Montgomery County, Kansas Demographics 2026
Montgomery County, Kansas has a population of 30,940, the 19th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $55,697 and the median home value is $101,700. The poverty rate is 15.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Montgomery County Quick Facts
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 | 31,143 | 30,940 | -0.7% |
| Median household income | $53,242 | $55,697 | +4.6% |
| Median home value | $92,100 | $101,700 | +10.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Montgomery County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffeyville | 8,662 | $45,670 | 21.1% | $60,800 |
| Independence | 8,422 | $51,069 | 18.4% | $88,800 |
| Cherryvale | 2,096 | $50,288 | 21.0% | $62,400 |
| Caney | 1,431 | $39,000 | 17.4% | $81,500 |
| Dearing | 279 | $62,500 | 11.8% | $80,700 |
| Elk City | 245 | $46,250 | 17.1% | $27,500 |
| Tyro | 192 | N/A | 35.4% | $132,100 |
| Liberty | 110 | $45,625 | 10.9% | $44,200 |
| Havana | 55 | $32,708 | 12.7% | $64,000 |
| Sycamore | 24 | N/A | 58.3% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Montgomery County is located in Kansas with a total population of 30,940. It is the 19th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Montgomery County is 41.2 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Montgomery County is $55,697. This is 25% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is 41% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $101,700. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Montgomery County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Montgomery County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.1%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.
Education
22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.9%.
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 Kansas 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, Kansas?
Montgomery County has a population of 30,940, making it the 19th most populous county in Kansas.
What is the median income in Montgomery County?
The median household income in Montgomery County is $55,697 with a poverty rate of 15.9%.
How many cities are in Montgomery County, Kansas?
Montgomery County contains 10 Census-designated places.