Montgomery County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Montgomery County is located in Kansas with a total population of 31,143. It is the 19th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montgomery County is 40.3 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montgomery County is $53,242. This is 27% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 32% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 41% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $92,100. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Montgomery County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Montgomery County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.8%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.9%.