Montgomery County Summary

Life in Montgomery County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Montgomery County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Montgomery County:

  • The population in Montgomery County is 25,839.

  • The median home value in Montgomery County is $213,328.

  • The median income in Montgomery County is $55,523.

  • The median rent in Montgomery County is $710.

  • The unemployment rate in Montgomery County is 3.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Montgomery County is 16.2%.

  • The average high in Montgomery County is 77.1° and there are 109.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Montgomery County

List Of Cities & Towns in Montgomery County

Troy, NC Population 2,921

Biscoe, NC Population 2,595

Star, NC Population 1,208

Candor, NC Population 1,168

Mount Gilead, NC Population 1,090

Map Of Montgomery County

Montgomery County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Montgomery County is 77.1°.

  • There are 87.81 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 109.8 inches of rain each year with 1.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:22 hours of sun each day in Montgomery County.

StatMontgomery County
Mean High77.1
Nice Days87.81
Rainfall109.8
Snowfall1.6
Sunny_hours5:22
77.1°
Average High
109.8
Inches of Rain

Montgomery County Photos

Montgomery County Courthousec Troy Nc
Source: Wikipedia User Wasrts | CC BY-SA 4.0

Montgomery County Demographics

Population over time in Montgomery County

The current population in Montgomery County is 25,839. The population has decreased -5.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 25,891 -4.9%
2021 27,223 -0.1%
2020 27,252 -

Gender in Montgomery County

  • Montgomery County is 51.4% female with 13,279 female residents.

  • Montgomery County is 48.6% male with 12,560 male residents.

Female
51.4% (13,279)
Male
48.6% (12,560)
Gender Montgomery County NC USA
Female 51.4% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 48.6% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Montgomery County

Montgomery County is:

  • 62.5% White with 16,161 White residents.

  • 17.1% African American with 4,412 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 140 American Indian residents.

  • 1.5% Asian with 384 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 40 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 590 Two Or More residents.

  • 15.9% Hispanic with 4,112 Hispanic residents.

White
62.5% (16,161)
African American
17.1% (4,412)
American Indian
0.5% (140)
Asian
1.5% (384)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (40)
Two Or More
2.3% (590)
Hispanic
15.9% (4,112)

Table: Montgomery County By Race

Race Montgomery County NC USA
White 62.5% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 17.1% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.5% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 1.5% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.3% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 15.9% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Montgomery County, North Carolina

  • 4.7% of households in Montgomery County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.6% of households in Montgomery County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Montgomery County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Montgomery County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Montgomery County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.1% of households in Montgomery County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Montgomery County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Montgomery County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Montgomery County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Montgomery County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.7% (1,223)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.6% (1,954)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.1% (2,362)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.1% (2,354)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.6% (4,028)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.1% (4,944)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.0% (3,607)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.7% (3,020)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.3% (1,111)
$200,000 or more
4.8% (1,231)
Income Montgomery County NC USA
Less than $10,000 4.7% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.6% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.1% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.1% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.6% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.1% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.0% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.7% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.3% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.8% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Montgomery County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Montgomery County completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Montgomery County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Montgomery County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Montgomery County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Montgomery County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Montgomery County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Montgomery County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Montgomery County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Montgomery County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (1,291)
9-12th Grade
11% (2,842)
High School / GED
34% (8,785)
Some College
19% (4,909)
Associate's Degree
11% (2,842)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (3,359)
Master's Degree
5% (1,291)
Professional Degree
1% (258)
Doctorate Degree
1% (258)
Education Montgomery County NC USA
< 9th Grade 5% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 11% 7% 6%
High School / GED 34% 25% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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