Montgomery County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Montgomery County is located in Texas with a total population of 654,722. It is the 11th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montgomery County is 37.2 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montgomery County is $97,266. This is 27% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $317,500. Housing costs are 22% higher than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Montgomery County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (60.3% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (5.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

37.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Montgomery County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 15% higher 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 90.2%.