Montgomery County, Texas Demographics 2026
Montgomery County, Texas has a population of 684,432, the 11th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $97,701 and the median home value is $346,200. The poverty rate is 9.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Montgomery County Quick Facts
How Montgomery County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 654,722 | 684,432 | +4.5% |
| Median household income | $97,266 | $97,701 | +0.4% |
| Median home value | $317,500 | $346,200 | +9.0% |
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 diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Montgomery County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conroe | 102,360 | $76,206 | 11.2% | $309,600 |
| Cleveland | 8,984 | $54,519 | 19.1% | $174,400 |
| Willis | 6,878 | $68,632 | 11.1% | $124,300 |
| Pinehurst | 4,266 | $61,832 | 6.0% | $271,600 |
| Magnolia | 4,068 | $78,605 | 5.0% | $322,800 |
| Shenandoah | 3,705 | $61,833 | 10.9% | $395,200 |
| Oak Ridge North | 3,034 | $109,167 | 5.9% | $302,900 |
| Panorama Village | 2,525 | $77,411 | 12.5% | $291,100 |
| Montgomery | 2,489 | $72,917 | 9.6% | $363,200 |
| Deerwood | 2,366 | $61,436 | 8.8% | $69,000 |
| Roman Forest | 2,336 | $138,750 | 3.0% | $339,600 |
| Splendora | 2,131 | $85,461 | 13.5% | $254,500 |
| Woodbranch | 1,719 | $85,500 | 26.6% | $263,900 |
| Patton Village | 1,629 | $77,669 | 21.6% | $133,300 |
| Porter Heights | 987 | $87,804 | 6.6% | $267,800 |
| Grangerland | 920 | $95,675 | 15.0% | $330,800 |
| Cut and Shoot | 864 | $72,250 | 20.4% | $237,000 |
| Stagecoach | 637 | $107,344 | 9.9% | $435,100 |
| Woodloch | 381 | $90,208 | 2.6% | $280,500 |
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Population Overview
Montgomery County is located in Texas with a total population of 684,432. It is the 11th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 19 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Montgomery County is 37.2 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Montgomery County is $97,701. This is 24% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 21% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $346,200. Housing costs are 22% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 71.8% 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 58.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.9%.
Education
38.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Montgomery County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 15% higher 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 90.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, Texas?
Montgomery County has a population of 684,432, making it the 11th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Montgomery County?
The median household income in Montgomery County is $97,701 with a poverty rate of 9.4%.
How many cities are in Montgomery County, Texas?
Montgomery County contains 19 Census-designated places.