Montague County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Montague County is located in Texas with a total population of 20,599. It is the 116th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montague County is 44.0 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montague County is $62,818. This is 18% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $189,400. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Montague County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (84.1% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (12.0%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.9%.