Montgomery County, TN

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2023 Population

227,957

2.54% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

31.7

0.955% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11.6%

2.4% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$72,365

6.59% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$248,300

9.67% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

97,231

2.79% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Montgomery County, TN had a population of 228k people with a median age of 31.7 and a median household income of $72,365. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Montgomery County, TN grew from 222,305 to 227,957, a 2.54% increase and its median household income grew from $67,890 to $72,365, a 6.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Montgomery County, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.6%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (5.59%), White (Hispanic) (4.07%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (3.46%).

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.

96.9% of the residents in Montgomery County, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Montgomery County, TN are Austin Peay State University (3,134 degrees awarded in 2023), Queen City College (89 degrees), and North Central Institute (82 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Montgomery County, TN was $248,300, and the homeownership rate was 62.9%.

Most people in Montgomery County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.2 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.

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Population & Diversity

Montgomery County, TN is home to a population of 228k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.38% of Montgomery County, TN residents were born outside of the country (14.5k people).

In 2023, there were 3.07 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (137k people) in Montgomery County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 44.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12.7k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.9%

2023 Citizenship

97.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.9% of Montgomery County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Montgomery County, TN was 97.3%, 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)
137k ± 526
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
44.6k ± 1.22k
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
12.7k ± 1.29k

11%

Hispanic Population

25k people

11% of the people in Montgomery County, TN are hispanic (25k people).

The following chart shows the 8 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
96,695 ± 7,581 people
Guatemala
27,777 ± 4,084 people
India
24,683 ± 3,850 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 96,695 Tennessee residents, followed by Guatemala with 27,777 and India with 24,683.

Foreign-Born Population

6.38%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

14.5k people

5.98%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

13.3k people

As of 2023, 6.38% of Montgomery County, TN residents (14.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Montgomery County, TN was 5.98%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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-)
16,906 ± 1,517
Gulf War (1990s)
5,858 ± 639
Vietnam
3,271 ± 368

Montgomery County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.89 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Montgomery County, TN employs 97.2k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Montgomery County, TN were Health Care & Social Assistance (13,940 people), Retail Trade (11,681 people), and Manufacturing (10,677 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($85,750), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($68,406), and Utilities ($60,461).

Employment

Occupations

97.2k

2023 Value

± 3,091

2.79%

1 Year growth

± 4.41%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Montgomery County, TN grew at a rate of 2.79%, from 94.6k employees to 97.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Montgomery County, TN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,058 people), Sales & Related Occupations (9,176 people), and Management Occupations (8,992 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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

97.2k

2023 Value

± 3,091

2.79%

1 Year growth

± 4.41%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Montgomery County, TN grew at a rate of 2.79%, from 94.6k employees to 97.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Montgomery County, TN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,940 people), Retail Trade (11,681 people), and Manufacturing (10,677 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

$49,154

Median earning men ± $2,022

$35,632

Median earning women ± $1,349

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,438), Information ($72,240), and Public Administration ($62,619).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($51,890), Construction ($47,370), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,531).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

3.15%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% 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 10.8%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

241
Retail Trade
219
Construction
206
Other Services (except Public Administration)

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

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$453k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$430k
Manufacturing
$330k
Retail Trade

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

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

Voting results are not available for Montgomery County, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator 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 Representative 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 2023, universities in Montgomery County, TN awarded 3,321 degrees. The student population of Montgomery County, TN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 4,041 male students and 6,184 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Montgomery County, TN are White (1,916 and 59.2%), followed by Black or African American (691 and 21.3%), Hispanic or Latino (288 and 8.89%), and Two or More Races (169 and 5.22%).

The largest universities in Montgomery County, TN by number of degrees awarded are Austin Peay State University (3,134 and 94.4%), Queen City College (89 and 2.68%), and North Central Institute (82 and 2.47%).

The most popular majors in Montgomery County, TN are General Studies (1,170 and 35.2%), Registered Nursing (156 and 4.7%), and General Health & Physical Education (130 and 3.91%).

The median tuition cost in Montgomery County, TN for a public four year colleges is $7,008 for in-state students and $12,552 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Montgomery County, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 10,225 (39.5% men and 60.5% 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 2023 there were 10,225 students enrolled in Montgomery County, TN, 39.5% men and 60.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,554 records, of which 61.9% were women and 38.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
111 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
121 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
112 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Montgomery County, TN was General Psychology with 111 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
3,134 degrees awarded
Queen City College
89 degrees awarded
North Central Institute
82 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Austin Peay State University with 3,134 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,148 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Montgomery County, TN, which is 0.528 times less than the 2,173 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,916 degrees mean that there were 2.77 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 691 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

Public, 4-year or above ($7,008) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,667) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,250) 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 2023, 0.917% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.783% 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 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.18M), and Bachelors Degree (984k).

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 $248,300 in 2023, which is 0.818 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $226,400 to $248,300, a 9.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Montgomery County, TN is 62.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Montgomery County, TN have an average commute time of 27.2 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 $72,365. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Montgomery County, TN was Census Tract 1018.03, Montgomery County, TN with a value of $115,043, followed by Census Tract 1019.04, Montgomery County, TN and Census Tract 1019.02, Montgomery County, TN, with respective values of $110,833 and $109,861.

In 2024, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Montgomery County, TN. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 0.252%.

Housing

Property

$248,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,618

$53,073

Median Property Taxes

±$2,126

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

62.9%

Homeownership

2023

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 62.9% of the housing units in Montgomery County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.6%.

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 1018.03, Montgomery County, TN
Census Tract 1019.04, Montgomery County, TN
Census Tract 1019.02, Montgomery County, TN

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Montgomery County, TN was Census Tract 1018.03, Montgomery County, TN with a value of $115,043, followed by Census Tract 1019.04, Montgomery County, TN and Census Tract 1019.02, Montgomery County, TN, with respective values of $110,833 and $109,861.

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.

$72,365

Median Household Income

± $2,926

84.3k

Number of Households

± 2,696

In 2023, the median household income of the 84.3k households in Montgomery County, TN grew to $72,365 from the previous year's value of $67,890.

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.

0.459

2023 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2023, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.619% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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 2023

Drove Alone (80.8%)
Carpooled (9.15%)
Worked At Home (7.12%)

In 2023, 80.8% of workers in Montgomery County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.15%) and those who worked at home (7.12%).

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

27.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Montgomery County, TN have a longer commute time (27.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.79% 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 2024, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Montgomery County, TN. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 0.252%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Montgomery County, TN (25.9k out of 223k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Montgomery County, TN 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 2024, 14.9% of the children was living in poverty in Montgomery County, TN. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 11.4%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 566 in Montgomery County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, 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.

Health

91.1% of the population of Montgomery County, TN has health coverage, with 35.6% on employee plans, 12.6% on Medicaid, 5.52% on Medicare, 22.1% on non-group plans, and 15.3% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, TN see 2,477 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.03% increase from the previous year (2,381 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 457 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

2,477 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montgomery County, TN

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, TN see an average of 2,477 patients per year. This represents a 4.03% increase from the previous year (2,381 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.7% under 18 years, 25.1% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.2% 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

8.94%

Uninsured

35.6%

Employer Coverage

12.6%

Medicaid

5.52%

Medicare

22.1%

Non-Group

15.3%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Montgomery County, TN grew by 3.54% from 8.64% to 8.94%.

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 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 70.2 in Montgomery County, TN.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, 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 38.4% in Montgomery County, TN.

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