Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania has a population of 867,573, the 3rd most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $113,915 and the median home value is $436,700. The poverty rate is 6.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Montgomery County Quick Facts
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.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 861,225 | 867,573 | +0.7% |
| Median household income | $111,521 | $113,915 | +2.1% |
| Median home value | $409,900 | $436,700 | +6.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Montgomery County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norristown | 35,893 | $66,701 | 18.5% | $213,900 |
| King of Prussia | 25,857 | $117,912 | 4.5% | $436,200 |
| Pottstown | 23,476 | $60,828 | 17.5% | $195,400 |
| Lansdale | 19,011 | $88,229 | 11.3% | $343,800 |
| Horsham | 16,005 | $94,987 | 4.9% | $388,500 |
| Willow Grove | 14,131 | $98,064 | 5.7% | $357,300 |
| Ardmore | 13,909 | $119,111 | 4.8% | $453,100 |
| Montgomeryville | 13,388 | $131,345 | 4.1% | $471,000 |
| Roslyn | 10,639 | $99,318 | 10.2% | $328,800 |
| Bala Cynwyd | 10,227 | $150,000 | 11.4% | $640,400 |
| Conshohocken | 9,282 | $122,721 | 4.2% | $443,600 |
| Audubon | 9,229 | $111,234 | 4.2% | $460,900 |
| Villanova | 9,186 | $250,000+ | 2.2% | $946,400 |
| Harleysville | 9,090 | $106,735 | 6.0% | $424,100 |
| Sanatoga | 8,949 | $86,746 | 14.6% | $308,500 |
| Kulpsville | 8,799 | $92,721 | 3.9% | $369,700 |
| Hatboro | 8,283 | $112,565 | 4.4% | $351,000 |
| Glenside | 7,659 | $101,676 | 5.1% | $390,600 |
| Plymouth Meeting | 7,502 | $112,491 | 3.8% | $512,500 |
| Elkins Park | 7,213 | $129,852 | 6.4% | $401,200 |
| Souderton | 7,181 | $93,537 | 10.1% | $320,900 |
| Ambler | 6,847 | $77,394 | 6.0% | $377,300 |
| Maple Glen | 6,643 | $181,103 | 0.9% | $570,900 |
| Blue Bell | 6,424 | $171,818 | 3.4% | $614,000 |
| Fort Washington | 6,271 | $166,321 | 3.5% | $575,600 |
| Gilbertsville | 6,165 | $116,818 | 2.9% | $359,100 |
| Penn Wynne | 6,070 | $150,298 | 5.2% | $555,500 |
| Oreland | 5,953 | $111,625 | 4.6% | $420,700 |
| Bryn Mawr | 5,880 | $92,961 | 22.8% | $453,400 |
| Merion Station | 5,788 | $250,000+ | 4.2% | $886,600 |
| Wyndmoor | 5,633 | $152,594 | 1.6% | $485,000 |
| Collegeville | 5,247 | $91,466 | 7.1% | $443,000 |
| Bridgeport | 5,174 | $82,705 | 18.2% | $341,100 |
| Spring House | 5,137 | $198,077 | 4.6% | $670,700 |
| Flourtown | 4,992 | $148,274 | 2.7% | $507,300 |
| Eagleville (Montgomery County) | 4,985 | $103,793 | 13.0% | $416,500 |
| Royersford | 4,945 | $75,288 | 12.5% | $295,000 |
| Trooper | 4,907 | $133,214 | 3.5% | $443,900 |
| Telford | 4,829 | $91,058 | 6.2% | $320,300 |
| Jenkintown | 4,727 | $110,703 | 9.7% | $398,000 |
| Narberth | 4,511 | $123,977 | 1.7% | $749,500 |
| Trappe | 4,025 | $127,250 | 4.5% | $415,400 |
| Pennsburg | 3,994 | $111,848 | 6.7% | $275,900 |
| Skippack | 3,937 | $167,778 | 2.6% | $535,200 |
| Stowe | 3,698 | $81,343 | 8.5% | $214,900 |
| Halfway House | 3,688 | $121,815 | 11.9% | $331,900 |
| Hatfield | 3,502 | $80,962 | 7.0% | $364,400 |
| North Wales | 3,440 | $128,056 | 5.0% | $410,500 |
| Rosemont | 3,421 | $88,322 | 8.1% | $643,600 |
| Pottsgrove | 3,409 | $122,813 | 5.1% | $332,600 |
| Wyncote | 3,389 | $148,824 | 8.3% | $470,100 |
| East Greenville | 3,169 | $87,396 | 7.2% | $253,400 |
| Evansburg | 2,976 | $122,866 | 0.0% | $481,700 |
| McKinley | 2,662 | $107,067 | 14.1% | $346,400 |
| Rockledge | 2,634 | $92,639 | 9.5% | $324,300 |
| Red Hill | 2,513 | $64,697 | 8.2% | $233,000 |
| Mont Clare | 2,313 | $91,397 | 10.9% | $339,400 |
| Spring Mount | 2,288 | $104,583 | 16.3% | $262,800 |
| Cheltenham Village | 2,112 | $90,240 | 5.8% | $295,600 |
| Haverford College | 1,695 | $182,500 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Swedeland | 1,630 | $115,847 | 3.7% | $340,000 |
| West Conshohocken | 1,536 | $139,375 | 5.0% | $475,500 |
| Schwenksville | 1,385 | $72,500 | 9.1% | $252,900 |
| Woxall | 1,347 | $137,250 | 0.7% | $456,800 |
| Bryn Athyn | 1,143 | $143,125 | 0.3% | $678,100 |
| Arcadia University | 792 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Green Lane | 511 | $72,054 | 8.2% | $262,500 |
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Population Overview
Montgomery County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 867,573. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 67 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Montgomery County is 41.2 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Montgomery County is $113,915. This is 46% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 41% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $436,700. Housing costs are 72% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 71.4% 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 71.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.2%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (8.0% vs 3.8%).
Education
53.0% 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 51% higher than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%. Notably, 23.5% 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 Pennsylvania 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, Pennsylvania?
Montgomery County has a population of 867,573, 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 $113,915 with a poverty rate of 6.5%.
How many cities are in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania?
Montgomery County contains 67 Census-designated places.