Population 226,718 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Montgomery County
Household size in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Montgomery County run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The picture is much the same across Alabama. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.0 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.1 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.1 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Montgomery County is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.1, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 36.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Alabama's 67 counties, only four are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Montgomery County: 20.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only two of Alabama's 67 counties have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Montgomery County
Renters in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.0% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Montgomery County than nationally: 42.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 43.7% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Montgomery County has the highest share of renters of any Alabama county.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Montgomery County: 13.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Montgomery County was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Homes here are older than in Alabama as a whole, where the median home dates to 1986. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $821 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $899 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $974 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,232 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$411 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Montgomery County costs $1,232 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in Alabama overall ($1,091). Rent has climbed $411 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Montgomery County
Bachelor's degrees in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.8% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.4% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.8% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Montgomery County (33.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in Alabama as a whole (29.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 1.1 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of Alabama's 67 counties, only five have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.2% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.5% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.3% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Montgomery County is close to the national rate: 88.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points, mirroring the country. Montgomery County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Alabama counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Montgomery County: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Montgomery County has higher unemployment than the great majority of Alabama counties. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Montgomery County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | 2.52 | 38.1 | 20.9% | 42.2% | 13.8% | 1980 | $1,232 | 33.8% | 88.3% | 7.7% |
| Macon County | 2.30 | 39.9 | 21.6% | 38.5% | 27.4% | 1980 | $764 | 21.8% | 86.6% | 8.7% |
| Dallas County | 2.36 | 41.9 | 16.7% | 36.2% | 14.7% | 1979 | $772 | 17.4% | 87.8% | 10.3% |
| Russell County | 2.51 | 38.9 | 13.9% | 38.7% | 13.1% | 1988 | $1,122 | 17.7% | 87.4% | 6.2% |
| Muscogee County | 2.49 | 36.8 | 16.4% | 49.2% | 11.6% | 1979 | $1,243 | 29.9% | 88.8% | 6.4% |
| Chattahoochee County | 2.45 | 30.0 | 14.8% | 60.7% | 36.6% | 1972 | $1,321 | 31.7% | 97.3% | 7.7% |
| Marengo County | 2.46 | 43.0 | 12.5% | 29.8% | 18.1% | 1982 | $739 | 19.2% | 86.0% | 5.2% |
| Marion County | 2.54 | 42.4 | 12.0% | 21.1% | 16.0% | 1994 | $752 | 17.5% | 77.9% | 4.4% |
| Schley County | 2.75 | 41.3 | 9.3% | 20.0% | 13.1% | 1989 | $805 | 22.1% | 86.6% | 8.1% |
| Macon County | 2.45 | 41.6 | 15.5% | 34.6% | 17.4% | 1981 | $632 | 10.8% | 76.6% | 9.9% |
| Lauderdale County | 2.51 | 39.8 | 17.6% | 34.9% | 14.6% | 1981 | $1,049 | 24.6% | 85.8% | 6.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Greene County, MO · Richmond County, GA · Richmond City, VA · Racine County, WI · Onslow County, NC · Lubbock County, TX · Lorain County, OH · Lexington County, SC · Leon County, FL · Lancaster County, NE
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Montgomery County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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