Montgomery County, OH

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Population

532,331

0.148% growth

Poverty Rate

17.9%


Median Age

39.2


Median Household Income

$50,838

6.46% growth

Number of Employees

252,130

3.86% growth

Median Property Value

$125,900

6.69% growth

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Housing & Living

About

In 2018, Montgomery County, OH had a population of 532k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $50,838. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Montgomery County, OH grew from 531,542 to 532,331, a 0.148% increase and its median household income grew from $47,755 to $50,838, a 6.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Montgomery County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.2%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.39%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.28%), and White (Hispanic) (2.19%). N/A% of the people in Montgomery County, OH speak a non-English language, and 97.6% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Montgomery County, OH are Sinclair Community College (5,045 degrees awarded in 2017), University of Dayton (2,936 degrees), and Fortis College-Centerville (297 degrees).

The median property value in Montgomery County, OH is $125,900, and the homeownership rate is 59.7%. Most people in Montgomery County, OH commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Montgomery County, OH is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Montgomery County, OH employs 252k people. The largest industries in Montgomery County, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (40,366 people), Manufacturing (33,471 people), and Retail Trade (29,440 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($85,280), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($66,002), and Public Administration ($63,195).

Median household income in Montgomery County, OH is $50,838. Males in Montgomery County, OH have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,520. The income inequality in Montgomery County, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$50,838

2018 value

± $1,708

6.46%

1 Year Growth

± 4.29%

Households in Montgomery County, OH have a median annual income of $50,838, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $47,755 in 2017, which represents a 6.46% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Montgomery County, OH compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$65,155

Average Male Salary

± $1,041

$48,520

Average Female Salary

± $780

In 2018, full-time male employees in Ohio made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $61,444 ± $4,429

  2. White

    $51,160 ± $663

  3. Two or More Races

    $36,079 ± $3,030

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Ohio workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.2 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

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

0.46

2018 Wage GINI

0.457

2017 Wage GINI

In 2018, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.704% growth from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2018 the GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 403.05

  2. Census Tract 101

  3. Census Tract 401.02

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Montgomery County, OH was Census Tract 403.05 with a value of $155,263, followed by Census Tract 101 and Census Tract 401.02, with respective values of $134,583 and $115,536.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Montgomery County, OH (92.1k out of 516k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    49,867 ± 1,514

  2. Black

    35,378 ± 1,271

  3. Hispanic

    4,587 ± 436

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

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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

252k

2018 Value

± 8,042

3.86%

1 Year growth

± 4.38%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Montgomery County, OH grew at a rate of 3.86%, from 243k employees to 252k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Montgomery County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (30,822 people), Sales & Related Occupations (26,285 people), and Management Occupations (22,300 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Montgomery County, OH.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Montgomery County, OH, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (30,822 people), Sales & Related Occupations (26,285 people), and Management Occupations (22,300 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Montgomery County, OH has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (1.46 times higher than expected), Health Technologists & Technicians (1.22 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.19 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Montgomery County, OH, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($73,944), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($73,454), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($73,083).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

252k

2018 Value

± 8,042

3.86%

1 Year growth

± 4.38%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Montgomery County, OH grew at a rate of 3.86%, from 243k employees to 252k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Montgomery County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (40,366 people), Manufacturing (33,471 people), and Retail Trade (29,440 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.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Montgomery County, OH, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (40,366 people), Manufacturing (33,471 people), and Retail Trade (29,440 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Montgomery County, OH has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.36 times higher than expected), Information (1.21 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.15 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Montgomery County, OH, by median earnings, are Utilities ($85,280), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($66,002), and Public Administration ($63,195).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $68.6B

  2. Motorized vehicles

    $67.9B

  3. Machinery

    $51B

In 2015, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $68.6B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($67.9B) and Machinery ($51B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$675B

2020 Value

$952B

Projected 2045 Value

41.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $675B. This is expected to increase 41.1% to $952B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Michigan

    $49.2B

  2. Indiana

    $37.6B

  3. Pennsylvania

    $35.5B

In 2015, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $49.2B, followed by Indiana with $37.6B and Pennsylvania and $35.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

93.6% of the population of Montgomery County, OH has health coverage, with 45.5% on employee plans, 21.7% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 2.21% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Montgomery County, OH was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, OH see 1100 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.22% decrease from the previous year (1125 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1686 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 531 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Scioto County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.8%). Additionally, Hocking County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (40.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,100 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, OH see an average of 1,100 patients per year. This represents a 2.22% decrease from the previous year (1,125 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.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,712

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,371

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,007

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,038

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Ohio (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.14%, from $8,286 to $8,712.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

6.43%

Uninsured

45.5%

Employer Coverage

21.7%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

2.21%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Montgomery County, OH grew by 4.64% from 6.15% to 6.43%.

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.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Scioto County

    16.8% prevalence

  2. Lawrence County

    15.9% prevalence

  3. Vinton County

    15.3% prevalence

Scioto County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Ohio, at 16.8%.

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Diversity

Montgomery County, OH is home to a population of 532k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2017, 4.61% of Montgomery County, OH residents were born outside of the country (24.5k people).

In 2018, there were 3.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (375k people) in Montgomery County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 108k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 18.1k Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

39

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

40

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.7

In 2018, the median age of all people in Montgomery County, OH was 39.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Montgomery County, OH are getting getting younger. In 2017, the average age of all Montgomery County, OH residents was 39.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.61%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

24.5k people

4.34%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

23k people

As of 2017, 4.61% of Montgomery County, OH residents (24.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Montgomery County, OH was 4.34%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. India

    62,221 ± 6,108 people

  2. Mexico

    44,382 ± 5,162 people

  3. China

    35,261 ± 4,603 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 62,221 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,382 and China with 35,261.

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Citizenship

97.6%

2018 Citizenship

97.2%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 97.6% of Montgomery County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Montgomery County, OH was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Montgomery County, OH

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    375k ± 614

  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)

    108k ± 3.37k

  3. Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic)

    18.1k ± 3.39k

In 2018, there were 3.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (375k people) in Montgomery County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 108k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 18.1k Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    12,833 ± 1,524

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    8,946 ± 1,596

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    5,900 ± 1,117

Montgomery County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.43 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Montgomery County, OH awarded 9,882 degrees. The student population of Montgomery County, OH is skewed towards women, with 14,418 male students and 18,598 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Montgomery County, OH are White (6,653 and 71.6%), followed by Black or African American (1,086 and 11.7%), Unknown (986 and 10.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (224 and 2.41%).

The largest universities in Montgomery County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Sinclair Community College (5,045 and 51.1%), University of Dayton (2,936 and 29.7%), and Fortis College-Centerville (297 and 3.01%).

The most popular majors in Montgomery County, OH are General Business Administration & Management (498 and 5.04%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (433 and 4.38%), and Registered Nursing (416 and 4.21%).

The median tuition costs in Montgomery County, OH are $27,079 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. General Hospitality Management

    198 degrees awarded

  2. Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant

    433 degrees awarded

  3. Criminal Justice - Police Science

    300 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Montgomery County, OH was General Hospitality Management with 198 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Montgomery County, OH according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Sinclair Community College

    5,045 degrees awarded

  2. University of Dayton

    2,936 degrees awarded

  3. Fortis College-Centerville

    297 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$27,079

Median Private

In 2017, the Montgomery County, OH institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sinclair Community College with 5,045 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

4,267

Degrees Awarded to Men

5,615

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 4,267 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Montgomery County, OH, which is 0.76 times less than the 5,615 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Montgomery County, OH by degrees awarded.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    6,653 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    1,086 degrees awarded

  3. Unknown

    986 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Montgomery County, OH were to White students. These 6,653 degrees mean that there were 6.13 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,086 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Montgomery County, OH was $125,900 in 2018, which is 0.548 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $118,000 to $125,900, a 6.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Montgomery County, OH is 59.7%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Montgomery County, OH have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Montgomery County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$125,900

2018 Median

± $4,164

$118,000

2017 Median

± $3,132

In 2018, the median property value in Montgomery County, OH grew to to $125,900 from the previous year's value of $118,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Montgomery County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Montgomery County, OH the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Household Income

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$50,838

Median Household Income

± $1,708

224k

Number of Households

± 7,188

In 2018, the median household income of the 224k households in Montgomery County, OH grew to $50,838 from the previous year's value of $47,755.

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.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Montgomery County, OH 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.

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Rent vs Own

59.7%

2018 Homeownership

59.9%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 59.7% of the housing units in Montgomery County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Montgomery County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Montgomery County, OH have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.31% of the workforce in Montgomery County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    80.8%

  2. Carpooled

    8.52%

  3. Worked At Home

    3.98%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Montgomery County, OH was Drove Alone (80.8%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.52%) and those who Worked At Home (3.98%).

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Transportation

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, followed by 1 car.

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