Montague County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Montague County, Texas has a population of 21,046, the 114th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $64,545 and the median home value is $206,400. The poverty rate is 14.2%.

Montague County Quick Facts

Population 21,046

Median Household Income $64,54590% MOE ±$5,667

Median Home Value $206,40090% MOE ±$17,227

Poverty Rate 14.2%90% MOE ±2.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 7.1%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Median Age 44.2 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 79.9%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.9%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.8%

Cities/Places 7

Population 21,046 114th of 254

Median Income $64,545 18% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.2%

Unemployment 7.1%

How Montague County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	19,489	21,046	+8.0%
Median household income	$63,708	$64,545	No clear change (+1.3%)
Median home value¹	$142,024	$206,400	+45.3%
Median gross rent	$1,056	$1,008	No clear change (-4.5%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Montague

$64,545

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Montague

$206,400

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.9%

$25K-$50K 20.2%

$50K-$100K 29.1%

$100K+ 31.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.8%

$10K-$15K

3.3%

$15K-$20K

5.3%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

5.9%

$40K-$45K

5.1%

$45K-$50K

2.1%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

10.7%

$100K-$125K

11.3%

$125K-$150K

8.2%

$150K-$200K

6.3%

$200K+

6.0%

Employment

7.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

52.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.9%

Renter 20.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,008/mo 18.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.8%

18-34

17.7%

35-54

23.4%

55-74

26.7%

75+

9.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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	5,770	$57,488	16.7%	$174,300
Nocona	3,144	$42,731	19.8%	$122,400
St. Jo	911	$68,182	14.6%	$159,400
Nocona Hills	687	$66,500	5.4%	$231,300
Sunset (Montague County)	402	N/A	17.7%	$224,600
Montague	189	$55,595	28.9%	$326,900
Ringgold	174	$34,750	5.8%	$87,100

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Population Overview

Montague County is located in Texas with a total population of 21,046. It is the 114th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montague County is 44.2 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montague County is $64,545. This is 18% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $206,400. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% 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 83.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.6% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (12.3%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Montague County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 21,046, making it the 114th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Montague County?

The median household income in Montague County is $64,545 with a poverty rate of 14.2%.

How many cities are in Montague County, Texas?

Montague County contains 7 Census-designated places.