Montezuma is a city located in Macon County Georgia. Montezuma has a 2024 population of 2,851. Montezuma is currently declining at a rate of -1.62% annually and its population has decreased by -6.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,039 in 2020.
The average household income in Montezuma is $48,482 with a poverty rate of 17.72%. The median age in Montezuma is 43.2 years: 35.6 years for males, and 48.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Montezuma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,341 | 77.01% |
| White | 574 | 18.88% |
| Asian | 95 | 3.13% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,185 | 2.5 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Non Family | 431 | 1.16 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Married | 352 | 2.86 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Female | 308 | 3.82 | 29.2 | 70.8 |
| Male | 94 | 3.05 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
62.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 280 | 13.1% |
| Associates Degree | 108 | 5.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 176 | 8.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 157 | 7.34% |
| High School Graduate | 768 | 35.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 2.01% |
| Some College | 606 | 28.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,651 | 1,340 | 119 |
| White | 403 | 391 | 192 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,250 | $48,869 | $28,456 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $28,594 | $56,776 |
| High School Graduate | $28,190 | $0 | $29,183 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,036 | $29,712 | $30,357 |
| Some College | $48,278 | $50,088 | $0 |
$30,036
Average Earnings
$29,712
Average Male
$30,357
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.07% of Montezuma residents speak only English, while 2.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,330 | 491 | 21.07% |
| White | 468 | 24 | 5.13% |
| Multiple | 30 | 11 | 36.67% |
17.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.94%
Male Poverty Rate
20.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Montezuma is Multiple, with 36.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Montezuma is White, with 5.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.48% |
| High School | 18.29% |
| Some College | 18.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.48% |
| Male Employed | 7.28% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,500 | $59,129 |
| Households | $46,315 | $48,482 |
| Married Families | $76,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $29,855 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.6%
Male Marriage Rate
31.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
174
Number of Veterans
174
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 66 |
| First Gulf War | 58 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 107 | 5.62% |
| White | 67 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.3%
Labor Force Participation
47.1%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
89.28%
Born in Montezuma
96.84%
Native Born
3.16%
Foreign Born
3.16%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.84% of Montezuma residents were born in the United States, with 89.28% having been born in Georgia. 3.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,616 | -47 | -1.76% |
| 2028 | 2,663 | -47 | -1.73% |
| 2027 | 2,710 | -47 | -1.7% |
| 2026 | 2,757 | -47 | -1.68% |
| 2025 | 2,804 | -47 | -1.65% |
| 2024 | 2,851 | -47 | -1.62% |
| 2023 | 2,898 | -65 | -2.19% |
| 2022 | 2,963 | -53 | -1.76% |
| 2021 | 3,016 | -23 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 3,039 | 54 | 1.81% |
| 2019 | 2,985 | -63 | -2.07% |
| 2018 | 3,048 | -45 | -1.45% |
| 2017 | 3,093 | -54 | -1.72% |
| 2016 | 3,147 | -60 | -1.87% |
| 2015 | 3,207 | -43 | -1.32% |
| 2014 | 3,250 | -29 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 3,279 | -94 | -2.79% |
| 2012 | 3,373 | -53 | -1.55% |
| 2011 | 3,426 | -48 | -1.38% |
| 2010 | 3,474 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,999 | -507 | -11.25% |
| 1990 | 4,506 | -324 | -6.71% |
| 1980 | 4,830 | 705 | 17.09% |
| 1970 | 4,125 | 381 | 10.18% |
| 1960 | 3,744 | 823 | 28.18% |
| 1950 | 2,921 | 305 | 11.66% |