Population 234,153 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Montgomery County
Household size in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.81 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.67 people per household, Montgomery County sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Tennessee overall, where it has 2.53 people. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the center.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.7 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.3 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.5 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Montgomery County is young: half of its residents are under 33.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.4, in line with the national trend. No other Tennessee county is 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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Montgomery County than nationally: 14.0%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Montgomery County has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Tennessee counties.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.1% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.5% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.1% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Montgomery County than nationally: 38.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Nearly a third of owners (32.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only six of Tennessee's 95 counties have a higher share of renters.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Montgomery County: 7.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Tennessee's 95 counties, only six have a lower vacancy rate.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
Montgomery County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1997, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south has the oldest housing. Only three of Tennessee's 95 counties have newer homes.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $807 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $967 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,056 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,454 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$646 | +$526 | +$606 |
Rent in Montgomery County runs $1,454 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Tennessee overall ($1,286). Rent has climbed $646 a month since 2006–10, up 80%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.4% of the typical renter's income, just under 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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.5% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.8% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Montgomery County than nationally: 31.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Among Tennessee's 95 counties, though, only nine 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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.6% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.2% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.0% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Montgomery County: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Tennessee county has a higher share of high school graduates.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.3%, unemployment in Montgomery County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 | 2.67 | 33.5 | 14.0% | 38.1% | 7.4% | 1997 | $1,454 | 31.8% | 94.4% | 5.3% |
| Stewart County | 2.64 | 43.2 | 5.9% | 18.9% | 21.0% | 1988 | $920 | 17.6% | 89.5% | 2.4% |
| Robertson County | 2.68 | 39.3 | 11.6% | 22.4% | 6.3% | 1992 | $1,364 | 22.4% | 90.3% | 3.4% |
| Calloway County | 2.32 | 38.3 | 11.3% | 36.1% | 16.4% | 1983 | $871 | 33.3% | 91.7% | 4.2% |
| Macon County | 2.83 | 39.1 | 11.5% | 26.4% | 15.2% | 1989 | $869 | 12.9% | 82.4% | 3.8% |
| Hickman County | 2.54 | 47.3 | 18.5% | 29.2% | 20.8% | 1977 | $806 | 15.0% | 85.0% | 2.6% |
| Fulton County | 2.38 | 40.3 | 18.2% | 38.2% | 18.6% | 1971 | $563 | 16.8% | 85.7% | 3.9% |
| Clay County | 2.22 | 45.5 | 12.8% | 25.6% | 13.8% | 1985 | $585 | 11.9% | 86.5% | 9.4% |
| Pickett County | 2.31 | 52.1 | 4.5% | 16.6% | 28.5% | 1990 | $647 | 19.0% | 85.1% | 6.9% |
| New Madrid County | 2.33 | 41.6 | 14.3% | 35.8% | 15.9% | 1977 | $737 | 14.8% | 86.6% | 3.5% |
| Scott County | 2.53 | 41.3 | 14.3% | 28.4% | 11.3% | 1988 | $755 | 12.9% | 81.2% | 7.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Elkhart County, IN · Sangamon County, IL · San Luis Obispo County, CA · Lake County, OH · Kitsap County, WA · Kalamazoo County, MI · Johnston County, NC · Jefferson County, TX · Gloucester County, NJ · Gaston County, NC
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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