Population 11,426 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Montgomery County
Household size in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Montgomery County run small, averaging 2.43 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The picture is much the same across Missouri. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the northeast.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Montgomery County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Montgomery County as they are nationally: 12.5%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Missouri as a whole (11.0%). The single-parent share is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.0% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.0% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.6% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in Montgomery County rent their homes (26.6%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 54.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the west. The renter share is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.7% of the housing in Montgomery County, 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 has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Montgomery County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $516 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $639 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $719 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $842 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$326 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Montgomery County costs $842 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $326 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 21.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the west.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Montgomery County: 17.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.2 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.6% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.4% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.5% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Montgomery County have finished high school as nationally: 88.5%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Missouri overall (91.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.9 points, as it has nationally.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Montgomery County has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 | 2.43 | 44.4 | 12.5% | 26.6% | 18.7% | 1978 | $842 | 17.6% | 88.5% | 3.2% |
| Lincoln County | 2.80 | 38.6 | 12.4% | 21.0% | 4.5% | 1996 | $1,032 | 18.8% | 90.5% | 3.8% |
| Boone County | 2.39 | 35.5 | 9.4% | 42.3% | 6.9% | 1991 | $1,131 | 52.0% | 95.0% | 4.1% |
| Jersey County | 2.54 | 43.5 | 9.8% | 19.5% | 19.6% | 1973 | $921 | 22.6% | 93.8% | 3.0% |
| Cooper County | 2.50 | 41.6 | 10.0% | 24.3% | 14.3% | 1973 | $783 | 24.8% | 90.6% | 4.2% |
| Madison County | 2.41 | 40.9 | 11.1% | 25.8% | 8.0% | 1974 | $1,069 | 32.6% | 94.1% | 4.5% |
| Bond County | 2.32 | 41.4 | 8.4% | 23.4% | 10.8% | 1970 | $761 | 22.9% | 90.6% | 3.8% |
| Lafayette County | 2.62 | 41.8 | 8.4% | 24.3% | 11.2% | 1977 | $969 | 26.6% | 92.4% | 3.2% |
| Fayette County | 2.63 | 41.1 | 11.0% | 19.4% | 11.3% | 1971 | $860 | 16.0% | 86.4% | 3.9% |
| Effingham County | 2.46 | 40.7 | 7.9% | 21.8% | 9.9% | 1979 | $730 | 27.6% | 93.3% | 2.0% |
| Jackson County | 2.42 | 38.5 | 12.8% | 40.9% | 9.1% | 1971 | $1,337 | 33.3% | 91.3% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Ferry County, WA · Fall River County, SD · Fallon County, MT · Falls Church City, VA · Falls County, TX · Faribault County, MN · Faulk County, SD · Fayette County, AL · Fentress County, TN · Fergus County, MT
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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