Montour County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Montour County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 18,079. It is the 62nd most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montour County is 43.0 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montour County is $72,926. This is 4% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $240,300. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $240,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Montour County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.6% of all residents. Asian residents account for 3.5%. The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 8.4%.

Education

36.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% 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 92.8%. Notably, 19.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.