Montgomery County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Montgomery County is located in Virginia with a total population of 99,159. It is the 18th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montgomery County is 30.2 years. This is 22% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montgomery County is $70,769. This is 22% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 23.8%. This is 140% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $283,600. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 54.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Montgomery County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.5% of the population. Asian residents account for 6.2%. The Black or African American population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 10.7%.

Education

48.4% 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 17% higher than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.7%. Notably, 25.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.