Montgomery County, MD Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Montgomery County?
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There are 1,067,698 residents in Montgomery County, with a median age of 41.2. Of this, 48.79% are males and 51.21% are females. US-born citizens make up 65.12% of the resident pool in Montgomery County, while non-US-born citizens account for 20.7%. Additionally, 14.18% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 918,219 people in Montgomery County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 918,219 people in Montgomery County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 1,067,698 | -0.0% |
| Male Population | 520,945 | 0.3% |
| Female Population | 546,753 | -0.3% |
Male population 48.79%
Female population 51.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41.2 | 0.7% |
| Citizen US Born | 695,329 | -0.7% |
| Citizen not US Born | 220,973 | 1.4% |
| Not Citizen | 151,396 | 1.2% |
Citizen US Born 65.12%
Citizen not US Born 20.7%
Not Citizen 14.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 14,640 | 2.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 71,644 | -6.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 18,048 | 4.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 33,303 | -3.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 918,219 | 0.5% |
Moved from Abroad 1.39%
Moved from Same County 6.79%
Moved from Same State 1.71%
Moved from Different State 3.15%
Same House as Last Year 86.96%
What are the employment statistics in Montgomery County?
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White-collar workers make up 88.29% of the working population in Montgomery County, while blue-collar employees account for 11.71%. There are also 63,375 entrepreneurs in Montgomery County (11.22% of the workforce); 314,285 workers employed in private companies (55.64%); and 119,832 people working in governmental institutions (21.22%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 498,682 | -0.7% |
| Blue Collar | 66,127 | 2.1% |
White Collar 88.29%
Blue Collar 11.71%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 63,375 | 1.1% |
| Private Companies | 314,285 | -0.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 119,832 | -1.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 67,317 | 0.7% |
Self Employees 11.22%
Private Companies 55.64%
Governmental Workers 21.22%
Not for Profit Companies 11.92%
How many households are there in Montgomery County?
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There are a total of 388,968 households in Montgomery County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 69.02% of these Montgomery County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 30.98%. Additionally, 34.36% of households have children and 65.64% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 388,968 | 0.5% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -1.4% |
| Family Households | 268,466 | -0.4% |
| Non-family Households | 120,502 | 2.6% |
Family Households 69.02%
Non-family Households 30.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 133,660 | -0.7% |
| Households without Children | 255,308 | 1.1% |
Households with Children 34.36%
Households without Children 65.64%
What are the median and average incomes in Montgomery County?
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The average annual household income in Montgomery County is $184,600, while the median household income sits at $144,482 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $144,179, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $170,220. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $61,724 and $107,056, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $184,600 | 7.0% |
| Median Household Income | $144,482 | 9.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 75,648 | 1.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 971,493 | -0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Montgomery County?
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There are 407,548 housing units in Montgomery County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1979. Of the 388,968 occupied housing units in Montgomery County, 65.14% are owner-occupied, while 34.86% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.14% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $635,850. In general, housing costs reach $2,252 per month in Montgomery County.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.14% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $635,850. In general, housing costs reach $2,252 per month in Montgomery County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 407,548 | 0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1979 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 17,007 | -5.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 18,994 | -7.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 47,525 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 58,052 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 60,306 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 80,628 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 47,202 | -3.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 43,568 | 2.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 32,916 | 9.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,350 | 167.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 388,968 | 0.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 253,386 | 0.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 135,582 | 0.2% |
Owner Occupied 65.14%
Renter Occupied 34.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 180,262 | -0.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 73,124 | 3.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $635,850 | 10.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $587,800 | 8.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,252 | 5.3% |
With Mortgage 71.14%
Without Mortgage 28.86%
What is the level of education in Montgomery County?
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Approximately 19.12% of the population in Montgomery County holds a high school degree (that's 160,152 residents), while 15.76% have attained a college certificate (132,005 locals) and 26.23% have a bachelor's degree (219,726 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 38,848 | 0.8% |
| Some High School | 160,152 | 1.9% |
| Some College | 132,005 | -2.3% |
| Associate Degree | 44,609 | -0.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 219,726 | 0.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 242,266 | 0.9% |
No High School 4.64%
Some High School 19.12%
Some College 15.76%
Associate Degree 5.33%
Bachelor's Degree 26.23%
Graduate Degree 28.92%
What is the marital status of Montgomery County residents?
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A total of 278,703 people in Montgomery County have never been married (which represents 31.75% of the total population), while 473,200 of them are wedded (53.91%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 12,380 (1.41%) and 73,248 (8.34%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 278,703 | 2.1% |
| Married | 473,200 | -0.5% |
| Separated | 12,380 | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 40,269 | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 73,248 | 0.7% |
Never Married 31.75%
Married 53.91%
Separated 1.41%
Widowed 4.59%
Divorced 8.34%
What are the most common means of transportation in Montgomery County?
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The top three means of transportation people in Montgomery County use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 360,056 residents commute by car, 18,970 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 9,617 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 360,056 | -4.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 18,970 | -9.9% |
| Railroad | 2,619 | 796.9% |
| Ferryboat | 5 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 2,503 | -9.7% |
| Motorcycle | 257 | -10.4% |
| TaxiCab | 1,940 | 1.4% |
| Walk | 9,617 | -5.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Montgomery County by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20812 | 282 | 103 | $194,375.00 | $243,477.00 |
| 20814 | 30,234 | 13,770 | $149,657.00 | $221,667.00 |
| 20815 | 31,080 | 13,258 | $185,873.00 | $297,181.00 |
| 20816 | 17,390 | 6,361 | $228,311.00 | $321,268.00 |
| 20817 | 37,795 | 13,562 | $231,292.00 | $325,502.00 |
| 20818 | 1,787 | 708 | $211,196.00 | $329,902.00 |
| 20832 | 25,488 | 8,470 | $160,287.00 | $190,859.00 |
| 20833 | 7,949 | 2,615 | $195,564.00 | $196,774.00 |
| 20837 | 6,651 | 2,266 | $193,264.00 | $193,922.00 |
| 20838 | 368 | 97 | $195,938.00 | $271,703.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
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