Montgomery County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Montgomery County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37123
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 123
Geography
- Land Area
- 491.54 sq mi
- Water Area
- 10.00 sq mi
- Total Area
- 501.53 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.327548
- Longitude
- -79.910752
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 24,598
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 19,291
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,628 | 87.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,970 | 12.1% |
| White | 16,498 | 67.1% |
| Black | 4,139 | 16.8% |
| Asian | 161 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 120 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 95 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,984 | 93.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,309 | 6.8% |
| White | 13,992 | 72.5% |
| Black | 3,466 | 18.0% |
| Asian | 225 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 213 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 96 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 26,007
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,076
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,911
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,765 | 64.5% |
| Black | 4,222 | 16.2% |
| Asian | 381 | 1.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 15,581
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,856 | 31.2% |
| Republican | 5,792 | 37.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,861 | 31.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,331 | 47.1% |
| Female | 8,233 | 52.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,893 | 69.9% |
| Hispanic | 953 | 6.1% |
| Black | 2,835 | 18.2% |
| Asian | 201 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,462
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,552 | 60.1% |
| Hispanic | 181 | 19.0% |
| Black | 1,287 | 45.4% |
| Asian | 67 | 33.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,022 | 54.9% |
| Female | 4,439 | 53.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,927 (26.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,633 (18.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 14,998
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $166,161
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $756
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.1%
- Work From Home
- 5.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.