Montgomery County, Maryland Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Montgomery County is located in Maryland with a total population of 1,057,586. It is the 1st most populous county out of 24 in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montgomery County is 40.1 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montgomery County is $128,733. This is 27% higher than the state median of $101,652. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 64% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $615,200. Housing costs are 55% higher than the state median of $397,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 67.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Montgomery County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (20.6% vs 12.1%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (15.1% vs 6.4%).

Education

60.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Montgomery County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 42.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.3%. Notably, 33.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.