Montgomery is a city located in the state of Alabama. In addition to being the county seat for Montgomery County, it is also the state capital. It is the second most populated city in the state, falling only behind Birmingham.
The last census taken in 2010 recorded a population of 205,764 for the city. This number has since dropped to 198,218 according to recent estimates. The city has won multiple awards throughout its history, including being named All-America City, being listed as one of the top cities for job growth, and named the “happiest city in Alabama.”
Residents between the ages of 25 and 44 make up the largest age group in the city, comprising about 27.3% of the population. Nearly one-quarter of residents are under age 18, while 11.8% are at least 65 years old.
There are more females than males residing in Montgomery, with 88.6 men for every 100 women.
Over 21% of the population lives below the federal poverty line. The city’s crime rates fall below the state and national averages for violent crimes but have a higher percentage of property crimes.
Recent estimates show that the population has dropped by 2.8% since the last census after experiencing years of growth. However, with the many educational and employment opportunities, its military presence and its culture and recent city revitalization projects, there is no indicating that this downward trend will continue.
Montgomery, Alabama's estimated population is 198,218 according to the most recent United States census estimates. Montgomery, Alabama is the 2nd largest city in Alabama based on official 2017 estimates from the US Census Bureau.
The population density is 1240.14 people/mi² (478.82 people/km²).
The overall median age is 35 years, 33.1 years for males, and 36.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.9 males.
Based on data from the American Community Survey, in 2017 there were 92,040 households in the city, with an average size of 2.45 people per household. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.8%, with a median rent of $845/month. The median house has 5.7 rooms, and has a value of $118,000.
The median income for households in Montgomery, Alabama is $44,339, while the mean household income is $62,902.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Montgomery was:
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
| 2018 | 198,218 | -1,674 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 199,892 | -468 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 200,360 | -633 | -0.31% |
| 2015 | 200,993 | -442 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 201,435 | -991 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 202,426 | -1,511 | -0.74% |
| 2012 | 203,937 | -1,243 | -0.61% |
| 2011 | 205,180 | -413 | -0.20% |
| 2010 | 205,593 | 4,025 | 0.20% |
| 2000 | 201,568 | 14,462 | 0.75% |
| 1990 | 187,106 | 9,249 | 0.51% |
| 1980 | 177,857 | 44,471 | 2.92% |
| 1970 | 133,386 | -1,007 | -0.08% |
| 1960 | 134,393 | 27,868 | 2.35% |
| 1950 | 106,525 | 28,441 | 3.15% |
| 1940 | 78,084 | 12,005 | 1.68% |
| 1930 | 66,079 | 22,615 | 4.28% |
| 1920 | 43,464 | 5,328 | 1.32% |
| 1910 | 38,136 | 7,790 | 2.31% |
| 1900 | 30,346 | 8,463 | 3.32% |
| 1890 | 21,883 | 5,170 | 2.73% |
| 1880 | 16,713 | 6,125 | 4.67% |
| 1870 | 10,588 | 1,745 | 1.82% |
| 1860 | 8,843 | 115 | 0.13% |
| 1850 | 8,728 | 6,528 | 14.78% |
| 1840 | 2,200 | 0.00% |
| Year | Total Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
| 2018 | 373,225 | -817 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 374,042 | 212 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 373,830 | 471 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 373,359 | -129 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 373,488 | -632 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 374,120 | -746 | -0.20% |
| 2012 | 374,866 | -658 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 375,524 | 394 | 0.10% |
| 2010 | 375,130 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
| Black or African American | 120,399 | 59.97% |
| White | 68,437 | 34.09% |
| Asian | 5,063 | 2.52% |
| Two or More Races | 3,800 | 1.89% |
| Some Other Race | 2,643 | 1.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 396 | 0.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.01% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
| All | 79,433 | 2.45 | 56 |
| Non Family | 30,866 | 1.19 | 46.6 |
| Married | 27,728 | 3.15 | 76.6 |
| Female | 16,788 | 3.41 | 40.6 |
| Male | 4,051 | 3.24 | 49.9 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,652 | 4.34% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13,327 | 10.24% |
| High School Graduate | 33,284 | 25.58% |
| Some College | 28,104 | 21.60% |
| Associates Degree | 8,414 | 6.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24,946 | 19.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 16,374 | 12.59% |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.64%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 69.23%.
$31,981
Average Earnings
$37,958
Average Male
$28,249
Average Female
94.09% of Montgomery residents speak only English, while 5.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.69% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
| Black | 116,633 | 34,006 | 29.16% |
| White | 62,709 | 5,257 | 8.38% |
| Hispanic | 6,730 | 2,860 | 42.50% |
| Other | 2,600 | 981 | 37.73% |
| Multiple | 3,547 | 601 | 16.94% |
| Asian | 4,995 | 443 | 8.87% |
| Native | 382 | 8 | 2.09% |
22.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.12%
Male Poverty Rate
23.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Montgomery is Hispanic, with 42.50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Montgomery is Native, with 2.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.00%.
37.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.6%
Male Marriage Rate
34.1%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
| Black | 7,800 | 8.86% |
| White | 6,296 | 11.41% |
| Hispanic | 216 | 5.85% |
| 2 or More | 201 | 10.81% |
| Asian | 98 | 2.60% |
| Other | 81 | 6.25% |
| Indian | 33 | 10.71% |
7.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.40%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
95.14%
Native Born
4.86%
Foreign Born
3.23%
Non Citizen
95.14% of Montgomery residents were born in the United States, with 71.39% having been born in Alabama. 3.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.