Montgomery County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Montgomery County is located in Georgia with a total population of 8,675. It is the 135th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montgomery County is 38.2 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montgomery County is $51,188. This is 31% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $118,200. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Montgomery County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Montgomery County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 22.8%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.3%.