Montgomery County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Montgomery County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Montgomery County, Arkansas has a population of 8,553, the 64th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $48,906 and the median home value is $151,900. The poverty rate is 22.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Montgomery County Quick Facts

Population 8,553

Median Household Income $48,906

Median Home Value $151,900

Poverty Rate 22.4%

Unemployment Rate 5.8%

Median Age 50.8 years

Homeownership Rate 80.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.8%

High School Graduation 88.9%

Cities/Places 6

Population 8,553 64th of 75

Median Income $48,906 20% lower than state

Poverty Rate 22.4%

Unemployment 5.8%

How Montgomery County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	8,571	8,553	-0.2%
Median household income	$49,015	$48,906	-0.2%
Median home value	$136,000	$151,900	+11.7%

Median Household Income

Montgomery

$48,906

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Montgomery

$151,900

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 28.2%

$25K-$50K 23.1%

$50K-$100K 29.1%

$100K+ 19.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.3%

$10K-$15K

9.3%

$15K-$20K

6.0%

$20K-$25K

5.6%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

5.6%

$35K-$40K

7.3%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

6.2%

$75K-$100K

14.9%

$100K-$125K

7.9%

$125K-$150K

4.5%

$150K-$200K

2.6%

$200K+

4.7%

Employment

5.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

45.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.6%

Renter 19.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $636/mo 15.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.7%

18-34

16.0%

35-54

20.9%

55-74

32.7%

75+

11.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Montgomery County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mount Ida	1,376	$37,045	32.6%	$140,900
Oden	347	$43,718	27.7%	$108,300
Norman	339	$76,563	20.9%	$94,400
Black Springs	101	$73,333	5.0%	$222,200
Pencil Bluff	51	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Caddo Gap	27	N/A	0.0%	N/A

Explore Arkansas Rankings

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Population Overview

Montgomery County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 8,553. It is the 64th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montgomery County is 50.8 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. 11.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montgomery County is $48,906. This is 20% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.4%. This is 40% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $151,900. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $188,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Montgomery County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.0%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 14.6%.

Education

16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.9%.

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 Arkansas 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, Arkansas?

Montgomery County has a population of 8,553, making it the 64th most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Montgomery County?

The median household income in Montgomery County is $48,906 with a poverty rate of 22.4%.

How many cities are in Montgomery County, Arkansas?

Montgomery County contains 6 Census-designated places.