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Montgomery County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Montgomery County, Missouri has a population of 11,422, the 79th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $61,042 and the median home value is $171,300. The poverty rate is 14.5%.

Montgomery County Quick Facts

Population 11,422
Median Household Income $61,042
Median Home Value $171,300
Poverty Rate 14.5%
Unemployment Rate 2.8%
Median Age 43.8 years
Homeownership Rate 73.3%
Affordability Ratio 2.8x
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.5%
High School Graduation 88.5%
Cities/Places 11
Population 11,422 79th of 115
Median Income $61,042 11% lower than state
Poverty Rate 14.5%
Unemployment 2.8%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.8%
$25K-$50K 18.6%
$50K-$100K 32.0%
$100K+ 26.5%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
6.6%
$10K-$15K
5.8%
$15K-$20K
5.3%
$20K-$25K
5.1%
$25K-$30K
4.0%
$30K-$35K
4.3%
$35K-$40K
3.9%
$40K-$45K
3.3%
$45K-$50K
3.2%
$50K-$60K
7.7%
$60K-$75K
10.5%
$75K-$100K
13.8%
$100K-$125K
11.1%
$125K-$150K
6.1%
$150K-$200K
5.0%
$200K+
4.3%

Employment

2.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%
57.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.3%
Renter 26.7%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

14out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 39 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Montgomery County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Montgomery City2,810$51,70719.0%$137,500
Wellsville1,197$61,63511.6%$74,100
New Florence784$48,12519.1%$92,800
Jonesburg754$83,75016.3%$168,100
Bellflower313$42,50037.3%$56,300
High Hill252$65,62525.8%$141,100
Middletown232$49,64316.8%$71,300
Rhineland180$74,3755.7%$162,500
McKittrick116$107,8132.0%$115,000
Big Spring29$35,93844.8%N/A
Buell24N/A0.0%N/A

Population Overview

Montgomery County is located in Missouri with a total population of 11,422. It is the 79th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montgomery County is 43.8 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montgomery County is $61,042. This is 11% lower than the state median of $68,920. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $171,300. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Montgomery County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Montgomery County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Montgomery County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Missouri 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, Missouri?

Montgomery County has a population of 11,422, making it the 79th most populous county in Missouri.

What is the median income in Montgomery County?

The median household income in Montgomery County is $61,042 with a poverty rate of 14.5%.

How many cities are in Montgomery County, Missouri?

Montgomery County contains 11 Census-designated places.