City · Michigan
Montague, Michigan
Montague, city, in Muskegon County, Michigan. Montague had 2,424 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,417 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,531 (±424). GEOID 2655100.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,424
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,417 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,531 ±424
Median household income
$66,750
±$16,009 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$202,200
±$12,492 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$810
±$159 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Montague and what county is it in?
Montague is a city in Muskegon County, Michigan. It covers 2.6 square miles of land, 920 residents per square mile in 2020.
Montague is in the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Montague, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,424 people lived in Montague on July 1, 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, in line with Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 2,417 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,531 (±424).
| Measure | Montague | Muskegon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,531 ±424 | 175,961 | no clear change |
| Households | 986 ±110 | 67,732 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.54 ±0.32 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,100 ±123 | 75,266 | no clear change |
Montague's population since 2000
From 2,407 in 2000 to 2,424 in 2025: up 0.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Montague as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Montague?
The median resident of Montague is 35.4 years old; 29.3% are under 18 and 19.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.9%.
| Measure | Montague | Muskegon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.4 ±8.1 | 40.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.3% ±8.2 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.2% ±4.7 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Male | 50.8% ±3.4 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% ±2.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.4% ±3.5 pts | 75.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±2.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6% ±1.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±2.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.0% ±3.8 pts | 15.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.1% ±1.9 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.9% ±2.7 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.0% ±5.4 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.9% ±3.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.8% ±4.1 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Montague earn?
Half of Montague's 986 households earn less than $66,750 a year (±$16,009), against $65,024 in Muskegon County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $69,305 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Montague | Muskegon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,750 ±$16,009 | $65,024 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,674 ±$6,462 | $81,950 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,048 ±$4,633 | $32,532 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.8% ±2.0 pts | 14.1% | −6.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.0% ±3.1 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.3% ±4.8 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% ±2.0 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0% ±3.2 pts | 88.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Montague?
Owners occupy 78.6% of Montague's occupied homes and renters 21.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $202,200 by its owner (±$12,492). The median renter pays $810 a month including utilities, and 29.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Montague | Muskegon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $202,200 ±$12,492 | $198,300 | +$61,039 |
| Median gross rent | $810 ±$159 | $1,028 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.9% ±13.6 pts | 45.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,405 ±$173 | $1,334 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.6% ±6.2 pts | 78.1% | +10.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.4% ±6.2 pts | 21.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,100 ±123 | 75,266 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±13.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.7% ±6.0 pts | 77.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.2% ±2.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.4% ±6.9 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7% ±1.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Montague building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units in Montague in 2025 (10 in single-family houses), 4.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Montague work and get to work?
82.2% of Montague's workers drive alone and 6.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.1 minutes.
| Measure | Montague | Muskegon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.5% ±5.4 pts | 59.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.2% ±0.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.2% ±6.1 pts | 80.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6% ±4.0 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.5% ±3.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.1 min ±2.5 | 21.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Montague?
1 census tract lies mostly in Montague (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 38Muskegon County | 3,645 | $78,191 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Montague) · Census block assignment files
How does Montague compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Montague is the 7,004th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 226th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Montague ranks 810th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 226th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 722nd | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 367th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 810th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 1,012th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 686th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 957th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 1,075th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 703rd | 1,350 |
| Median age | 1,214th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 933rd | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 904th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 1,230th | 1,356 |
Montague's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Montague with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Montague?
19 of the 57 figures for Montague on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Montague are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Montague.