Montgomery County, AL

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2023 Population

227,197

0.41% 1-year decline

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

36.9

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

19.3%

1.38% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$58,153

2.55% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$160,100

5.82% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

98,275

0.146% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Montgomery County, AL had a population of 227k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $58,153. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Montgomery County, AL declined from 228,132 to 227,197, a −0.41% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,707 to $58,153, a 2.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Montgomery County, AL are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (58.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (30.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.26%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.63%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.85%).

None of the households in Montgomery County, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.5% of the residents in Montgomery County, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Montgomery County, AL are Auburn University at Montgomery (1,277 degrees awarded in 2023), Faulkner University (802 degrees), and Alabama State University (602 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Montgomery County, AL was $160,100, and the homeownership rate was 57.7%.

Most people in Montgomery County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Montgomery County, AL was 2 cars per household.

Montgomery County, AL borders Autauga County, AL, Bullock County, AL, Crenshaw County, AL, Elmore County, AL, Lowndes County, AL, Macon County, AL, and Pike County, AL.

United States Alabama Montgomery, AL

Population & Diversity

Montgomery County, AL is home to a population of 227k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.35% of Montgomery County, AL residents were born outside of the country (12.2k people).

In 2023, there were 1.92 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (133k people) in Montgomery County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 69.4k White (Non-Hispanic) and 7.41k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.5%

2023 Citizenship

97%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.5% of Montgomery County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Montgomery County, AL was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Montgomery County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Montgomery County, AL

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
133k ± 654
White (Non-Hispanic)
69.4k ± 217
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.41k ± 290

4.75%

Hispanic Population

10.8k people

4.75% of the people in Montgomery County, AL are hispanic (10.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Montgomery County, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
45,935 ± 5,238 people
Guatemala
15,043 ± 3,007 people
India
10,012 ± 2,454 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 45,935 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 15,043 and India with 10,012.

Foreign-Born Population

5.35%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

12.2k people

4.83%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

11k people

As of 2023, 5.35% of Montgomery County, AL residents (12.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Montgomery County, AL was 4.83%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Montgomery County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
5,398 ± 776
Vietnam
3,704 ± 409
Gulf War (1990s)
2,911 ± 375

Montgomery County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Montgomery County, AL employs 98.3k people. The largest industries in Montgomery County, AL are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,620 people), Manufacturing (12,160 people), and Retail Trade (10,775 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,116), Public Administration ($56,761), and Wholesale Trade ($55,216).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,264. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

98.3k

2023 Value

± 2,934

−0.146%

1 Year decline

± 4.21%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Montgomery County, AL declined at a rate of −0.146%, from 98.4k employees to 98.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Montgomery County, AL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,624 people), Management Occupations (9,641 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (9,071 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Montgomery County, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

98.3k

2023 Value

± 2,934

−0.146%

1 Year decline

± 4.21%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Montgomery County, AL declined at a rate of −0.146%, from 98.4k employees to 98.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Montgomery County, AL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,620 people), Manufacturing (12,160 people), and Retail Trade (10,775 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Montgomery County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Montgomery County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,182

Median earning men ± $1,815

$36,073

Median earning women ± $1,131

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,098), Wholesale Trade ($60,979), and Public Administration ($60,202).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($50,218), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,246), and Wholesale Trade ($49,051).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

398
Other Services (except Public Administration)
394
Retail Trade
363
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.02M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$870k
Manufacturing
$441k
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Montgomery County, AL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (33.6%), followed by Other (1.31%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (33.6%)
Republican Party
Other (1.31%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Montgomery County, AL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (33.6%), followed by Other (1.31%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montgomery County, AL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Montgomery County, AL awarded 3,529 degrees. The student population of Montgomery County, AL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 6,400 male students and 9,628 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Montgomery County, AL are Black or African American (1,685 and 53.1%), followed by White (1,234 and 38.9%), Hispanic or Latino (79 and 2.49%), and Unknown (59 and 1.86%).

The median tuition costs in Montgomery County, AL are $21,930 for private four year colleges, and $8,448 and $17,940 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Montgomery County, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 16,028 (39.9% men and 60.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 16,028 students enrolled in Montgomery County, AL, 39.9% men and 60.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 8,603 records, of which 68.1% were women and 31.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
155 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
147 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
137 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Montgomery County, AL was General Business with 155 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Montgomery County, AL according to their major.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,389 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Montgomery County, AL, which is 0.649 times less than the 2,140 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 1,685 degrees mean that there were 1.37 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,234 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,930) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,894) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.905% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.822% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.23M), Some college (913k), and Secondary Education (625k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Montgomery County, AL was $160,100 in 2023, which is 0.528 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $151,300 to $160,100, a 5.82% increase. The homeownership rate in Montgomery County, AL is 57.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Montgomery County, AL have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Montgomery County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Montgomery County, AL is $58,153. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Montgomery County, AL was Census Tract 56.08 with a value of $155,357, followed by Census Tract 55.04 and Census Tract 56.04, with respective values of $147,841 and $132,745.

In 2023, 16.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Montgomery County, AL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.02%.

Housing

Property

$160,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,305

$52,387

Median Property Taxes

±$1,737

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Montgomery County, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Montgomery County, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.7%

Homeownership

2023

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 57.7% of the housing units in Montgomery County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Montgomery County, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 56.08
Census Tract 55.04
Census Tract 56.04

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Montgomery County, AL was Census Tract 56.08 with a value of $155,357, followed by Census Tract 55.04 and Census Tract 56.04, with respective values of $147,841 and $132,745.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Montgomery County, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,153

Median Household Income

± $2,052

90.8k

Number of Households

± 2,586

In 2023, the median household income of the 90.8k households in Montgomery County, AL grew to $58,153 from the previous year's value of $56,707.

The following chart displays the households in Montgomery County, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Montgomery County, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2022, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0777% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.9%)
Carpooled (9.24%)
Worked At Home (7.29%)

In 2023, 80.9% of workers in Montgomery County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.24%) and those who worked at home (7.29%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Montgomery County, AL have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.85% of the workforce in Montgomery County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Montgomery County, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Montgomery County, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Montgomery County, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 16.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Montgomery County, AL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.02%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

19.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Montgomery County, AL (42k out of 218k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Montgomery County, AL is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 33.5% of the children was living in poverty in Montgomery County, AL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 2.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.4% of the population of Montgomery County, AL has health coverage, with 40.2% on employee plans, 20.2% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 3.64% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, AL see 956 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.65% decrease from the previous year (972 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1264 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 535 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.6% were men and 54.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

956 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montgomery County, AL

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, AL see an average of 956 patients per year. This represents a 1.65% decrease from the previous year (972 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Montgomery County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 21.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.6% were men and 54.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.6%

Uninsured

40.2%

Employer Coverage

20.2%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

3.64%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Montgomery County, AL grew by 0.525% from 10.6% to 10.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Montgomery County, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 81.7 in Montgomery County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Montgomery County, AL.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 49% in Montgomery County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Montgomery County, AL.