Population 99,101 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Montgomery County
Household size in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Montgomery County has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.36 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.5 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.0 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.0, Montgomery County is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.8, mirroring the country. Few Virginia counties are younger: only eight of 133.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Montgomery County: 6.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points, mirroring the country. Montgomery County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Virginia 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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.6% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.7% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than four in ten households in Montgomery County rent their homes (44.7%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 49.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast. The renter share has edged up 1.1 points since 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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.0% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.7 points, 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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Montgomery County are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the south 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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $731 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $829 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,001 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,257 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$526 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Montgomery County pays $1,257 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $526 a month from 2006–10, a 72% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.3% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.3% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Montgomery County: 49.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 5.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only nine of Virginia's 133 counties 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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.1% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.7% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Montgomery County: 96.3% 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 6.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Virginia 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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Montgomery County has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.2 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 | 35.0 | 6.8% | 44.7% | 14.0% | 1987 | $1,257 | 49.3% | 96.3% | 3.1% |
| Radford City | 2.44 | 31.1 | 5.2% | 57.7% | 15.9% | 1975 | $992 | 42.1% | 94.4% | 7.5% |
| Pulaski County | 2.29 | 46.3 | 9.4% | 26.6% | 14.4% | 1975 | $882 | 21.3% | 91.6% | 3.2% |
| Salem City | 2.30 | 41.5 | 11.9% | 37.2% | 8.4% | 1967 | $1,235 | 33.7% | 93.7% | 3.3% |
| Roanoke County | 2.42 | 44.1 | 10.6% | 24.3% | 7.1% | 1979 | $1,242 | 37.1% | 94.6% | 2.8% |
| Roanoke City | 2.28 | 40.2 | 13.5% | 47.6% | 12.5% | 1959 | $1,018 | 29.7% | 89.7% | 5.4% |
| Franklin County | 2.38 | 47.6 | 9.5% | 21.5% | 17.2% | 1987 | $938 | 25.0% | 91.2% | 2.3% |
| Bland County | 2.27 | 47.0 | 6.0% | 13.5% | 23.0% | 1982 | $714 | 18.6% | 92.6% | 2.4% |
| Tazewell County | 2.35 | 46.0 | 9.7% | 25.6% | 17.0% | 1973 | $776 | 17.3% | 87.5% | 4.3% |
| Campbell County | 2.47 | 43.9 | 10.1% | 25.1% | 12.9% | 1983 | $919 | 26.4% | 90.3% | 3.7% |
| Buchanan County | 2.58 | 48.6 | 12.6% | 16.9% | 26.0% | 1979 | $748 | 11.1% | 78.9% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Nash County, NC · St. Croix County, WI · St. Clair County, AL · Sevier County, TN · Rogers County, OK · Rockwall County, TX · Rockdale County, GA · Roanoke County, VA · Roanoke City, VA · Pottawattamie County, IA
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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