Montgomery County, TX Demographics
What is the population of Montgomery County?
There are 680,302 residents in Montgomery County, with a median age of 38. Of this, 49.86% are males and 50.14% are females. US-born citizens make up 84.16% of the resident pool in Montgomery County, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.53%. Additionally, 8.32% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 587,602 people in Montgomery County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 680,302 | 3.4% |
| Male Population | 339,212 | 3.8% |
| Female Population | 341,090 | 2.9% |
Male Population 49.86%
Female Population 50.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38 | 2.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 572,511 | 2.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 51,193 | 9.8% |
| Not Citizen | 56,598 | 4.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 84.16%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.53%
Not Citizen 8.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 4,159 | 4.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 37,477 | -3.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 30,596 | 4.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 12,403 | 8.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 587,602 | 3.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.62%
Moved from Same County 5.57%
Moved from Same State 4.55%
Moved from Different State 1.85%
Same House as Last Year 87.41%
What are the employment statistics in Montgomery County?
White-collar workers make up 78.13% of the working population in Montgomery County, while blue-collar employees account for 21.87%. There are also 36,556 entrepreneurs in Montgomery County (11.29% of the workforce); 229,082 workers employed in private companies (70.78%); and 42,253 people working in governmental institutions (13.06%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 252,884 | 4.2% |
| Blue Collar | 70,768 | 2.9% |
White Collar 78.13%
Blue Collar 21.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 36,556 | -0.3% |
| Private Companies | 229,082 | 3.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 42,253 | 7.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 15,761 | 13.2% |
Self Employees 11.29%
Private Companies 70.78%
Governmental Workers 13.06%
Not for Profit Companies 4.87%
How many households are there in Montgomery County?
There are a total of 241,745 households in Montgomery County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 74.78% of these Montgomery County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 25.22%. Additionally, 37.73% of households have children and 62.27% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 241,745 | 4.6% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 180,767 | 4.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 60,978 | 6.4% |
Family Households 74.78%
Non-Family Households 25.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 91,203 | 4.1% |
| Households without Children | 150,542 | 4.9% |
Households with Children 37.73%
Households without Children 62.27%
What are the median and average incomes in Montgomery County?
The average annual household income in Montgomery County is $123,243, while the median household income sits at $85,101 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $90,428, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $109,015. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $55,915 and $65,004, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $123,243 | 8.3% |
| Median Household Income | $85,101 | 5.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 607,552 | 3.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Montgomery County?
There are 261,740 housing units in Montgomery County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2000. Of the 241,745 occupied housing units in Montgomery County, 73.09% are owner-occupied, while 26.91% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.27% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $282,050. In general, housing costs reach $1,438 per month in Montgomery County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 261,740 | 3.8% |
| Median Year Built | 2000 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,919 | 3.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,011 | -18.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,656 | -20.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6,605 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 29,507 | -1.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 33,290 | -1.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 46,260 | -1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 71,409 | 2.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 63,568 | 10.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 5,515 | 237.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 241,745 | 4.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 176,699 | 4.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $65,046 | 5.0% |
Owner Occupied 73.09%
Renter Occupied 26.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 108,256 | 3.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 68,443 | 6.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $282,050 | 16.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $234,800 | 7.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,438 | 9.0% |
With Mortgage 61.27%
Without Mortgage 38.73%
What is the level of education in Montgomery County?
Approximately 30.6% of the population in Montgomery County holds a high school degree (that's 159,311 residents), while 25.06% have attained a college certificate (130,443 locals) and 22.21% have a bachelor's degree (115,615 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 19,904 | 3.4% |
| Some High School | 159,311 | 4.1% |
| Some College | 130,443 | 0.3% |
| Associate Degree | 38,305 | 5.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 115,615 | 5.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 56,982 | 9.7% |
No High School 3.82%
Some High School 30.6%
Some College 25.06%
Associate Degree 7.36%
Bachelor's Degree 22.21%
Graduate Degree 10.95%
What is the marital status of Montgomery County residents?
A total of 142,608 people in Montgomery County have never been married (which represents 26.27% of the total population), while 319,643 of them are wedded (58.89%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 7,609 (1.4%) and 49,151 (9.06%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 142,608 | 6.1% |
| Married | 319,643 | 3.7% |
| Separated | 7,609 | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 23,768 | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 49,151 | 49,151.0% |
Never Married 26.27%
Married 58.89%
Separated 1.4%
Widowed 4.38%
Divorced 9.06%
What are the most common means of transportation in Montgomery County?
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 271,058 residents commute by car, 2,542 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 2,452 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 271,058 | 1.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2,542 | -10.8% |
| Railroad | 23 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 14 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 510 | -15.7% |
| Motorcycle | 237 | -6.0% |
| TaxiCab | 300 | -23.9% |
| Walk | 2,452 | 21.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Montgomery County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77301 | 34,299 | 11,240 | $59,452.00 | $78,816.00 |
| 77302 | 19,076 | 6,458 | $85,590.00 | $111,583.00 |
| 77303 | 24,106 | 8,003 | $75,448.00 | $92,794.00 |
| 77304 | 40,317 | 16,525 | $74,182.00 | $101,730.00 |
| 77306 | 16,443 | 5,017 | $65,423.00 | $79,360.00 |
| 77316 | 30,577 | 10,469 | $120,846.00 | $150,016.00 |
| 77318 | 19,127 | 7,235 | $88,162.00 | $113,777.00 |
| 77328 | 17,860 | 6,177 | $55,747.00 | $81,511.00 |
| 77339 | 43,810 | 17,303 | $81,274.00 | $110,951.00 |
| 77354 | 40,094 | 13,451 | $112,562.00 | $150,817.00 |
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.