Montgomery County's estimated 2026 population is 1,108,025 with a growth rate of 1.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Montgomery County is the largest county in Maryland. The 2010 population was 975,619 and has seen a growth of 13.57% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Montgomery County includes 44.38% White, 18.61% Black or African American, 15.19% Asian, 11.13% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (44.38%)
Black or African American (18.61%)
Asian (15.19%)
Other race (11.13%)
Two or more races (10.15%)
Native American (0.49%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 469,359 | 44.38% |
| Black or African American | 196,862 | 18.61% |
| Asian | 160,623 | 15.19% |
| Other race | 117,726 | 11.13% |
| Two or more races | 107,325 | 10.15% |
| Native American | 5,231 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 460 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Montgomery County's average per capita income is $72,512. Household income levels show a median of $128,733. The poverty rate stands at 7.08%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $185,334 | $236,854 |
| Families | $158,399 | $207,448 |
| Households | $128,733 | $177,086 |
| Non Families | $79,495 | $103,739 |
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