Montgomery County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Montgomery County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 9,708. It is the 70th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montgomery County is 42.4 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montgomery County is $45,057. This is 18% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 43% lower. The poverty rate stands at 25.6%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $110,700. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Montgomery County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Montgomery County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 45.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.6%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.4%.