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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

Population 684,432
Median Household Income $97,701
Median Home Value $346,200
Poverty Rate 9.4%
Unemployment Rate 4.5%
Median Age 37.2 years
Homeownership Rate 71.8%
Affordability Ratio 3.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 38.8%
High School Graduation 90.3%
Cities/Places 19
Population 684,432 11th of 254
Median Income $97,701 24% higher than state
Poverty Rate 9.4%
Unemployment 4.5%

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.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population654,722684,432+4.5%
Median household income$97,266$97,701+0.4%
Median home value$317,500$346,200+9.0%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.5%
$25K-$50K 13.5%
$50K-$100K 27.2%
$100K+ 48.9%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.9%
$10K-$15K
1.8%
$15K-$20K
1.9%
$20K-$25K
2.9%
$25K-$30K
2.2%
$30K-$35K
3.0%
$35K-$40K
3.1%
$40K-$45K
2.7%
$45K-$50K
2.5%
$50K-$60K
5.7%
$60K-$75K
8.5%
$75K-$100K
13.0%
$100K-$125K
10.3%
$125K-$150K
8.2%
$150K-$200K
11.8%
$200K+
18.6%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
64.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.8%
Renter 28.2%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.5x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,532/mo 18.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

57out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Montgomery County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Conroe102,360$76,20611.2%$309,600
Cleveland8,984$54,51919.1%$174,400
Willis6,878$68,63211.1%$124,300
Pinehurst4,266$61,8326.0%$271,600
Magnolia4,068$78,6055.0%$322,800
Shenandoah3,705$61,83310.9%$395,200
Oak Ridge North3,034$109,1675.9%$302,900
Panorama Village2,525$77,41112.5%$291,100
Montgomery2,489$72,9179.6%$363,200
Deerwood2,366$61,4368.8%$69,000
Roman Forest2,336$138,7503.0%$339,600
Splendora2,131$85,46113.5%$254,500
Woodbranch1,719$85,50026.6%$263,900
Patton Village1,629$77,66921.6%$133,300
Porter Heights987$87,8046.6%$267,800
Grangerland920$95,67515.0%$330,800
Cut and Shoot864$72,25020.4%$237,000
Stagecoach637$107,3449.9%$435,100
Woodloch381$90,2082.6%$280,500

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.