Montague, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 189, Montague's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Montague is a small community located in Texas, within Montague County. The total population is 189. It ranks as the 1568th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montague is 48.5 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 13.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montague is $55,595. This is 29% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.9%. This is 109% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Montague, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $326,900. Housing costs are 15% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x. 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 46% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Montague is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (79.9% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (9.5%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% 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 88.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Montague, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.