Population 6,286 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Montgomery
Household size in Montgomery
| Period | Montgomery | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Montgomery average 2.64 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Pennsylvania overall, where it has 2.46 people. Household size has crept up from 2.56 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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
| Period | Montgomery | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.6 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 39.6, the median age in Montgomery is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in Pennsylvania overall, where the median age is 42.0. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.3, in line with the national trend.
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
| Period | Montgomery | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Montgomery: 16.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 5.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 31 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
Renters in Montgomery
| Period | Montgomery | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in Montgomery rent their homes (25.3%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 42.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the southwest. The renter share is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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
| Period | Montgomery | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Montgomery: just 5.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Compared with other Pennsylvania cities, Montgomery has a lower vacancy rate than most.
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
| Period | Montgomery | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Montgomery is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1963, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1959 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
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
| Period | Montgomery | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $599 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $767 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $813 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,045 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$446 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Montgomery pays $1,045 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $446 a month since 2006–10, up 74%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 24.2% of the typical renter's income, comfortably 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
Bachelor's degrees in Montgomery
| Period | Montgomery | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Montgomery: 16.2% 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 4.8 points, in line with the national trend. Only 21 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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
| Period | Montgomery | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.2% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.6% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.6% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Montgomery is a bit above the national rate: 91.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Pennsylvania. The share with a diploma has risen 9.8 points since 2006–10, 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
| Period | Montgomery | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Montgomery runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.9 points, mirroring the country. 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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 2.64 | 39.6 | 16.9% | 25.3% | 5.2% | 1963 | $1,045 | 16.2% | 91.0% | 3.7% |
| Dewart | 2.84 | 43.9 | 12.8% | 10.1% | 17.6% | 1981 | $570 | 18.3% | 88.1% | 2.9% |
| Spring Garden | 2.87 | 41.6 | 3.7% | 20.0% | 8.9% | 1975 | $936 | 3.8% | 78.7% | 2.7% |
| Watsontown | 2.73 | 41.5 | 11.8% | 25.3% | 12.7% | 1967 | $770 | 20.1% | 90.0% | 3.0% |
| Montoursville | 2.30 | 43.4 | 8.7% | 22.3% | 8.1% | 1968 | $1,085 | 29.7% | 93.9% | 3.8% |
| Allenwood | 2.95 | 39.4 | 3.6% | 13.6% | 8.1% | 1975 | $918 | 11.5% | 81.5% | 5.6% |
| Pennsdale | 2.40 | 45.5 | 8.6% | 27.1% | 3.7% | 1977 | $838 | 22.5% | 91.3% | 3.5% |
| Muncy | 2.58 | 39.4 | 8.3% | 20.7% | 6.0% | 1966 | $883 | 21.9% | 89.3% | 5.6% |
| Kenmar | 2.59 | 44.2 | 11.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% | 1985 | $1,334 | 33.2% | 92.7% | 13.3% |
| New Columbia | 2.57 | 44.9 | 4.9% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 1975 | $869 | 12.1% | 83.3% | 2.7% |
| South Williamsport | 2.38 | 45.3 | 9.4% | 33.8% | 6.8% | 1954 | $1,080 | 29.0% | 94.3% | 2.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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. 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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