Montgomery County, Maryland
County
Overview
- County Name
- Montgomery County
- State
- Maryland
- FIPS Code
- 24031
- State FIPS
- 24
- County FIPS
- 031
Geography
- Land Area
- 493.15 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.76 sq mi
- Total Area
- 506.91 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.137381
- Longitude
- -77.203063
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 914,083
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 691,364
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 757,042 | 82.8% |
| Hispanic | 157,043 | 17.2% |
| White | 417,223 | 45.6% |
| Black | 174,112 | 19.0% |
| Asian | 125,726 | 13.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,327 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 378 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6,131 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 592,546 | 85.7% |
| Hispanic | 98,817 | 14.3% |
| White | 342,060 | 49.5% |
| Black | 136,717 | 19.8% |
| Asian | 107,087 | 15.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,919 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 302 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3,337 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 1,065,949
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $146,901
- Poverty Rate
- 7.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 78,753
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 448,341 | 42.1% |
| Black | 198,264 | 18.6% |
| Asian | 164,064 | 15.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 693,338
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 419,443 | 60.5% |
| Republican | 99,350 | 14.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 164,868 | 23.8% |
| Other | 4,459 | 0.6% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 323,960 | 46.7% |
| Female | 369,291 | 53.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 295,021 | 42.6% |
| Hispanic | 85,933 | 12.4% |
| Black | 101,995 | 14.7% |
| Asian | 77,896 | 11.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 342,588
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 175,085 | 59.3% |
| Hispanic | 28,000 | 32.6% |
| Black | 46,496 | 45.6% |
| Asian | 29,251 | 37.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 156,495 | 48.3% |
| Female | 186,070 | 50.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 90,289 (12.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 448,543 (60.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 406,531
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $676,059
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,344
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 53.1%
- Public Transit
- 7.3%
- Work From Home
- 28.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.