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 49,624.

  • The median home value in Montgomery County is $184,296.

  • The median income in Montgomery County is $58,033.

  • The median rent in Montgomery County is $867.

  • The unemployment rate in Montgomery County is 5.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Montgomery County is 15.1%.

  • The average high in Montgomery County is 62.2° and there are 98.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Montgomery County

List Of Cities & Towns in Montgomery County

Amsterdam, NY Population 18,244

Fort Plain, NY Population 2,015

Canajoharie, NY Population 1,916

St. Johnsville, NY Population 1,771

Hagaman, NY Population 1,156

Tribes Hill, NY Population 838

Palatine Bridge, NY Population 701

Nelliston, NY Population 693

Fultonville, NY Population 670

Fort Johnson, NY Population 510

Fonda, NY Population 495

Ames, NY Population 166

Map Of Montgomery County

Montgomery County, NY Weather

  • The average high in Montgomery County is 62.2°.

  • There are 72.73 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 98.3 inches of rain each year with 23.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:00 hours of sun each day in Montgomery County.

StatMontgomery County
Mean High62.2
Nice Days72.73
Rainfall98.3
Snowfall23.1
Sunny_hours4:00
62.2°
Average High
98.3
Inches of Rain

Montgomery County Photos

Amsterdam Ny View
Source: Public Domain
Market Streetc Amsterdamc Ny
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Montgomery County Demographics

Population over time in Montgomery County

The current population in Montgomery County is 49,624. The population has increased 0.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 49,539 0.5%
2021 49,294 -0.0%
2020 49,302 -

Gender in Montgomery County

  • Montgomery County is 50.0% female with 24,836 female residents.

  • Montgomery County is 50.0% male with 24,788 male residents.

Female
50.0% (24,836)
Male
50.0% (24,788)
Gender Montgomery County NY USA
Female 50.0% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Montgomery County

Montgomery County is:

  • 78.4% White with 38,904 White residents.

  • 2.6% African American with 1,312 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 51 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 369 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 9 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 67 Other residents.

  • 2.5% Two Or More with 1,262 Two Or More residents.

  • 15.4% Hispanic with 7,650 Hispanic residents.

White
78.4% (38,904)
African American
2.6% (1,312)
American Indian
0.1% (51)
Asian
0.7% (369)
Hawaiian
0.0% (9)
Other
0.1% (67)
Two Or More
2.5% (1,262)
Hispanic
15.4% (7,650)

Table: Montgomery County By Race

Race Montgomery County NY USA
White 78.4% 53.8% 58.9%
African American 2.6% 13.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 8.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.8% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.5% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 15.4% 19.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Montgomery County, New York

  • 6.1% of households in Montgomery County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.7% of households in Montgomery County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Montgomery County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Montgomery County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Montgomery County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Montgomery County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Montgomery County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Montgomery County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Montgomery County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Montgomery County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.1% (3,016)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.7% (2,308)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.7% (4,797)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.8% (4,844)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.7% (6,820)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.2% (8,548)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.7% (6,326)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.9% (7,394)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.1% (3,042)
$200,000 or more
5.1% (2,523)
Income Montgomery County NY USA
Less than $10,000 6.1% 5.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.7% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.7% 6.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.8% 6.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.7% 9.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.2% 14.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.9% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.1% 9.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.1% 15.2% 11.4%

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Montgomery County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Montgomery County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 36.0% of adults in Montgomery County completed high school / ged.

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

  • 14.0% of adults in Montgomery County completed associate's degree.

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

  • 7.0% 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
4% (1,984)
9-12th Grade
7% (3,473)
High School / GED
36% (17,864)
Some College
19% (9,428)
Associate's Degree
14% (6,947)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (5,458)
Master's Degree
7% (3,473)
Professional Degree
1% (496)
Doctorate Degree
1% (496)
Education Montgomery County NY USA
< 9th Grade 4% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 6% 6%
High School / GED 36% 25% 26%
Some College 19% 15% 20%
Associate's Degree 14% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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