey110.0%
Uganda440.0%
Ukraine3650.1%
Uruguay2400.0%
Uzbekistan210.0%
Venezuela3,8020.6%
Vietnam1,0930.2%
Western Africa1,6920.3%
Western Asia6160.1%
Western Europe1,6300.3%
Yemen720.0%
Zimbabwe400.0%
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Sex and Age in Montgomery County

Sex and Age in Montgomery County

The most populous age groups in Montgomery County are 10 to 14 Years (25,098 | 8.0%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (24,057 | 7.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Montgomery County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20,546 (6.5%)19,719 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Years22,695 (7.2%)22,053 (7.0%)
10 to 14 Years25,098 (8.0%)24,057 (7.6%)
15 to 19 Years23,024 (7.3%)21,848 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Years19,526 (6.2%)18,948 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years19,394 (6.2%)19,082 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years20,299 (6.5%)20,517 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years21,179 (6.7%)21,003 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years23,012 (7.3%)22,928 (7.3%)
45 to 49 Years21,503 (6.8%)21,137 (6.7%)
50 to 54 Years20,983 (6.7%)20,301 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years19,457 (6.2%)18,309 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years18,755 (6.0%)20,050 (6.4%)
65 to 69 Years13,967 (4.4%)15,558 (4.9%)
70 to 74 Years11,437 (3.6%)12,145 (3.8%)
75 to 79 Years6,569 (2.1%)8,279 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years3,746 (1.2%)4,402 (1.4%)
85 Years and over3,026 (1.0%)5,437 (1.7%)
Total314,216 (100.0%)315,773 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Montgomery County

Median Family Size in Montgomery County

The median family size in Montgomery County is 3.25 persons per family, with married-couple families (137,878 | 82.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.29 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (8,793 | 5.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.81 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Montgomery County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple137,878 (82.4%)3.29
Single Male/Father8,793 (5.2%)2.81
Single Female/Mother20,759 (12.4%)3.18
Total Families167,430 (100.0%)3.25

Median Household Size in Montgomery County

The median household size in Montgomery County is 2.79 persons per household, with single female/mother households (20,759 | 9.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.45 persons per household. non-family households (57,044 | 25.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Montgomery County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple137,878 (61.4%)3.31
Single Male/Father8,793 (3.9%)3.23
Single Female/Mother20,759 (9.2%)3.45
Non-family57,044 (25.4%)1.24
Total Households224,474 (100.0%)2.79

Household Size by Marriage Status in Montgomery County

Out of a total of 224,474 households in Montgomery County, 167,430 (74.6%) are family households, while 57,044 (25.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 67,228, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 46,240.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Montgomery County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-46,240 (20.6%)
2-Person Households67,228 (29.9%)9,667 (4.3%)
3-Person Households36,722 (16.4%)702 (0.3%)
4-Person Households34,411 (15.3%)364 (0.2%)
5-Person Households19,426 (8.6%)45 (0.0%)
6-Person Households6,512 (2.9%)26 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3,131 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total167,430 (74.6%)57,044 (25.4%)

Female Fertility in Montgomery County

Fertility by Age in Montgomery County

Average fertility rate in Montgomery County is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 113.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Montgomery County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years130 (1.4%)6.0
20 to 34 years6,590 (72.7%)113.0
35 to 50 years2,348 (25.9%)34.0
Total9,068 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Montgomery County

78.5% of women with births (9,068) in Montgomery County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 57.7% 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 14.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Montgomery County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years55 (42.3%)75 (57.7%)
20 to 34 years5,068 (76.9%)1,522 (23.1%)
35 to 50 years1,998 (85.1%)350 (14.9%)
Total7,118 (78.5%)1,950 (21.5%)

Fertility by Education in Montgomery County

Average fertility rate in Montgomery County is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 81.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 31.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 27.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Montgomery County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School860 (9.5%)31.0
High School Diploma2,412 (26.6%)81.0
College or Associate's Degree2,496 (27.5%)59.0
Bachelor's Degree2,248 (24.8%)64.0
Graduate Degree1,052 (11.6%)71.0
Total9,068 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Montgomery County

21.5% of women with births in Montgomery County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 38.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Montgomery County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School604 (70.2%)256 (29.8%)
High School Diploma1,488 (61.7%)924 (38.3%)
College or Associate's Degree1,902 (76.2%)594 (23.8%)
Bachelor's Degree2,070 (92.1%)178 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree1,052 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,118 (78.5%)1,950 (21.5%)

Income in Montgomery County

Income Overview in Montgomery County

Per Capita Income in Montgomery County is $48,161, while median incomes of families and households are $114,108 and $95,946 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income629,989$48,161
Median Family Income167,430$114,108
Mean Family Income167,430$151,161
Median Household Income224,474$95,946
Mean Household Income224,474$133,619
Income Deficit167,430$10,387
Wage / Income Gap (%)629,98938.66%
Wage / Income Gap ($)629,98961.34¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index629,9890.47

Earnings by Sex in Montgomery County

Average Earnings in Montgomery County are $50,763, $62,341 for men and $38,241 for women, a difference of 38.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Montgomery County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male181,946 (55.7%)$62,341
Female144,423 (44.3%)$38,241
Total326,369 (100.0%)$50,763

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Montgomery County

The most common earnings brackets in Montgomery County are $100,000+ for men (56,355 | 31.0%) and $100,000+ for women (16,911 | 11.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Montgomery County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,979 (2.7%)8,774 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,596 (2.0%)6,007 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4994,034 (2.2%)5,289 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9993,373 (1.8%)4,290 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,395 (1.9%)5,230 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9993,153 (1.7%)3,639 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4993,744 (2.1%)4,705 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,357 (1.3%)4,094 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4993,029 (1.7%)4,870 (3.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9995,162 (2.8%)5,115 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9998,253 (4.5%)8,742 (6.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9997,622 (4.2%)7,589 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9996,334 (3.5%)6,492 (4.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9997,514 (4.1%)5,709 (4.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9996,657 (3.7%)7,102 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9997,064 (3.9%)6,265 (4.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99914,531 (8.0%)11,242 (7.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99911,761 (6.5%)8,967 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99919,033 (10.5%)13,391 (9.3%)
$100,000+56,355 (31.0%)16,911 (11.7%)
Total181,946 (100.0%)144,423 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Montgomery County

Average earnings in Montgomery County are $70,509 for men and $45,487 for women, a difference of 35.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $127,533, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $41,402. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,991, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,326.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Montgomery County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$41,402$23,326
High School Diploma$52,003$31,119
College or Associate's Degree$66,190$41,161
Bachelor's Degree$113,542$60,674
Graduate Degree$127,533$71,991
Total$70,509$45,487

Family Income in Montgomery County

Family Income Brackets in Montgomery County

According to the Montgomery County family income data, there are 37,002 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,009 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Montgomery County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,6832.2%
$10,000 to $14,9992,0091.2%
$15,000 to $24,9995,8603.5%
$25,000 to $34,9997,5344.5%
$35,000 to $49,99912,0557.2%
$50,000 to $74,99921,76613.0%
$75,000 to $99,99920,59412.3%
$100,000 to $149,99933,98820.3%
$150,000 to $199,99923,10513.8%
$200,000+37,00222.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Montgomery County

7+ person families (2,774 | 1.7%) account for the highest median family income in Montgomery County with $134,708 per family, while 2-person families (71,080 | 42.4%) have the highest median income of $50,622 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Montgomery County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families71,080 (42.4%)$101,244
3-Person Families36,110 (21.6%)$118,198
4-Person Families33,755 (20.2%)$129,907
5-Person Families17,838 (10.6%)$119,556
6-Person Families5,873 (3.5%)$113,497
7+ Person Families2,774 (1.7%)$134,708
Total167,430 (100.0%)$114,108

Family Income by Number of Earners in Montgomery County

The median family income in Montgomery County is $114,108, with families comprising 3+ earners (18,488) having the highest median family income of $145,630, while families with no earners (20,744) have the lowest median family income of $58,411, accounting for 11.0% and 12.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Montgomery County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners20,744 (12.4%)$58,411
1 Earner55,545 (33.2%)$84,126
2 Earners72,653 (43.4%)$140,279
3+ Earners18,488 (11.0%)$145,630
Total167,430 (100.0%)$114,108

Household Income in Montgomery County

Household Income Brackets in Montgomery County

With 41,079 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Montgomery County, accounting for 18.3% of all households. In contrast, only 4,265 households (1.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Montgomery County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007,6323.4%
$10,000 to $14,9994,2651.9%
$15,000 to $24,99911,4485.1%
$25,000 to $34,99913,4686.0%
$35,000 to $49,99919,0808.5%
$50,000 to $74,99932,77314.6%
$75,000 to $99,99926,93712.0%
$100,000 to $149,99941,07918.3%
$150,000 to $199,99926,93712.0%
$200,000+40,63018.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Montgomery County

The median household income in Montgomery County is $95,946, with the highest median household income of $118,732 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 87,552 households (39.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $54,955, with 7,329 households (3.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Montgomery County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7,329 (3.3%)$54,955
25 to 44 Years79,650 (35.5%)$101,805
45 to 64 Years87,552 (39.0%)$118,732
65+ Years49,943 (22.3%)$67,421
Total224,474 (100.0%)$95,946

Poverty in Montgomery County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Montgomery County

With 7.8% poverty level for males and 9.9% for females among the residents of Montgomery County, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3,386 males (16.5%) and 2,938 females (15.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Montgomery County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,386 (16.5%)2,938 (15.1%)
5 Years623 (13.2%)346 (9.0%)
6 to 11 Years2,256 (8.2%)3,245 (11.4%)
12 to 14 Years1,782 (11.8%)1,436 (11.1%)
15 Years470 (10.1%)361 (8.0%)
16 and 17 Years884 (8.7%)1,098 (11.4%)
18 to 24 Years2,234 (8.1%)2,736 (10.3%)
25 to 34 Years2,714 (6.9%)4,721 (11.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,583 (5.9%)4,039 (9.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,946 (4.6%)2,400 (5.8%)
55 to 64 Years2,676 (7.0%)3,400 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,865 (7.4%)2,139 (7.8%)
75 Years and over823 (6.3%)2,101 (11.9%)
Total24,242 (7.8%)30,960 (9.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Montgomery County

According to the poverty statistics in Montgomery County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.4% of males and 94.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Montgomery County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17,113 (83.5%)16,577 (84.9%)
5 Years4,100 (86.8%)3,485 (91.0%)
6 to 11 Years25,260 (91.8%)25,288 (88.6%)
12 to 14 Years13,333 (88.2%)11,472 (88.9%)
15 Years4,195 (89.9%)4,145 (92.0%)
16 and 17 Years9,300 (91.3%)8,573 (88.6%)
18 to 24 Years25,371 (91.9%)23,864 (89.7%)
25 to 34 Years36,626 (93.1%)34,842 (88.1%)
35 to 44 Years41,468 (94.1%)39,791 (90.8%)
45 to 54 Years40,362 (95.4%)38,955 (94.2%)
55 to 64 Years35,446 (93.0%)34,910 (91.1%)
65 to 74 Years23,369 (92.6%)25,402 (92.2%)
75 Years and over12,286 (93.7%)15,492 (88.1%)
Total288,229 (92.2%)282,796 (90.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Montgomery County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Montgomery County show that 4.2% or 5,771 of the total 137,878 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 17.5%, comprising of 172 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.5%, which includes 2,529 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Montgomery County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children70,336 (96.5%)2,529 (3.5%)
1 or 2 Children47,967 (96.0%)2,022 (4.0%)
3 or 4 Children12,993 (92.5%)1,048 (7.5%)
5 or more Children811 (82.5%)172 (17.5%)
Total132,107 (95.8%)5,771 (4.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Montgomery County

According to the poverty data in Montgomery County, 12.1% or 1,062 single-father households and 22.1% or 4,577 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 127 households (65.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 188 households (68.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Montgomery County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children195 (5.9%)580 (7.5%)
1 or 2 Children513 (11.0%)2,660 (25.0%)
3 or 4 Children227 (37.1%)1,149 (52.9%)
5 or more Children127 (65.5%)188 (68.9%)
Total1,062 (12.1%)4,577 (22.1%)

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

The poverty data for Montgomery County shows that 5,771 of the married-couple family households (4.2%) and 5,639 of the single-parent households (19.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 172 households (17.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 315 household (67.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Montgomery County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2,529 (3.5%)775 (7.0%)
1 or 2 Children2,022 (4.0%)3,173 (20.8%)
3 or 4 Children1,048 (7.5%)1,376 (49.5%)
5 or more Children172 (17.5%)315 (67.4%)
Total5,771 (4.2%)5,639 (19.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Montgomery County

Employment by Class of Employer in Montgomery County

Among the 297,162 employed individuals in Montgomery County, private company employees (209,675 | 70.6%), local government employees (25,323 | 8.5%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (21,718 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Montgomery County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees209,67570.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)11,3373.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)21,7187.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations14,2334.8%
Local Government Employees25,3238.5%
State Government Employees9,8123.3%
Federal Government Employees4,4481.5%
Unpaid Family Workers6160.2%
Total297,162100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Montgomery County

According to the labor force statistics for Montgomery County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (486,649), 64.8% or 315,349 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 13,560 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 82.2% or 33,551 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.0% or 982 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Montgomery County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years12,281 (34.4%)982 (8.0%)
20 to 24 Years29,510 (76.7%)2,272 (7.7%)
25 to 29 Years31,166 (81.0%)1,558 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years33,551 (82.2%)1,208 (3.6%)
35 to 44 Years72,436 (82.2%)1,956 (2.7%)
45 to 54 Years68,398 (81.5%)2,531 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years28,173 (74.6%)732 (2.6%)
60 to 64 Years23,205 (59.8%)1,230 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years13,648 (25.7%)873 (6.4%)
75 Years and over2,768 (8.8%)144 (5.2%)
Total315,349 (64.8%)13,560 (4.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Montgomery County

According to labor force statistics for Montgomery County, 78.4% of individuals (257,081) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (327,909) are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 9,255 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 82.5% or 104,881 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.8% or 1,081 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Montgomery County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School22,525 (67.5%)1,602 (4.8%)
High School Diploma53,377 (72.8%)3,079 (4.2%)
College / Associate Degree76,213 (81.0%)3,764 (4.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher104,881 (82.5%)3,560 (2.8%)
Total257,081 (78.4%)11,805 (3.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Montgomery County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Montgomery County are Management (41,759 | 13.9%), Community & Social Service (32,634 | 10.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (20,316 | 6.8%), Education Instruction & Library (20,310 | 6.8%), and Business & Financial (18,485 | 6.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Montgomery County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Montgomery County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (90.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (80.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (76.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (81.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.6%), and Health Technologists (74.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Montgomery County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management27,990 (67.0%)13,769 (33.0%)
Business & Financial9,486 (51.3%)8,999 (48.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science16,308 (80.3%)4,008 (19.7%)
Computers & Mathematics6,772 (76.6%)2,063 (23.4%)
Architecture & Engineering7,656 (90.9%)770 (9.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,880 (61.5%)1,175 (38.5%)
Community & Social Service 9,659 (29.6%)22,975 (70.4%)
Education, Arts & Media2,007 (42.3%)2,732 (57.7%)
Legal Services & Support2,057 (66.1%)1,054 (33.9%)
Education Instruction & Library3,799 (18.7%)16,511 (81.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,796 (40.1%)2,678 (59.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,821 (25.4%)11,231 (74.6%)
Health Technologists2,614 (25.5%)7,659 (74.6%)
Total (Category)67,264 (52.4%)60,982 (47.5%)
Total (Overall)169,957 (56.5%)131,058 (43.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Montgomery County are Food Preparation & Serving (12,604 | 4.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (9,498 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (7,688 | 2.5%), Security & Protection (6,749 | 2.2%), and Healthcare Support (6,002 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Montgomery County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Montgomery County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (82.0%), Security & Protection (79.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (83.5%), Personal Care & Service (72.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (58.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Montgomery County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support992 (16.5%)5,010 (83.5%)
Security & Protection5,335 (79.0%)1,414 (20.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,481 (75.9%)786 (24.1%)
Law Enforcement2,854 (82.0%)628 (18.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving5,240 (41.6%)7,364 (58.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance5,211 (54.9%)4,287 (45.1%)
Personal Care & Service2,119 (27.6%)5,569 (72.4%)
Total (Category)18,897 (44.4%)23,644 (55.6%)
Total (Overall)169,957 (56.5%)131,058 (43.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Montgomery County are Sales & Related (34,239 | 11.4%), and Office & Administration (30,497 | 10.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Montgomery County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Montgomery County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related18,338 (53.6%)15,901 (46.4%)
Office & Administration8,398 (27.5%)22,099 (72.5%)
Total (Category)26,736 (41.3%)38,000 (58.7%)
Total (Overall)169,957 (56.5%)131,058 (43.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Montgomery County are Construction & Extraction (17,985 | 6.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (12,452 | 4.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (379 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Montgomery County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Montgomery County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry283 (74.7%)96 (25.3%)
Construction & Extraction17,039 (94.7%)946 (5.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair11,761 (94.5%)691 (5.6%)
Total (Category)29,083 (94.4%)1,733 (5.6%)
Total (Overall)169,957 (56.5%)131,058 (43.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Montgomery County are Transportation (13,231 | 4.4%), Production (11,560 | 3.8%), and Material Moving (9,885 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Montgomery County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Montgomery County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production8,956 (77.5%)2,604 (22.5%)
Transportation11,155 (84.3%)2,076 (15.7%)
Material Moving7,866 (79.6%)2,019 (20.4%)
Total (Category)27,977 (80.7%)6,699 (19.3%)
Total (Overall)169,957 (56.5%)131,058 (43.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Montgomery County

Employment Industries in Montgomery County

The major employment industries in Montgomery County include Retail Trade (33,900 | 11.3%), Educational Services (29,608 | 9.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (28,575 | 9.5%), Construction (28,153 | 9.3%), and Manufacturing (26,442 | 8.8%).
Employment Industries in Montgomery County

Employment Industries by Sex in Montgomery County

The Montgomery County industries that see more men than women are Construction (88.2%), Utilities (77.8%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (76.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.6%), Educational Services (74.0%), and Finance & Insurance (56.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Montgomery County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting498 (53.7%)430 (46.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction9,987 (76.8%)3,017 (23.2%)
Construction24,837 (88.2%)3,316 (11.8%)
Manufacturing19,821 (75.0%)6,621 (25.0%)
Wholesale Trade7,669 (74.2%)2,671 (25.8%)
Retail Trade17,258 (50.9%)16,642 (49.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing13,014 (73.1%)4,796 (26.9%)
Utilities3,445 (77.8%)985 (22.2%)
Information2,556 (61.8%)1,582 (38.2%)
Finance & Insurance4,814 (43.6%)6,227 (56.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2,793 (47.6%)3,075 (52.4%)
Professional & Scientific14,755 (60.0%)9,857 (40.1%)
Enterprise Management736 (65.7%)385 (34.3%)
Administrative & Support7,347 (59.9%)4,924 (40.1%)
Educational Services7,689 (26.0%)21,919 (74.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6,963 (24.4%)21,612 (75.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,422 (52.6%)2,185 (47.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services8,752 (46.5%)10,084 (53.5%)
Public Administration6,619 (64.3%)3,679 (35.7%)
Total169,957 (56.5%)131,058 (43.5%)

Education in Montgomery County

School Enrollment in Montgomery County

The most common levels of schooling among the 163,362 students in Montgomery County are high school (41,865 | 25.6%), middle school (38,170 | 23.4%), and elementary school (36,133 | 22.1%).
School Enrollment in Montgomery County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7,9754.9%
Kindergarten8,6405.3%
Elementary School36,13322.1%
Middle School38,17023.4%
High School41,86525.6%
College / Undergraduate23,93114.6%
Graduate / Professional6,6484.1%
Total163,362100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Montgomery County

Out of a total of 163,362 students who are enrolled in schools in Montgomery County, 23,524 (14.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 139,838 (85.6%) 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 3,348 (56.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 43,281 (89.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Montgomery County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,611 (43.8%)3,348 (56.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old36,893 (87.7%)5,175 (12.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds43,281 (89.9%)4,867 (10.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds25,518 (89.6%)2,963 (10.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds9,147 (85.7%)1,529 (14.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds11,192 (82.1%)2,445 (17.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6,454 (87.0%)961 (13.0%)
35 Years and over4,788 (68.6%)2,190 (31.4%)
Total139,838 (85.6%)23,524 (14.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Montgomery County

Business (41,600 | 25.2%), engineering (21,073 | 12.8%), education (18,136 | 11.0%), science & technology (14,221 | 8.6%), and arts & humanities (11,200 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 164,819 individuals in Montgomery County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Montgomery County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5,7823.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural9,0045.5%
Physical & Health Sciences7,4984.5%
Psychology6,3223.8%
Social Sciences8,6945.3%
Engineering21,07312.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,5821.0%
Science & Technology14,2218.6%
Business41,60025.2%
Education18,13611.0%
Literature & Languages4,5972.8%
Liberal Arts & History5,3173.2%
Visual & Performing Arts3,5842.2%
Communications6,2093.8%
Arts & Humanities11,2006.8%
Total164,819100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Montgomery County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Montgomery County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Montgomery County are males with 2 vehicles (77,602, accounting for 46.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (58,795, making up 60.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Montgomery County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,611 (2.1%)1,895 (1.5%)
1 Vehicle21,851 (13.0%)23,130 (18.0%)
2 Vehicles77,602 (46.1%)58,795 (45.7%)
3 Vehicles41,350 (24.6%)26,914 (20.9%)
4 Vehicles15,831 (9.4%)12,527 (9.7%)
5 or more Vehicles7,967 (4.7%)5,534 (4.3%)
Total168,212 (100.0%)128,795 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Montgomery County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Montgomery County are 30 to 34 minutes (38,779 commuters, 14.9%), 20 to 24 minutes (33,925 commuters, 13.0%), and 15 to 19 minutes (32,905 commuters, 12.6%).
Commute Time in Montgomery County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,9301.9%
5 to 9 Minutes16,1496.2%
10 to 14 Minutes25,2809.7%
15 to 19 Minutes32,90512.6%
20 to 24 Minutes33,92513.0%
25 to 29 Minutes17,1806.6%
30 to 34 Minutes38,77914.9%
35 to 39 Minutes9,4153.6%
40 to 44 Minutes13,3065.1%
45 to 59 Minutes31,52312.1%
60 to 89 Minutes28,85611.1%
90 or more Minutes8,1023.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Montgomery County

The most common commute times in Montgomery County are 30 to 34 minutes (22,555 commuters, 15.1%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (16,961 commuters, 15.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Montgomery County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,318 (1.5%)2,612 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes7,802 (5.2%)8,347 (7.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes12,733 (8.5%)12,547 (11.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes17,274 (11.6%)15,631 (14.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes16,964 (11.4%)16,961 (15.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes8,781 (5.9%)8,399 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes22,555 (15.1%)16,224 (14.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes5,643 (3.8%)3,772 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes8,752 (5.9%)4,554 (4.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes20,346 (13.6%)11,177 (10.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes20,683 (13.9%)8,173 (7.4%)
90 or more Minutes5,526 (3.7%)2,576 (2.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Montgomery County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Montgomery County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (26,505, 17.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (19,968, 18.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Montgomery County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM10,492 (7.0%)3,268 (2.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM8,085 (5.4%)3,537 (3.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM9,497 (6.4%)4,294 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM19,880 (13.3%)9,959 (9.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM16,327 (10.9%)12,917 (11.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM26,505 (17.7%)19,968 (18.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM13,116 (8.8%)12,987 (11.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM13,997 (9.4%)12,242 (11.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,926 (3.3%)6,723 (6.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM6,930 (4.6%)6,828 (6.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,805 (1.9%)3,472 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,205 (0.8%)1,692 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM7,923 (5.3%)6,273 (5.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7,689 (5.1%)6,813 (6.1%)
Total149,377 (100.0%)110,973 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Montgomery County

Occupancy by Ownership in Montgomery County

Of the total 224,474 dwellings in Montgomery County, owner-occupied units account for 163,258 (72.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 61,216 (27.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Montgomery County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units163,25872.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units61,21627.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units224,474100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Montgomery County

Occupancy by Household Size in Montgomery County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household46,24020.6%
2-Person Household76,89534.3%
3-Person Household37,42416.7%
4+ Person Household63,91528.5%
Total Housing Units224,474100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Montgomery County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Montgomery County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household25,436 (55.0%)20,804 (45.0%)
2-Person Household58,309 (75.8%)18,586 (24.2%)
3-Person Household28,727 (76.8%)8,697 (23.2%)
4+ Person Household50,786 (79.5%)13,129 (20.5%)
Total Housing Units163,258 (72.7%)61,216 (27.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Montgomery County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Montgomery County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School13,257 (66.4%)6,696 (33.6%)
High School Diploma29,469 (67.7%)14,029 (32.3%)
College/Associate Degree47,248 (68.6%)21,639 (31.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher73,284 (79.5%)18,852 (20.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Montgomery County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Montgomery County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years42,02118.7%
35 to 44 Years44,95820.0%
45 to 54 Years44,58219.9%
55 to 64 Years42,97019.1%
65 to 74 Years30,48513.6%
75 to 84 Years14,2496.4%
85 Years and Over5,2092.3%
Total224,474100.0%

Housing Finances in Montgomery County

Median Income by Occupancy in Montgomery County

Median Income by Occupancy in Montgomery County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied163,258 (72.7%)$114,411
Renter-Occupied61,216 (27.3%)$59,279
Average224,474 (100.0%)$95,946

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Montgomery County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Montgomery County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003,265 (2.0%)2,288 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,357 (0.8%)833 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,413 (1.5%)1,950 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,294 (1.4%)2,575 (4.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9993,101 (1.9%)3,584 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9997,810 (4.8%)5,627 (9.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99910,526 (6.5%)8,581 (14.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99920,791 (12.7%)11,877 (19.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99919,463 (11.9%)7,418 (12.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99932,161 (19.7%)8,996 (14.7%)
$150,000 or more60,077 (36.8%)7,487 (12.2%)
Total163,258 (100.0%)61,216 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Montgomery County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Montgomery County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3007,132 (4.4%)575 (0.9%)
$300 to $49913,375 (8.2%)1,174 (1.9%)
$500 to $79917,841 (10.9%)2,679 (4.4%)
$800 to $99911,666 (7.1%)3,976 (6.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49927,003 (16.5%)24,766 (40.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99926,931 (16.5%)15,310 (25.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49921,419 (13.1%)5,764 (9.4%)
$2,500 to $2,99914,253 (8.7%)1,822 (3.0%)
$3,000 or more23,638 (14.5%)1,878 (3.1%)
Total163,258 (100.0%)61,216 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Montgomery County

Housing Structures in Montgomery County

Housing Structures in Montgomery County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached155,71969.4%
Single Unit, Attached5,3042.4%
2 Unit Apartments1,0330.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,5031.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4,3831.9%
10 or more Apartments27,88712.4%
Mobile Home / Other27,64512.3%
Total224,474100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Montgomery County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Montgomery County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached138,710 (89.1%)17,009 (10.9%)
Single Unit, Attached3,405 (64.2%)1,899 (35.8%)
2 Unit Apartments127 (12.3%)906 (87.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments109 (4.3%)2,394 (95.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments559 (12.8%)3,824 (87.3%)
10 or more Apartments666 (2.4%)27,221 (97.6%)
Mobile Home / Other19,682 (71.2%)7,963 (28.8%)
Total163,258 (72.7%)61,216 (27.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Montgomery County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Montgomery County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room384 (0.2%)2,179 (3.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms4,400 (2.7%)19,969 (32.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms37,195 (22.8%)24,427 (39.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms56,130 (34.4%)10,632 (17.4%)
8 or more Rooms65,149 (39.9%)4,009 (6.6%)
Total163,258 (100.0%)61,216 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Montgomery County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Montgomery County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas84,090 (51.5%)11,415 (18.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas8,383 (5.1%)908 (1.5%)
Electricity68,519 (42.0%)48,211 (78.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene317 (0.2%)45 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke203 (0.1%)17 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,197 (0.7%)203 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used549 (0.3%)417 (0.7%)
Total163,258 (100.0%)61,216 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Montgomery County

Household Vehicle Usage in Montgomery County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,663 (1.6%)4,836 (7.9%)
1 Vehicle30,838 (18.9%)27,744 (45.3%)
2 Vehicles79,740 (48.8%)22,205 (36.3%)
3 or more Vehicles50,017 (30.6%)6,431 (10.5%)
Total163,258 (100.0%)61,216 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Montgomery County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Montgomery County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units62,385100,873
Median Property Value$250,500$317,400
Median Household Income$81,347$43,198
Monthly Housing Costs$714$23,022
Real Estate Taxes$3,708$3,253

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Montgomery County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Montgomery County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0006,188 (9.9%)1,877 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $99,9995,643 (9.0%)2,788 (2.8%)
$100,000 to $299,99925,274 (40.5%)42,487 (42.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99914,504 (23.3%)31,994 (31.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9996,213 (10.0%)13,013 (12.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9992,860 (4.6%)4,972 (4.9%)
$1,000,000 or more1,703 (2.7%)3,742 (3.7%)
Total62,385 (100.0%)100,873 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Montgomery County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Montgomery County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002,689 (4.3%)795 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $24,9995,748 (9.2%)1,933 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9995,014 (8.0%)2,060 (2.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,068 (9.7%)2,796 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9999,471 (15.2%)4,458 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,252 (11.6%)11,320 (11.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9999,264 (14.8%)12,211 (12.1%)
$150,000 or more16,879 (27.1%)22,897 (22.7%)
Total62,385 (100.0%)100,873 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Montgomery County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Montgomery County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x23,228 (37.2%)131,818 (130.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x11,181 (17.9%)37,125 (36.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x6,815 (10.9%)28,180 (27.9%)
4.0x or more20,369 (32.7%)13,386 (13.3%)
Total62,385 (100.0%)100,873 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Montgomery County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Montgomery County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8009,737 (15.6%)718 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,4996,585 (10.6%)5,124 (5.1%)
$800 to $1,49941,432 (66.4%)5,134 (5.1%)
Total62,385 (100.0%)100,873 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Montgomery County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Montgomery County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Montgomery County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years46,406 (94.3%)2,788 (5.7%)
6 to 18 Years110,455 (89.6%)12,855 (10.4%)
19 to 25 Years38,466 (73.7%)13,696 (26.3%)
26 to 34 Years53,494 (75.0%)17,825 (25.0%)
35 to 44 Years69,822 (79.7%)17,750 (20.3%)
45 to 54 Years69,741 (83.4%)13,922 (16.6%)
55 to 64 Years66,689 (87.3%)9,731 (12.7%)
65 to 74 Years51,854 (98.3%)921 (1.8%)
75 Years and older30,500 (99.3%)202 (0.7%)
Total537,427 (85.7%)89,690 (14.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Montgomery County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Montgomery County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born46,406 (94.3%)2,788 (5.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen110,455 (89.6%)12,855 (10.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen38,466 (73.7%)13,696 (26.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Montgomery County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Montgomery County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00032,113 (74.5%)10,972 (25.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99956,779 (74.2%)19,781 (25.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99966,864 (79.6%)17,174 (20.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99961,013 (81.0%)14,303 (19.0%)
$100,000 and over320,228 (92.2%)27,255 (7.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Montgomery County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Montgomery County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 616,034 (32.6%)31,662 (64.4%)
6 to 18 Years29,530 (23.9%)84,813 (68.8%)
19 to 25 Years4,016 (7.7%)35,238 (67.5%)
25 to 34 Years5,234 (7.3%)50,129 (70.3%)
35 to 44 Years6,021 (6.9%)66,296 (75.7%)
45 to 54 Years5,825 (7.0%)65,730 (78.6%)
55 to 64 Years7,655 (10.0%)61,822 (80.9%)
65 to 74 Years48,899 (92.7%)27,252 (51.6%)
75 Years and over30,177 (98.3%)16,356 (53.3%)
Total153,391 (24.5%)439,298 (70.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Montgomery County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Montgomery County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years157 (0.8%)226 (1.1%)
5 to 17 Years3,986 (6.4%)2,982 (5.0%)
18 to 34 Years3,400 (5.1%)3,650 (5.5%)
35 to 64 Years12,235 (9.9%)11,051 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years5,718 (22.7%)5,525 (20.1%)
75 Years and over6,322 (48.2%)7,987 (45.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Montgomery County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Montgomery County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years142 (0.7%)187 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years253 (0.4%)303 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years691 (1.0%)541 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years4,325 (3.5%)1,817 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years3,084 (12.2%)1,727 (6.3%)
75 Years and over3,893 (29.7%)2,742 (15.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Montgomery County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years106 (0.5%)197 (1.0%)
5 to 17 Years547 (0.9%)368 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years374 (0.6%)844 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,554 (2.1%)2,248 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years669 (2.6%)1,169 (4.2%)
75 Years and over1,081 (8.3%)1,500 (8.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Montgomery County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,181 (5.1%)2,387 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years2,186 (3.3%)2,160 (3.3%)
35 to 64 Years3,997 (3.2%)4,404 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,009 (4.0%)1,099 (4.0%)
75 Years and over1,332 (10.2%)2,374 (13.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Montgomery County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years256 (0.4%)46 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years659 (1.0%)623 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years5,349 (4.3%)6,299 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,837 (11.2%)3,781 (13.7%)
75 Years and over3,441 (26.3%)5,980 (34.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Montgomery County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years288 (0.5%)465 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years172 (0.3%)327 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,085 (1.7%)2,253 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years837 (3.3%)865 (3.1%)
75 Years and over1,153 (8.8%)2,326 (13.2%)

Technology Access in Montgomery County

Computing Device Access in Montgomery County

Computing Device Access in Montgomery County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop190,58784.9%
Smartphone212,07994.5%
Tablet150,64167.1%
No Computing Device5,5682.5%
Total224,474100.0%

Internet Access in Montgomery County

Internet Access in Montgomery County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet3620.2%
Broadband Home178,27579.4%
Cellular Data Only20,6289.2%
Satellite Internet27,79412.4%
No Internet15,0376.7%
Total224,474100.0%

Montgomery County Summary

Montgomery County, Texas is located in the southeastern part of the state, just north of Houston. It is part of the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metropolitan area and is the third most populous county in Texas. The county seat is Conroe, and the county is named for John Montgomery, an early settler in the area.

Geography

Montgomery County covers an area of 1,077 square miles and is bordered by San Jacinto County to the north, Liberty County to the east, Harris County to the south, and Walker County to the west. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part. The county is drained by the San Jacinto River and its tributaries, including the West Fork of the San Jacinto River, the East Fork of the San Jacinto River, and the Caney Creek. The county is home to several lakes, including Lake Conroe, Lake Houston, Lake Livingston, and Lake Conroe.
The climate of Montgomery County is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 68°F, and the average annual precipitation is 48 inches.

Economy

The economy of Montgomery County is largely based on the oil and gas industry, with the county being home to several major oil and gas companies. Other major industries in the county include healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and tourism.
The county is home to several major employers, including ExxonMobil, Anadarko Petroleum, and Memorial Hermann Health System. The county also has a large number of small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and other services.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Montgomery County had a population of 455,746. The population is made up of a diverse mix of ethnicities, including White (71.2%), Hispanic or Latino (17.3%), African American (7.7%), and Asian (2.7%). The median household income in the county is $68,845, and the median home value is $179,400.
The county is home to several major cities, including Conroe (the county seat), The Woodlands, Magnolia, and Montgomery. The county also has several smaller towns and unincorporated communities.

Education

Montgomery County is served by the Montgomery County Independent School District, which operates more than 50 elementary, middle, and high schools. The county is also home to several private schools, including The Woodlands Christian Academy and The John Cooper School.
The county is home to several higher education institutions, including Lone Star College, Sam Houston State University, and the University of Houston-Montgomery.

Conclusion

Montgomery County, Texas is a diverse and vibrant county located in the southeastern part of the state. The county is home to several major industries, including oil and gas, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and tourism. The county is also home to several major cities and towns, as well as several higher education institutions. With its diverse population, strong economy, and excellent educational opportunities, Montgomery County is an ideal place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Montgomery County?
Total Population of Montgomery County is 629,989.
What is the Total Male Population of Montgomery County?
Total Male Population of Montgomery County is 314,216.
What is the Total Female Population of Montgomery County?
Total Female Population of Montgomery County is 315,773.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Montgomery County?
There are 99.51 Males per 100 Females in Montgomery County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Montgomery County?
There are 100.50 Females per 100 Males in Montgomery County.
What is the Median Population Age in Montgomery County?
Median Population Age in Montgomery County is 37.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Montgomery County
Average Family Size in Montgomery County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Montgomery County
Average Household Size in Montgomery County is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Montgomery County?
Per Capita income in Montgomery County is $48,161.
What is the Median Family Income in Montgomery County?
Median Family Income in Montgomery County is $114,108.
What is the Median Household income in Montgomery County?
Median Household Income in Montgomery County is $95,946.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Montgomery County?
Income or Wage Gap in Montgomery County is 38.7%.
Women in Montgomery County earn 61.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Montgomery County?
Family Income Deficit in Montgomery County is $10,387.
Families that are below poverty line in Montgomery County earn $10,387 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Montgomery County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Montgomery County is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Montgomery County?
There are 315,349 People in the Labor Forcein in Montgomery County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Montgomery County?
64.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Montgomery County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Montgomery County?
Unemployment Rate in Montgomery County is 4.3%.