Montgomery County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Montgomery County is located in Iowa with a total population of 10,254. It is the 72nd most populous county out of 99 in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montgomery County is 43.8 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montgomery County is $63,190. This is 14% lower than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $109,900. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Montgomery County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Montgomery County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.6%.