Montgomery City Population

1880–2026

2,781

2026 projection

1.1% since 2020 (decrease)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K3K18801900192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Montgomery City. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,781-10.04%
20252,782-150.54%
20242,797-30.11%
20232,800-150.53%
20222,815-90.32%
20212,824+130.46%
20202,811-230.81%
20192,834+160.57%
20182,818+260.93%
20172,792-30.11%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Montgomery City has a population change lower than Montgomery County, Missouri, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Montgomery County+2.6%
  • Missouri+1.9%
  • Montgomery City−0.7%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Montgomery City Demographics

33.8median age

Median age

Female40.4 yrs
Male33.4 yrs

Adults

2,113
392 seniors (65+) · 19% of adults1,721 other adults

Sex

Female 48.1% · 1,348Male 51.9% · 1,453

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 28 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Montgomery City Income

$57,500median household income

Median household income

$57,500

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$38,750

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

17.7%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Montgomery City Marital Status

49% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married49%49%49%
Never married28%34%23%
Divorced16%13%19%
Widowed5%1%9%
Separated2%3%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201