Montgomery County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Montgomery County, Alabama has a population of 226,718, the 7th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $59,386 and the median home value is $171,900. The poverty rate is 19.9%.

Montgomery County Quick Facts

Population 226,718

Median Household Income $59,38690% MOE ±$1,569

Median Home Value $171,90090% MOE ±$4,414

Poverty Rate 19.9%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.9%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Median Age 37.1 years90% MOE ±0.2 years

Homeownership Rate 57.8%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 34.5%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.2%

Cities/Places 2

Population 226,718 7th of 67

Median Income $59,386 7% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.9%

Unemployment 5.9%

How Montgomery County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	226,941	226,718	-0.1%
Median household income	$61,688	$59,386	-3.7%
Median home value¹	$159,746	$171,900	+7.6%
Median gross rent	$1,088	$1,092	No clear change (+0.4%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Montgomery

$59,386

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Montgomery

$171,900

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.1%

$25K-$50K 20.6%

$50K-$100K 30.2%

$100K+ 27.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.6%

$10K-$15K

5.4%

$15K-$20K

4.2%

$20K-$25K

5.0%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

4.6%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

12.3%

$100K-$125K

8.3%

$125K-$150K

5.9%

$150K-$200K

6.3%

$200K+

6.5%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

59.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 57.8%

Renter 42.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,092/mo 22.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.1%

18-34

23.3%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

21.9%

75+

6.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Montgomery County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Montgomery	197,494	$56,811	21.5%	$161,900
Pike Road	10,574	$117,091	5.1%	$381,600

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Population Overview

Montgomery County is located in Alabama with a total population of 226,718. It is the 7th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montgomery County is 37.1 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montgomery County is $59,386. This is 7% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.9%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 25% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $171,900. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Montgomery County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 57.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Montgomery County is Black or African American, making up 58.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 29.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (29.7%) is well below the state average of 63.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (58.8% vs 25.6%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.4% vs 1.4%).

Education

34.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Montgomery County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Montgomery County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Montgomery County, Alabama?

Montgomery County has a population of 226,718, making it the 7th most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Montgomery County?

The median household income in Montgomery County is $59,386 with a poverty rate of 19.9%.

How many cities are in Montgomery County, Alabama?

Montgomery County contains 2 Census-designated places.