Montgomery County, North Carolina Population 2022
Montgomery County, North Carolina's estimated population is 27,461 with a growth rate of 0.35% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Montgomery County, North Carolina is the 75th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 27,729 and has seen a growth of -0.97% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 4,725 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 7,677 | 2,952 | 62.48% |
| 1810 | 8,430 | 753 | 9.81% |
| 1820 | 8,693 | 263 | 3.12% |
| 1830 | 10,919 | 2,226 | 25.61% |
| 1840 | 10,780 | -139 | -1.27% |
| 1850 | 6,872 | -3,908 | -36.25% |
| 1860 | 7,649 | 777 | 11.31% |
| 1870 | 7,487 | -162 | -2.12% |
| 1880 | 9,374 | 1,887 | 25.20% |
| 1890 | 11,239 | 1,865 | 19.90% |
| 1900 | 14,197 | 2,958 | 26.32% |
| 1910 | 14,967 | 770 | 5.42% |
| 1920 | 14,607 | -360 | -2.41% |
| 1930 | 16,218 | 1,611 | 11.03% |
| 1940 | 16,280 | 62 | 0.38% |
| 1950 | 17,260 | 980 | 6.02% |
| 1960 | 18,408 | 1,148 | 6.65% |
| 1970 | 19,267 | 859 | 4.67% |
| 1980 | 22,469 | 3,202 | 16.62% |
| 1990 | 23,346 | 877 | 3.90% |
| 2010 | 27,729 | 4,383 | 18.77% |
| 2011 | 27,706 | -23 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 27,522 | -184 | -0.66% |
| 2013 | 27,446 | -76 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 27,283 | -163 | -0.59% |
| 2015 | 27,438 | 155 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 27,301 | -137 | -0.50% |
| 2017 | 27,269 | -32 | -0.12% |
| 2018 | 27,077 | -192 | -0.70% |
| 2019 | 27,173 | 96 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 27,269 | 96 | 0.35% |
| 2021 | 27,365 | 96 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 27,461 | 96 | 0.35% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,566 | 75.55% |
| Black or African American | 4,729 | 17.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 129 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 419 | 1.54% |
| Some Other Race | 805 | 2.96% |
| Two or More Races | 575 | 2.11% |
Montgomery County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,265 | 2.55 | 73.3 |
| Married | 5,361 | 3.07 | 82.9 |
| Male | 397 | 3.12 | 72.8 |
| Female | 1,259 | 3.9 | 50 |
| Non Family | 3,248 | 1.09 | 66.4 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,149 | 6.03% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,342 | 12.29% |
| High School Graduate | 6,626 | 34.78% |
| Some College | 3,951 | 20.74% |
| Associates Degree | 1,877 | 9.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,135 | 11.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 973 | 5.11% |
Montgomery County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 305 | 257 | 113 |
| White | 13,329 | 11,581 | 2,456 |
| 2+ Races | 140 | 101 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 1,810 | 991 | 222 |
| Black | 3,368 | 2,540 | 313 |
| Other Race | 474 | 373 | 6 |
| Native American | 107 | 106 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 99.07%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.05%.
$30,159
Average Earnings
$37,247
Average Male
$23,013
Average Female
Montgomery County, North Carolina Language by Age
Montgomery County, North Carolina Language
82.99% of Montgomery County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 17.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.18% of the population.
Montgomery County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 564 | 261 | 46.28% |
| Native | 87 | 40 | 45.98% |
| Black | 4,346 | 1,178 | 27.11% |
| Hispanic | 4,080 | 704 | 17.25% |
| White | 16,683 | 2,167 | 12.99% |
| Asian | 419 | 53 | 12.65% |
| Other | 214 | NaN% |
16.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.82%
Male Poverty Rate
19.77%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Montgomery County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Montgomery County, North Carolina is Multiple, with 46.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Montgomery County, North Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.66%.
Montgomery County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Montgomery County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Montgomery County, North Carolina Marriage
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 55-64.
Montgomery County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,282 | 7.92% |
| Black | 148 | 3.85% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 7.56% |
Montgomery County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
11.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.1%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.31%
Born in Montgomery County, North Carolina
90.88%
Native Born
9.12%
Foreign Born
7.10%
Non Citizen
2.02%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.88% of Montgomery County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 76.31% having been born in North Carolina. 7.10% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990