Montgomery County, TX

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    2024 Population
    684,432
    US Senator
    John Cornyn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Cruz
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.44%
    1.68% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $97,701
    0.447% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $346,200
    9.04% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    325,820
    4.73% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Montgomery County, TX 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.

    91.2% of the residents in Montgomery County, TX are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Montgomery County, TX are Lone Star College System (13,085 degrees awarded in 2024) and Grace School of Theology (129 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Montgomery County, TX was $346,200, and the homeownership rate was 71.8%.

    Most people in Montgomery County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Montgomery County, TX was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Montgomery County, TX is home to a population of 684k people, from which 91.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 15.1% of Montgomery County, TX residents were born outside of the country (104k people).

    In 2024, there were 4.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (401k people) in Montgomery County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 93.2k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 55.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    91.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    91.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 91.2% of Montgomery County, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Montgomery County, TX was 91.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Montgomery County, TX
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      401k ± 1.37k
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      93.2k ± 4.57k
    3. White (Hispanic)
      55.5k ± 4k
    27.9%
    Hispanic Population
    191k people

    In 2024, there were 4.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (401k people) in Montgomery County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 93.2k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 55.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    27.9% of the people in Montgomery County, TX are hispanic (191k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Montgomery County, TX as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,408,340 ± 36,549 people
    2. India
      354,317 ± 14,528 people
    3. El Salvador
      223,512 ± 11,564 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,408,340 Texas residents, followed by India with 354,317 and El Salvador with 223,512.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    15.1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    104k people
    14.7%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    96k people

    As of 2024, 15.1% of Montgomery County, TX residents (104k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Montgomery County, TX was 14.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      10,933 ± 1,276
    2. Vietnam
      8,663 ± 756
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      6,616 ± 813

    Montgomery County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    84.9% of the population of Montgomery County, TX has health coverage, with 52.2% on employee plans, 9.09% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.09% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, TX see 1,583 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,583 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1967 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 777 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,583 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montgomery County, TX

    Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, TX see an average of 1,583 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,583 patients).

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

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    15.1%
    Uninsured
    52.2%
    Employer Coverage
    9.09%
    Medicaid
    11%
    Medicare
    11.6%
    Non-Group
    1.09%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Montgomery County, TX grew by 2.58% from 14.7% to 15.1%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.23 in Montgomery County, TX.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 35.4% in Montgomery County, TX.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 15.5% in Montgomery County, TX.

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    Economy

    The economy of Montgomery County, TX employs 326k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Montgomery County, TX were Retail Trade (35,562 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (34,071 people), and Educational Services (30,950 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($122,050), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($112,362), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($112,091).

    Employment

    Occupations

    326k
    2024 Value
    ± 6,345
    4.73%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.69%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Montgomery County, TX grew at a rate of 4.73%, from 311k employees to 326k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Montgomery County, TX, are Management Occupations (46,513 people), Sales & Related Occupations (34,852 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (33,826 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Montgomery County, TX.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    326k
    2024 Value
    ± 6,345
    4.73%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.69%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Montgomery County, TX grew at a rate of 4.73%, from 311k employees to 326k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Montgomery County, TX, are Retail Trade (35,562 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (34,071 people), and Educational Services (30,950 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Montgomery County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Montgomery County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $66,923
    Median earning men ± $1,625
    $44,596
    Median earning women ± $1,601

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($130,397), Wholesale Trade ($97,339), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($93,275).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($88,594), Manufacturing ($73,928), and Wholesale Trade ($61,947).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    4.59%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% 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 9.63%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 1,527
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 961
      Construction
    3. 774
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $1.73M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $1.4M
      Management of Companies and Enterprises
    3. $1.23M
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Montgomery County, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.726%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

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

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Texas

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    John Cornyn
    Senator from Texas2
    Assumed office on December 2, 2002
    Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
    Ted Cruz
    Senator from Texas1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Montgomery County, TX awarded 13,214 degrees. The student population of Montgomery County, TX in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 30,901 male students and 42,744 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Montgomery County, TX are Hispanic or Latino (5,561 and 44.2%), White (3,408 and 27.1%), Black or African American (1,583 and 12.6%), and Asian (1,076 and 8.56%).

    The largest universities in Montgomery County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Lone Star College System (13,085 and 99%) and Grace School of Theology (129 and 0.976%).

    The most popular majors in Montgomery County, TX are Liberal Arts & Sciences (6,485 and 49.1%), General Business (757 and 5.73%), and General Business Administration & Management (689 and 5.21%).

    The median tuition costs are $7,200 for private four year colleges, and $5,976 and $7,512 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 73,645 students enrolled in Montgomery County, TX, 42% men and 58% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 31,298 records, of which 59.5% were women and 40.5% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      6,485 degrees awarded
    2. General Business
      757 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      326 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Montgomery County, TX was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 6,485 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Lone Star College System
      13,085 degrees awarded
    2. Grace School of Theology
      129 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lone Star College System with 13,085 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 5,732 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Montgomery County, TX, which is 0.766 times less than the 7,482 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 5,561 degrees mean that there were 1.63 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 3,408 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($7,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($520) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,550) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Montgomery County, TX was $346,200 in 2024, which is 1.04 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $317,500 to $346,200, a 9.04% increase. The homeownership rate in Montgomery County, TX is 71.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Montgomery County, TX have an average commute time of 31.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Montgomery County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 14.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Montgomery County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.935%.

    Housing

    Property

    $346,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,747
    $177,657
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$3,763

    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, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    71.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 71.8% of the housing units in Montgomery County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.7%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $97,701
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,366
    248k
    Number of Households
    ± 5,073

    In 2024, the median household income of the 248k households in Montgomery County, TX grew to $97,701 from the previous year's value of $97,266.

    The following chart displays the households in Montgomery County, TX 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 $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Montgomery County, TX is from Texas.
    0.475
    2024 Wage GINI in Texas
    0.475
    2023 Wage GINI in Texas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0391% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72.3%)
    2. Worked At Home (15.9%)
    3. Carpooled (8.4%)

    In 2024, 72.3% of workers in Montgomery County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.9%) and those who carpooled to work (8.4%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    31.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Montgomery County, TX have a longer commute time (31.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.29% of the workforce in Montgomery County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 14.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Montgomery County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.935%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    9.44% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Montgomery County, TX (64.2k out of 680k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 35 - 44.

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

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 13.5% of the children was living in poverty in Montgomery County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.9%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 175 in Montgomery County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 85.2% per 100,000 population.

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