State
County
Land Area
2.6 sq mi
Density
900.9/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.25%
Growth Since 2010
0.25%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Montague is a city located in Michigan. With a 2020 population of 2,367, it is the 225th largest city in Michigan and the 7012th largest city in the United States. Montague is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 0.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,361 in 2010. Spanning over 3 miles, Montague has a population density of 901 people per square mile.
The average household income in Montague is $58,434 with a poverty rate of 11.72%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $637 per month, and the median house value is $114,700. The median age in Montague is 38.9 years, 36.9 years for males, and 39.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.2 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Montague was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,581 | 97.91% |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 1.59% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.34% |
| Some Other Race | 3 | 0.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1 | 0.04% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,083 | 2.42 | 68.6 |
| Married | 509 | 3.11 | 83.7 |
| Non Family | 359 | 1.14 | 55.2 |
| Female | 167 | 2.81 | 42.5 |
| Male | 48 | 3.29 | 100 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 2.44% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 43 | 2.44% |
| High School Graduate | 593 | 33.60% |
| Some College | 480 | 27.20% |
| Associates Degree | 224 | 12.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 251 | 14.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 131 | 7.42% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,565 | 1,517 | 332 |
| Hispanic | 171 | 134 | 40 |
| Multiple Races | 28 | 20 | 10 |
| Black | 8 | 7 | |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | |
| Native American | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among multiple races people with a rate of 35.71%.
$32,705
Average Earnings
$41,767
Average Male
$26,968
Average Female
95.92% of Montague residents speak only English, while 4.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.34% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,246 | 285 | 12.69% |
| Multiple | 42 | 14 | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 346 | 11 | 3.18% |
| Black | 9 | 7 | 77.78% |
| Other | 3 | 3 | 100.00% |
11.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.92%
Male Poverty Rate
14.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Montague is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Montague is Hispanic, with 3.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.87%.
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 228 | 12.15% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 6.67% |
| 2 or More | 6 | 21.43% |
| Black | 2 | 22.22% |
5.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
99.66%
Native Born
0.34%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.34%
Naturalized
99.66% of Montague residents were born in the United States, with 84.33% having been born in Michigan. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,367 | 6 | 0.25% |
| 2019 | 2,361 | 6 | 0.25% |
| 2018 | 2,355 | 6 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 2,349 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 2,350 | 8 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 2,342 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 2,344 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 2,349 | 9 | 0.38% |
| 2012 | 2,340 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2011 | 2,343 | -16 | -0.68% |
| 2010 | 2,359 | 0.00% |