Montague County, Texas Demographics 2026
Montague County, Texas has a population of 20,599, the 116th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $62,818 and the median home value is $189,400. The poverty rate is 13.5%.
Montague County Quick Facts
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: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Montague County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie | 5,617 | $57,299 | 16.8% | $182,400 |
| Nocona | 3,073 | $45,536 | 15.7% | $114,900 |
| St. Jo | 876 | $68,750 | 18.5% | $146,900 |
| Nocona Hills | 633 | $59,145 | 7.1% | $148,900 |
| Sunset (Montague County) | 586 | N/A | 17.6% | N/A |
| Montague | 224 | $53,984 | 22.2% | $170,800 |
| Ringgold | 169 | $34,750 | 4.7% | $75,000 |
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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. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Montague County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Texas 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 Montague County, Texas?
Montague County has a population of 20,599, making it the 116th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Montague County?
The median household income in Montague County is $62,818 with a poverty rate of 13.5%.
How many cities are in Montague County, Texas?
Montague County contains 7 Census-designated places.