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Montgomery County, Maryland Demographics 2026

Montgomery County, Maryland has a population of 1,065,949, the 1st most populous county in Maryland. The median household income is $132,450 and the median home value is $640,300. The poverty rate is 7.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Montgomery County Quick Facts

Population 1,065,949
Median Household Income $132,450
Median Home Value $640,300
Poverty Rate 7.4%
Unemployment Rate 4.9%
Median Age 40.2 years
Homeownership Rate 65.3%
Affordability Ratio 4.8x
Bachelor's Degree+ 60.6%
High School Graduation 91.3%
Cities/Places 59
Population 1,065,949 1st of 24
Median Income $132,450 28% higher than state
Poverty Rate 7.4%
Unemployment 4.9%

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.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population1,057,5861,065,949+0.8%
Median household income$128,733$132,450+2.9%
Median home value$615,200$640,300+4.1%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 8.1%
$25K-$50K 9.5%
$50K-$100K 20.5%
$100K+ 61.9%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.3%
$10K-$15K
1.7%
$15K-$20K
1.5%
$20K-$25K
1.6%
$25K-$30K
1.7%
$30K-$35K
2.0%
$35K-$40K
1.8%
$40K-$45K
1.7%
$45K-$50K
2.2%
$50K-$60K
4.0%
$60K-$75K
6.4%
$75K-$100K
10.1%
$100K-$125K
9.7%
$125K-$150K
7.7%
$150K-$200K
13.5%
$200K+
31.1%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%
69.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.3%
Renter 34.7%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.8x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $2,068/mo 18.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

74out of 100
Very High Diversity

This community is exceptionally diverse, with no single racial or ethnic group dominating the population.

State average: 68 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Montgomery County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Germantown90,719$117,5468.8%$422,400
Silver Spring81,462$99,86010.6%$643,300
Gaithersburg69,825$112,4678.8%$496,500
Bethesda69,397$192,2374.3%$1,169,900
Rockville67,671$128,6497.6%$682,300
Aspen Hill53,279$111,5759.7%$570,000
Wheaton52,926$111,47813.1%$501,200
North Bethesda49,677$129,0925.2%$731,800
Potomac45,902$236,6753.9%$1,157,000
Olney35,797$171,4584.3%$656,600
Montgomery Village34,110$95,34813.1%$388,900
Clarksburg30,487$176,6783.9%$679,400
Fairland26,231$98,80010.4%$477,300
North Potomac23,922$186,5145.3%$826,200
Redland18,665$132,1534.4%$540,200
Damascus17,640$158,8833.7%$528,400
Takoma Park17,632$108,1369.1%$749,200
Calverton17,624$107,3819.7%$477,100
White Oak17,329$83,37015.1%$574,000
Glenmont17,208$126,5427.3%$571,200
Cloverly16,646$152,0837.2%$665,300
Colesville14,519$130,6823.4%$616,800
Flower Hill13,794$112,9759.3%$463,500
Kemp Mill13,042$146,35410.5%$596,600
Travilah11,721$250,000+1.7%$1,325,100
Burtonsville10,203$134,2764.3%$488,800
Chevy Chase9,445$211,7654.3%$1,245,000
North Kensington8,954$135,0404.3%$576,700
Leisure World8,882$62,0119.3%$274,800
Four Corners8,150$203,1254.4%$620,400
South Kensington8,148$210,9534.5%$919,800
Darnestown7,051$232,1351.2%$958,200
Forest Glen6,840$127,8207.0%$606,100
Poolesville5,764$205,9192.8%$752,300
Ashton-Sandy Spring5,630$174,0631.8%$809,200
Layhill5,497$146,3084.3%$608,000
Hillandale5,060$164,8713.5%$520,300
Friendship Heights Village4,002$119,38410.1%$484,300
Burnt Mills3,751$113,4638.2%$574,300
Brookmont3,671$247,1502.8%$1,361,100
Chevy Chase2,906$250,000+2.0%$1,670,600
Kensington2,369$152,2846.3%$943,500
Cabin John2,179$250,000+0.8%$1,312,900
Derwood1,984$118,1947.0%$719,800
Chevy Chase Village1,903$250,000+1.2%$2,000,000+
Ten Mile Creek1,184$112,62546.9%$503,300
Somerset1,088$250,000+1.9%$1,775,000
Chevy Chase View1,063$250,000+0.3%$1,414,600
Spencerville1,028$189,7668.7%$626,900
Martin's Additions1,012$250,000+6.1%$1,535,200
Garrett Park932$250,000+2.3%$1,005,700
Chevy Chase Section Three887$250,000+2.9%$1,605,600
Chevy Chase Section Five803$250,000+2.4%$1,643,100
North Chevy Chase746$250,000+1.5%$1,212,500
Laytonsville677$240,5001.6%$1,061,500
Washington Grove577$134,5833.5%$612,700
Glen Echo276$213,7501.1%$1,163,500
Barnesville208$231,2503.4%$730,300
Brookeville161$165,6256.2%$828,100

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Population Overview

Montgomery County is located in Maryland with a total population of 1,065,949. It is the 1st most populous county out of 24 in Maryland. The county encompasses 59 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montgomery County is 40.2 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montgomery County is $132,450. This is 28% higher than the state median of $103,678. It is also 64% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.4%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. The median home value is $640,300. Housing costs are 52% higher than the state median of $419,900. 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 67.6%.

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 21.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (21.0% vs 12.5%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (15.3% vs 6.5%).

Education

60.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Montgomery County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 39% higher than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.3%. Notably, 33.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

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 Maryland 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, Maryland?

Montgomery County has a population of 1,065,949, making it the 1st most populous county in Maryland.

What is the median income in Montgomery County?

The median household income in Montgomery County is $132,450 with a poverty rate of 7.4%.

How many cities are in Montgomery County, Maryland?

Montgomery County contains 59 Census-designated places.