Montgomery County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Name: Montgomery County, Virginia Demographics
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Montgomery County, Virginia has a population of 99,101, the 18th most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $72,715 and the median home value is $304,600. The poverty rate is 23.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Montgomery County Quick Facts

Population 99,101

Median Household Income $72,715

Median Home Value $304,600

Poverty Rate 23.9%

Unemployment Rate 2.9%

Median Age 30.2 years

Homeownership Rate 55.3%

Affordability Ratio 4.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 48.8%

High School Graduation 95.8%

Cities/Places 10

Population 99,101 18th of 133

Median Income $72,715 22% lower than state

Poverty Rate 23.9%

Unemployment 2.9%

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	99,159	99,101	-0.1%
Median household income	$70,769	$72,715	+2.7%
Median home value	$283,600	$304,600	+7.4%

Median Household Income

Montgomery

$72,715

$93,170

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Montgomery

$304,600

$383,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.0%

$25K-$50K 17.7%

$50K-$100K 25.0%

$100K+ 36.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

11.8%

$10K-$15K

3.8%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

3.0%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

2.3%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

6.7%

$75K-$100K

12.0%

$100K-$125K

8.8%

$125K-$150K

8.0%

$150K-$200K

7.6%

$200K+

12.0%

Employment

2.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

57.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 55.3%

Renter 44.7%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,240/mo 20.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.3%

18-34

40.4%

35-54

20.7%

55-74

18.1%

75+

5.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Montgomery County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Blacksburg	45,446	$50,182	42.7%	$446,300
Christiansburg	22,720	$77,147	11.7%	$252,600
Merrimac	2,733	$53,611	12.6%	N/A
Shawsville	1,411	N/A	17.4%	$101,600
Plum Creek	1,068	$41,603	15.8%	N/A
Riner	1,038	$105,759	9.8%	$388,000
Belview	990	$55,288	48.8%	N/A
Elliston	952	$47,045	40.6%	$255,300
Prices Fork	900	$69,063	7.0%	$300,000
Lafayette	628	$34,596	34.1%	N/A

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Population Overview

Montgomery County is located in Virginia with a total population of 99,101. It is the 18th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Montgomery County is 30.2 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Montgomery County is $72,715. This is 22% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.9%. This is 142% 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 2.9%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $304,600. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 55.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Montgomery County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.9% of the population. Asian residents account for 6.4%. The Black or African American population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 18.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

48.8% 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 16% higher than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.8%. Notably, 26.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

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 Virginia 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, Virginia?

Montgomery County has a population of 99,101, making it the 18th most populous county in Virginia.

What is the median income in Montgomery County?

The median household income in Montgomery County is $72,715 with a poverty rate of 23.9%.

How many cities are in Montgomery County, Virginia?

Montgomery County contains 10 Census-designated places.