Montgomery County, TN

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2020 Population

204,992

2.4% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

0.649% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

12.3%

7.5% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$60,878

5.8% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$175,000

5.55% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

85,780

4.08% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Montgomery County, TN had a population of 205k people with a median age of 31 and a median household income of $60,878. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Montgomery County, TN grew from 200,180 to 204,992, a 2.4% increase and its median household income grew from $57,541 to $60,878, a 5.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Montgomery County, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.2%), White (Hispanic) (6.54%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.45%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.33%).

None of the households in Montgomery County, TN 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.

97.8% of the residents in Montgomery County, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Montgomery County, TN are Austin Peay State University (3,200 degrees awarded in 2020), Hussian College-Daymar College Clarksville (219 degrees), and North Central Institute (120 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Montgomery County, TN was $175,000, and the homeownership rate was 60.9%.

Most people in Montgomery County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Montgomery County, TN was 2 cars per household.

Montgomery County, TN borders Christian County, KY, Todd County, KY, Cheatham County, TN, Dickson County, TN, Houston County, TN, Robertson County, TN, and Stewart County, TN.

Population & Diversity

Montgomery County, TN is home to a population of 205k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2018, 4.86% of Montgomery County, TN residents were born outside of the country (9.54k people).

In 2020, there were 3.26 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (128k people) in Montgomery County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

98%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.8% of Montgomery County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Montgomery County, TN was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Montgomery County, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
128k ± 298
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
39.3k ± 812
White (Hispanic)
13.4k ± 944

10.3%

Hispanic Population

21.1k people

10.3% of the people in Montgomery County, TN are hispanic (21.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Montgomery County, TN 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 Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
88,072 ± 7,239 people
India
23,811 ± 3,782 people
Guatemala
14,944 ± 2,998 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 88,072 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 23,811 and Guatemala with 14,944.

Foreign-Born Population

4.86%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

9.54k people

5.05%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

9.71k people

As of 2018, 4.86% of Montgomery County, TN residents (9.54k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Montgomery County, TN was 5.05%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
14,447 ± 1,254
Gulf War (1990s)
5,511 ± 697
Vietnam
3,964 ± 365

Montgomery County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.62 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Montgomery County, TN employs 85.8k people. The largest industries in Montgomery County, TN are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,008 people), Manufacturing (10,176 people), and Retail Trade (9,581 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($59,650), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($51,184), and Public Administration ($49,983).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,310. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

85.8k

2020 Value

± 2,720

4.08%

1 Year growth

± 4.01%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Montgomery County, TN grew at a rate of 4.08%, from 82.4k employees to 85.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Montgomery County, TN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,377 people), Sales & Related Occupations (8,942 people), and Management Occupations (7,314 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Montgomery County, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (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

85.8k

2020 Value

± 2,720

4.08%

1 Year growth

± 4.01%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Montgomery County, TN grew at a rate of 4.08%, from 82.4k employees to 85.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Montgomery County, TN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,008 people), Manufacturing (10,176 people), and Retail Trade (9,581 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Montgomery County, TN, though some of these residents may live in Montgomery County, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,336

Median earning men ± $1,166

$29,495

Median earning women ± $1,934

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($61,506), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,844), and Public Administration ($52,342).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Construction ($55,109), Public Administration ($41,976), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,605).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,209
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
855
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
700
Retail Trade

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$900k
Manufacturing
$627k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$309k
Retail Trade

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $66B, followed by Mixed freight ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($47B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Tennessee.

$498B

2020 Value in Tennessee

$1.05T

Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee

111% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $498B. This is expected to increase 111% to $1.05T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$36.6B
Texas
$29.5B
California
$26.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $36.6B, followed by Texas with $29.5B and California and $26.2B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Montgomery County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.3%), followed by Other (2.73%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 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

Donald J. Trump (55%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.3%)
Democratic Party
Other (2.73%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Montgomery County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.3%), followed by Other (2.73%).

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

Senators Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

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 Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 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 Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Montgomery County, TN awarded 3,673 degrees. The student population of Montgomery County, TN in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 4,087 male students and 7,110 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Montgomery County, TN are White (2,182 and 60.2%), followed by Black or African American (813 and 22.4%), Hispanic or Latino (251 and 6.93%), and Two or More Races (238 and 6.57%).

The largest universities in Montgomery County, TN by number of degrees awarded are Austin Peay State University (3,200 and 87.1%), Hussian College-Daymar College Clarksville (219 and 5.96%), and North Central Institute (120 and 3.27%).

The most popular majors in Montgomery County, TN are General Studies (1,110 and 30.2%), General Health & Physical Education (222 and 6.04%), and Registered Nursing (202 and 5.5%).

The median tuition cost in Montgomery County, TN for a public four year colleges is $6,720 for in-state students and $12,264 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Montgomery County, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 11,197 (36.5% men and 63.5% 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 2020 there were 11,197 students enrolled in Montgomery County, TN, 36.5% men and 63.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,487 records, of which 62.7% were women and 37.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
108 degree-majors awarded
General Health & Physical Education
194 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
148 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Montgomery County, TN was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 108 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Montgomery County, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Austin Peay State University
3,200 degrees awarded
Hussian College-Daymar College Clarksville
219 degrees awarded
North Central Institute
120 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Austin Peay State University with 3,200 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,292 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Montgomery County, TN, which is 0.543 times less than the 2,381 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,182 degrees mean that there were 2.68 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 813 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 for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,884) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,583) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,550) 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Measure

In 2020, 0.713% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.697% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.71M), Some college (1.19M), and Bachelors Degree (883k).

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, TN was $175,000 in 2020, which is 0.762 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $165,800 to $175,000, a 5.55% increase. The homeownership rate in Montgomery County, TN is 60.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Montgomery County, TN have an average commute time of 26.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Montgomery County, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Montgomery County, TN is $60,878. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Montgomery County, TN was Census Tract 1019.04 with a value of $111,286, followed by Census Tract 1019.02 and Census Tract 1018.03, with respective values of $103,056 and $92,135.

In 2021, 13.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Montgomery County, TN. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.304%.

Housing

Property

$175,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,029

$45,436

Median Property Taxes

±$1,791

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, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

60.9%

Homeownership

2020

69.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 60.9% of the housing units in Montgomery County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.5%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1019.04
Census Tract 1019.02
Census Tract 1018.03

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Montgomery County, TN was Census Tract 1019.04 with a value of $111,286, followed by Census Tract 1019.02 and Census Tract 1018.03, with respective values of $103,056 and $92,135.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Montgomery County, TN 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.

$60,878

Median Household Income

± $1,557

74.6k

Number of Households

± 2,386

In 2020, the median household income of the 74.6k households in Montgomery County, TN grew to $60,878 from the previous year's value of $57,541.

The following chart displays the households in Montgomery County, TN 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, TN is from Tennessee.

0.463

2020 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.465

2019 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2020, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.436% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (85.4%)
Carpooled (8.05%)
Worked At Home (3.65%)

In 2020, 85.4% of workers in Montgomery County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.05%) and those who worked at home (3.65%).

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

26.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Montgomery County, TN have a shorter commute time (26.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% of the workforce in Montgomery County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Montgomery County, TN 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, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Montgomery County, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 13.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Montgomery County, TN. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.304%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Montgomery County, TN (24.7k out of 200k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Montgomery County, TN 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 16.4% of the children was living in poverty in Montgomery County, TN. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 9.9%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 566 in Montgomery County, TN. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.661 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.1% of the population of Montgomery County, TN has health coverage, with 33.8% on employee plans, 13.8% on Medicaid, 5.79% on Medicare, 20.9% on non-group plans, and 17.8% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Tennessee was $7,372 in 2014. This is a 3.74% increase from the previous year ($7,106).

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, TN see 2512 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.868% decrease from the previous year (2534 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2133 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 504 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Tennessee. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Tennessee, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,512 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montgomery County, TN

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, TN see an average of 2,512 patients per year. This represents a 0.868% decrease from the previous year (2,534 patients).

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

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Tennessee across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30% under 18 years, 26% between 18 and 34 years, 34.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.71% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.93%

Uninsured

33.8%

Employer Coverage

13.8%

Medicaid

5.79%

Medicare

20.9%

Non-Group

17.8%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Montgomery County, TN declined by 0.907% from 8% to 7.93%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 69.5 in Montgomery County, TN.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 36.2% in Montgomery County, TN.

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

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