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Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania has a population of 861,225, the 3rd most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $111,521 and the median home value is $409,900. The poverty rate is 6.5%.

Montgomery County Quick Facts

Population 861,225
Median Household Income $111,521
Median Home Value $409,900
Poverty Rate 6.5%
Unemployment Rate 4.4%
Median Age 41.1 years
Homeownership Rate 71.7%
Affordability Ratio 3.7x
Bachelor's Degree+ 52.3%
High School Graduation 94.9%
Cities/Places 22
Population 861,225 3rd of 67
Median Income $111,521 47% higher state
Poverty Rate 6.5%
Unemployment 4.4%

Economy & Housing

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3% | National: 5.2%
68.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

45out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 43 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Montgomery County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Norristown borough35,782$65,05819.0%$205,100
Pottstown borough23,392$56,17419.8%$172,300
Conshohocken borough9,235$117,3303.9%$414,700
Hatboro borough8,219$108,9276.5%$340,100
Souderton borough7,215$85,62510.9%$298,300
Ambler borough6,822$80,7956.1%$360,200
Collegeville borough5,226$88,9926.9%$431,200
Bridgeport borough5,085$79,24716.7%$303,800
Royersford borough4,911$67,08314.1%$265,500
Telford borough4,814$86,7975.8%$302,200
Jenkintown borough4,708$114,3068.6%$344,800
Narberth borough4,482$119,8631.1%$671,100
Trappe borough3,995$123,3554.6%$383,900
Pennsburg borough3,958$103,6988.9%$266,600
Hatfield borough3,486$72,0705.8%$329,400
North Wales borough3,421$115,8336.9%$385,400
Rockledge borough2,609$82,7086.8%$295,800
Red Hill borough2,541$72,6639.5%$229,000
West Conshohocken borough1,499$142,9175.5%$452,400
Schwenksville borough1,383$70,8339.7%$237,000
Bryn Athyn borough1,183$143,4382.5%$670,800
Green Lane borough449$67,7508.4%$248,000

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Population Overview

Montgomery County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 861,225. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 22 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montgomery County is 41.1 years. This is about average than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montgomery County is $111,521. This is 47% higher than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 42% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 45% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $409,900. Housing costs are 70% higher than the state median of $240,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Montgomery County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.1%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (7.8% vs 3.7%).

Education

52.3% 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 51% higher than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.9%. Notably, 23.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania?

Montgomery County has a population of 861,225, making it the 3rd most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Montgomery County?

The median household income in Montgomery County is $111,521 with a poverty rate of 6.5%.

How many cities are in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania?

Montgomery County contains 22 Census-designated places.