Montour County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026
Montour County, Pennsylvania has a population of 18,103, the 62nd most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $76,976 and the median home value is $248,100. The poverty rate is 8.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Montour County Quick Facts
How Montour 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 | 18,079 | 18,103 | +0.1% |
| Median household income | $72,926 | $76,976 | +5.6% |
| Median home value | $240,300 | $248,100 | +3.2% |
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
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Montour County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville | 4,217 | $59,219 | 14.0% | $186,400 |
| Washingtonville | 263 | $55,909 | 40.7% | $170,000 |
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Population Overview
Montour County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 18,103. 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 42.9 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Montour County is $76,976. This is 1% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $248,100. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Montour County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.0% of all residents. Asian residents account for 3.4%. The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.
Education
38.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% 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 93.7%. Notably, 20.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Montour 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 Montour County, Pennsylvania?
Montour County has a population of 18,103, making it the 62nd most populous county in Pennsylvania.
What is the median income in Montour County?
The median household income in Montour County is $76,976 with a poverty rate of 8.8%.
How many cities are in Montour County, Pennsylvania?
Montour County contains 2 Census-designated places.