Population 38,312 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Montgomery County
Household size in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Montgomery County has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.53, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.2 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.0 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 40.4, the median age in Montgomery County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.1, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the north.
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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Montgomery County than nationally: 9.7%, against 11.6%. Compared with other Indiana counties, Montgomery County has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.6% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.5% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Montgomery County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (35.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 6.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Montgomery County: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 6.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Montgomery County has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Indiana counties.
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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
Montgomery County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $670 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $694 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $730 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $860 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$190 | +$384 | +$606 |
Rent in Montgomery County runs $860 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $190 a month from 2006–10, a 28% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northwest.
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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Montgomery County: 20.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.5% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.6% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.7% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.4% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Montgomery County is close to the national rate: 89.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Montgomery County than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.5 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 | 2.44 | 40.4 | 9.7% | 19.7% | 7.0% | 1964 | $860 | 20.5% | 89.4% | 3.5% |
| Fountain County | 2.42 | 43.3 | 13.2% | 25.4% | 12.3% | 1962 | $802 | 14.8% | 91.3% | 4.6% |
| Boone County | 2.65 | 39.6 | 9.0% | 21.2% | 4.2% | 1988 | $1,477 | 52.6% | 94.8% | 2.5% |
| Vermilion County | 2.36 | 42.0 | 13.9% | 29.8% | 12.3% | 1958 | $843 | 19.6% | 91.2% | 6.6% |
| Hamilton County | 2.73 | 39.1 | 7.3% | 23.9% | 5.7% | 1999 | $1,739 | 62.8% | 97.4% | 2.7% |
| Madison County | 2.42 | 41.6 | 13.3% | 29.8% | 10.3% | 1967 | $1,037 | 20.4% | 90.8% | 5.9% |
| Champaign County | 2.33 | 35.0 | 9.9% | 46.0% | 10.8% | 1981 | $1,115 | 47.8% | 93.1% | 4.6% |
| Henry County | 2.53 | 43.0 | 12.8% | 23.8% | 12.6% | 1960 | $856 | 17.8% | 90.4% | 4.0% |
| Piatt County | 2.41 | 44.2 | 6.8% | 15.2% | 6.6% | 1972 | $1,124 | 32.5% | 96.3% | 3.0% |
| Randolph County | 2.34 | 42.1 | 13.0% | 22.7% | 9.7% | 1956 | $779 | 14.6% | 91.1% | 4.2% |
| De Witt County | 2.33 | 44.1 | 8.8% | 21.5% | 9.5% | 1961 | $798 | 23.0% | 93.4% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Shenandoah County, VA · Fannin County, TX · Fayette County, OH · Fayette County, TN · Fayette County, WV · Finney County, KS · Floyd County, KY · Ford County, KS · Franklin County, NY · Franklin County, TN
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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