Montgomery County, Maryland

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 1,057,586

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    Montgomery County is one of the most populous counties in Maryland with a population of 1.1M. The median household income is $128,733, 98% above the national average. The poverty rate is 7.1%, median home value is $615,200, and 60.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 150% above the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    1,057,586

    2023 estimate

    Rank #44 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $128,733

    Household

    Rank #26 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $615,200

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #60 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    60.3%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #22 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    51.3%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    33.4%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    42.5%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    3.2%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Maryland
    $94,152
    Montgomery County
    $128,733

    37% above Maryland avg·98% above national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Maryland
    10.2%
    Montgomery County
    7.1%

    30% above Maryland avg·53% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Maryland
    62.9%
    Montgomery County
    69.6%

    11% above Maryland avg·21% above national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $66,124

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    7.1%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    69.6%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Maryland
    $350,738
    Montgomery County
    $615,200

    75% above Maryland avg·194% above national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Maryland
    $1,415
    Montgomery County
    $2,030

    44% above Maryland avg·119% above national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Maryland
    72.2%
    Montgomery County
    65.3%

    10% below Maryland avg·10% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Maryland
    28.8%
    Montgomery County
    31.6%

    10% below Maryland avg·34% below national avg

    Housing Units

    405,127

    Households

    387,881

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.7

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $2,898

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    95.3%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    32 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Maryland
    34.9%
    Montgomery County
    60.3%

    73% above Maryland avg·150% above national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Maryland
    91.1%
    Montgomery County
    91.2%

    0% above Maryland avg·3% above national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    5.7%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    7.9%

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