Montgomery County, OH

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2023 Population

535,528

0.111% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

38.8

0.513% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

14.9%

1.46% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$64,403

3.97% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$167,400

8.49% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

251,933

0.0508% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Montgomery County, OH had a population of 536k people with a median age of 38.8 and a median household income of $64,403. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Montgomery County, OH declined from 536,121 to 535,528, a −0.111% decrease and its median household income grew from $61,942 to $64,403, a 3.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Montgomery County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.68%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.16%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.73%).

None of the households in Montgomery County, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.6% of the residents in Montgomery County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Sinclair Community College (10,362 degrees awarded in 2022), University of Dayton (3,297 degrees), and Dayton School of Medical Massage (289 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Montgomery County, OH was $167,400, and the homeownership rate was 62.3%.

Most people in Montgomery County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Montgomery County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Montgomery County, OH borders Butler County, OH, Clark County, OH, Darke County, OH, Greene County, OH, Miami County, OH, Preble County, OH, and Warren County, OH.

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United States Ohio

Population & Diversity

Montgomery County, OH is home to a population of 536k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.97% of Montgomery County, OH residents were born outside of the country (26.6k people).

In 2023, there were 3.35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (366k people) in Montgomery County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 109k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 25.1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.6%

2023 Citizenship

97.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.6% of Montgomery County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Montgomery County, OH was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Montgomery County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Montgomery County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
366k ± 891
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
109k ± 1.55k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
25.1k ± 1.91k

4.05%

Hispanic Population

21.7k people

4.05% of the people in Montgomery County, OH are hispanic (21.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Montgomery County, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
China
34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,962 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

Foreign-Born Population

4.97%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

26.6k people

4.91%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

26.3k people

As of 2023, 4.97% of Montgomery County, OH residents (26.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Montgomery County, OH was 4.91%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Montgomery County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
10,681 ± 688
Gulf War (2001-)
8,825 ± 818
Gulf War (1990s)
5,772 ± 580

Montgomery County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Montgomery County, OH employs 252k people. The largest industries in Montgomery County, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (43,306 people), Manufacturing (33,537 people), and Retail Trade (26,340 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($86,313), Public Administration ($83,005), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($70,298).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

252k

2023 Value

± 4,301

−0.0508%

1 Year decline

± 2.37%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Montgomery County, OH declined at a rate of −0.0508%, from 252k employees to 252k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Montgomery County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (29,202 people), Management Occupations (25,695 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (20,536 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Montgomery County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

252k

2023 Value

± 4,301

−0.0508%

1 Year decline

± 2.37%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Montgomery County, OH declined at a rate of −0.0508%, from 252k employees to 252k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Montgomery County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (43,306 people), Manufacturing (33,537 people), and Retail Trade (26,340 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Montgomery County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Montgomery County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

664
Other Services (except Public Administration)
604
Retail Trade
595
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$3.44M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$2.17M
Manufacturing
$912k
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Montgomery County, OH went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.27%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.27%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montgomery County, OH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Montgomery County, OH awarded 15,471 degrees. The student population of Montgomery County, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 14,864 male students and 17,473 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Montgomery County, OH are White (9,851 and 66%), followed by Black or African American (2,858 and 19.1%), Unknown (1,030 and 6.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (496 and 3.32%).

The largest universities in Montgomery County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Sinclair Community College (10,362 and 67%), University of Dayton (3,297 and 21.3%), and Dayton School of Medical Massage (289 and 1.87%).

The most popular majors in N/A are Customer Service Support Operation (4,558 and 29.5%), General Business Administration & Management (812 and 5.25%), and Substance Abuse Counseling (371 and 2.4%).

The median tuition costs in N/A are $30,417 for private four year colleges, and $3,889 and $7,636 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Montgomery County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 32,337 (46% men and 54% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 32,337 students enrolled in Montgomery County, OH, 46% men and 54% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in N/A with N/A records, of which N/A% were women and N/A% men.

Completions

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Sinclair Community College
10,362 degrees awarded
University of Dayton
3,297 degrees awarded
Dayton School of Medical Massage
289 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sinclair Community College with 10,362 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 8,912 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Montgomery County, OH, which is 1.36 times more than the 6,559 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 9,851 degrees mean that there were 3.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,858 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,417) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($4,233) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, InfinityM% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while InfinityM% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Montgomery County, OH was $167,400 in 2023, which is 0.552 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $154,300 to $167,400, a 8.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Montgomery County, OH is 62.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Montgomery County, OH have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Montgomery County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Montgomery County, OH is $64,403. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Montgomery County, OH was Census Tract 101 with a value of $189,615, followed by Census Tract 403.05 and Census Tract 401.02, with respective values of $187,083 and $150,795.

In 2023, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Montgomery County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.67%.

Housing

Property

$167,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$2,309

$143,441

Median Property Taxes

±$2,733

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Montgomery County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Montgomery County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.3%

Homeownership

2023

61.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 62.3% of the housing units in Montgomery County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Montgomery County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 101
Census Tract 403.05
Census Tract 401.02

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Montgomery County, OH was Census Tract 101 with a value of $189,615, followed by Census Tract 403.05 and Census Tract 401.02, with respective values of $187,083 and $150,795.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Montgomery County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,403

Median Household Income

± $1,144

230k

Number of Households

± 3,908

In 2023, the median household income of the 230k households in Montgomery County, OH grew to $64,403 from the previous year's value of $61,942.

The following chart displays the households in Montgomery County, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Montgomery County, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2022, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0361% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (77%)
Worked At Home (10.5%)
Carpooled (7.85%)

In 2023, 77% of workers in Montgomery County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.5%) and those who carpooled to work (7.85%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Montgomery County, OH have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.61% of the workforce in Montgomery County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Montgomery County, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Montgomery County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Montgomery County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Montgomery County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.67%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Montgomery County, OH (77.2k out of 518k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Montgomery County, OH is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 22.5% of the children was living in poverty in Montgomery County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.5% of the population of Montgomery County, OH has health coverage, with 45.9% on employee plans, 20.5% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 2.7% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, OH see 1016 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.781% decrease from the previous year (1024 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1745 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 291 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,016 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montgomery County, OH

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, OH see an average of 1,016 patients per year. This represents a 0.781% decrease from the previous year (1,024 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Montgomery County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 21.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.55%

Uninsured

45.9%

Employer Coverage

20.5%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

2.7%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Montgomery County, OH declined by 4.62% from 6.86% to 6.55%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Montgomery County, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 68.9 in Montgomery County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Montgomery County, OH.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.3% in Montgomery County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Montgomery County, OH.