Montgomery County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Montgomery County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 227,957. It is the 7th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montgomery County is 31.7 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montgomery County is $72,365. This is 8% higher than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $248,300. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Montgomery County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (11.0% vs 7.1%).

Education

31.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.3%.