Montgomery County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 743,154 with a growth rate of 4.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Montgomery County, Texas is the 11th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 459,223 and has seen a growth of 61.83% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 902,154 | 31,800 | 3.65% |
| 2028 | 870,354 | 31,800 | 3.79% |
| 2027 | 838,554 | 31,800 | 3.94% |
| 2026 | 806,754 | 31,800 | 4.1% |
| 2025 | 774,954 | 31,800 | 4.28% |
| 2024 | 743,154 | 31,800 | 4.47% |
| 2023 | 711,354 | 31,800 | 4.68% |
| 2022 | 679,554 | 28,799 | 4.43% |
| 2021 | 650,755 | 25,464 | 4.07% |
| 2020 | 625,291 | 17,708 | 2.91% |
| 2019 | 607,583 | 17,456 | 2.96% |
| 2018 | 590,127 | 18,585 | 3.25% |
| 2017 | 571,542 | 16,204 | 2.92% |
| 2016 | 555,338 | 19,425 | 3.62% |
| 2015 | 535,913 | 18,651 | 3.61% |
| 2014 | 517,262 | 18,774 | 3.77% |
| 2013 | 498,488 | 13,861 | 2.86% |
| 2012 | 484,627 | 13,171 | 2.79% |
| 2011 | 471,456 | 12,233 | 2.66% |
| 2010 | 459,223 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 182,201 | 53,714 | 41.81% |
| 1980 | 128,487 | 79,008 | 159.68% |
| 1970 | 49,479 | 22,640 | 84.35% |
| 1960 | 26,839 | 2,335 | 9.53% |
| 1950 | 24,504 | 1,449 | 6.28% |
| 1940 | 23,055 | 8,467 | 58.04% |
| 1930 | 14,588 | -2,746 | -15.84% |
| 1920 | 17,334 | 1,655 | 10.56% |
| 1910 | 15,679 | -1,388 | -8.13% |
| 1900 | 17,067 | 5,302 | 45.07% |
| 1890 | 11,765 | 1,611 | 15.87% |
| 1880 | 10,154 | 3,671 | 56.63% |
| 1870 | 6,483 | 1,004 | 18.32% |
| 1860 | 5,479 | 3,095 | 129.82% |
| 1850 | 2,384 | -899,770 | -99.74% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 474,627 | 75.34% |
| Two or more races | 72,898 | 11.57% |
| Black or African American | 35,254 | 5.6% |
| Other race | 23,823 | 3.78% |
| Asian | 20,776 | 3.3% |
| Native American | 2,294 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 317 | 0.05% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 224,474 | 2.79 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Married | 137,878 | 3.31 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Non Family | 57,044 | 1.24 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Female | 20,759 | 3.45 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Male | 8,793 | 3.23 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
72.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24,198 | 5.87% |
| Associates Degree | 31,714 | 7.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 102,960 | 24.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 52,718 | 12.78% |
| High School Graduate | 94,566 | 22.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17,842 | 4.33% |
| Some College | 88,477 | 21.45% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 278,526 | 263,481 | 113,456 |
| Hispanic | 87,680 | 63,482 | 21,107 |
| 2+ Races | 38,535 | 33,305 | 11,784 |
| Black | 22,338 | 20,871 | 8,534 |
| Other Race | 15,191 | 10,546 | 3,172 |
| Asian | 14,201 | 13,240 | 9,548 |
| Native American | 1,520 | 1,302 | 424 |
| Islander | 228 | 228 | 48 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,348 | $113,542 | $60,674 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,768 | $127,533 | $71,991 |
| High School Graduate | $41,837 | $52,003 | $31,119 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,309 | $41,402 | $23,326 |
| Overall | $58,291 | $70,509 | $45,487 |
| Some College | $51,944 | $66,190 | $41,161 |
$58,291
Average Earnings
$70,509
Average Male
$45,487
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.68% of Montgomery County, Texas residents speak only English, while 23.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 161,999 | 25,009 | 15.44% |
| White | 390,112 | 22,554 | 5.78% |
| Multiple | 72,429 | 10,256 | 14.16% |
| Black | 34,767 | 4,825 | 13.88% |
| Other | 23,695 | 3,219 | 13.59% |
| Asian | 20,776 | 688 | 3.31% |
| Native | 2,273 | 340 | 14.96% |
| Islander | 317 | 165 | 52.05% |
8.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.76%
Male Poverty Rate
9.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Montgomery County, Texas is Islander, with 52.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Montgomery County, Texas is Asian, with 3.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.43% |
| High School | 10.87% |
| Some College | 7.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.44% |
| Female Employed | 4.04% |
| Male Employed | 3.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,108 | $151,161 |
| Households | $95,946 | $133,619 |
| Married Families | $130,020 | $167,674 |
| Non Families | $52,069 | $75,722 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.1%
Male Marriage Rate
57.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
33,437
Number of Veterans
29,690
Male Veterans
3,747
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 9,758 |
| Vietnam | 9,456 |
| First Gulf War | 9,293 |
| Korea | 1,441 |
| World War II | 226 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 11,797 |
| 65 to 74 | 6,923 |
| 75+ | 6,253 |
| 55 to 64 | 4,682 |
| 18 to 34 | 3,782 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,069 | 7.54% |
| Hispanic | 3,978 | 3.73% |
| Black | 3,156 | 12.31% |
| 2+ Races | 2,074 | 4.53% |
| Asian | 539 | 3.39% |
| Other Race | 316 | 1.76% |
| Native American | 283 | 16.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
54.23%
Born in Montgomery County, Texas
85.86%
Native Born
14.14%
Foreign Born
8.56%
Non Citizen
5.58%
Naturalized
85.86% of Montgomery County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 54.23% having been born in Texas. 8.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.