Montgomery County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Montgomery County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Montgomery County, Georgia has a population of 8,640, the 137th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $51,941 and the median home value is $115,500. The poverty rate is 20.6%.

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

Montgomery County Quick Facts

Population 8,640

Median Household Income $51,941

Median Home Value $115,500

Poverty Rate 20.6%

Unemployment Rate 7.5%

Median Age 40.6 years

Homeownership Rate 76.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.9%

High School Graduation 86.7%

Cities/Places 6

Population 8,640 137th of 159

Median Income $51,941 33% lower than state

Poverty Rate 20.6%

Unemployment 7.5%

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	8,675	8,640	-0.4%
Median household income	$51,188	$51,941	+1.5%
Median home value	$118,200	$115,500	-2.3%

Median Household Income

Montgomery

$51,941

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Montgomery

$115,500

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.0%

$25K-$50K 26.1%

$50K-$100K 23.0%

$100K+ 27.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.0%

$10K-$15K

5.6%

$15K-$20K

5.1%

$20K-$25K

5.3%

$25K-$30K

4.1%

$30K-$35K

7.6%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

4.2%

$45K-$50K

6.9%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

6.1%

$75K-$100K

9.9%

$100K-$125K

10.4%

$125K-$150K

4.2%

$150K-$200K

6.6%

$200K+

6.8%

Employment

7.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

54.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.2%

Renter 23.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $760/mo 17.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.3%

18-34

23.8%

35-54

24.0%

55-74

24.6%

75+

7.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Montgomery County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mount Vernon	1,913	$32,933	38.8%	$69,800
Uvalda	540	$63,083	29.1%	$104,800
Ailey	489	$48,750	6.2%	$124,300
Higgston	292	$42,500	18.5%	$96,300
Tarrytown	142	$48,672	0.7%	$236,100
Alston	140	$61,563	22.9%	$142,500

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Population Overview

Montgomery County is located in Georgia with a total population of 8,640. It is the 137th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montgomery County is 40.6 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montgomery County is $51,941. This is 33% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.6%. This is 54% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. 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 7.5%. This is 47% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $115,500. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Montgomery County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Montgomery County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.7%.

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 Georgia 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, Georgia?

Montgomery County has a population of 8,640, making it the 137th most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Montgomery County?

The median household income in Montgomery County is $51,941 with a poverty rate of 20.6%.

How many cities are in Montgomery County, Georgia?

Montgomery County contains 6 Census-designated places.