Montgomery County's estimated 2026 population is 26,610 with a growth rate of 0.46% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Montgomery County is the 74th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 27,725 and has seen a growth of -4.02% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Montgomery County includes 66.82% White, 16.69% Black or African American, 5.58% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (66.82%)
Black or African American (16.69%)
Two or more races (8.2%)
Other race (5.58%)
Asian (1.56%)
Native American (1.14%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,289 | 66.82% |
| Black or African American | 4,318 | 16.69% |
| Two or more races | 2,122 | 8.2% |
| Other race | 1,445 | 5.58% |
| Asian | 404 | 1.56% |
| Native American | 296 | 1.14% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Montgomery County's average per capita income is $38,022. Household income levels show a median of $55,849. The poverty rate stands at 16.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,683 | - |
| Families | $63,984 | $88,767 |
| Households | $55,849 | $77,130 |
| Non Families | $27,524 | $40,739 |
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