County · Maryland
Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery County, Maryland. Montgomery County had 1,074,582 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020, in line with Maryland (+1.4%). It holds 59 places (19 cities, villages and boroughs and 40 census-designated) and 232 census tracts. GEOID 24031.
Montgomery County is one of the 23 counties of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,074,582
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,062,061 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,065,949
Median household income
$132,450
±$2,073 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$640,300
±$5,098 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$2,068
±$20 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
How many people live in Montgomery County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,062,061 residents in Montgomery County. The Census Bureau estimates 1,074,582 for July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, in line with Maryland (+1.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 1,065,949 over 493 square miles of land.
| Measure | Montgomery County | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,065,949 | 6,206,011 | +22,419 |
| Households | 389,210±1,485 | 2,362,928 | +18,260 |
| Average household size | 2.72±0.01 | 2.57 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 406,531±227 | 2,560,784 | +17,329 |
Montgomery County's population since 2000
From 873,341 in 2000 to 1,074,582 in 2025: up 23.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County holds 59 places: 19 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 40 census-designated places. The largest is Germantown with 90,719 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Germantown | 91,249 | $117,546 |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Spring | 81,015 | $99,860 |
| Gaithersburg | 69,657 | $112,467 |
| Bethesda | 68,056 | $192,237 |
| Rockville | 67,117 | $128,649 |
| Wheaton | 52,150 | $111,478 |
| Aspen Hill | 51,063 | $111,575 |
| North Bethesda | 50,094 | $129,092 |
| Potomac | 47,018 | $236,675 |
| Olney | 35,820 | $171,458 |
| Montgomery Village | 34,893 | $95,348 |
| Clarksburg | 29,051 | $176,678 |
| Fairland | 25,396 | $98,800 |
| North Potomac | 23,790 | $186,514 |
| Redland | 18,592 | $132,153 |
| Takoma Park | 17,629 | $108,136 |
| Damascus | 17,224 | $158,883 |
| Glenmont | 16,710 | $126,542 |
| White Oak | 16,347 | $83,370 |
| Colesville | 15,421 | $130,682 |
| Cloverly | 15,285 | $152,083 |
| Flower Hill | 14,108 | $112,975 |
| Kemp Mill | 13,378 | $146,354 |
| Travilah | 11,985 | $250,000 or more |
| Calverton | 17,316 | $107,381 |
| Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (CDP) | 10,176 | $211,765 |
| Burtonsville | 9,498 | $134,276 |
| North Kensington | 9,497 | $135,040 |
| Leisure World | 9,215 | $62,011 |
| South Kensington | 8,829 | $210,953 |
| Four Corners | 8,316 | $203,125 |
| Forest Glen | 6,897 | $127,820 |
| Darnestown | 6,723 | $232,135 |
| Layhill | 5,764 | $146,308 |
| Ashton-Sandy Spring | 5,746 | $174,063 |
| Poolesville | 5,742 | $205,919 |
| Friendship Heights Village | 5,360 | $119,384 |
| Brookmont | 3,751 | $247,150 |
| Burnt Mills | 3,592 | $113,463 |
| Hillandale | 5,774 | $164,871 |
| Chevy Chase, Montgomery County (town) | 2,904 | $250,000 or more |
| Derwood | 2,535 | $118,194 |
| Cabin John | 2,459 | $250,000 or more |
| Kensington | 2,122 | $152,284 |
| Chevy Chase Village | 2,049 | $250,000 or more |
| SpencervilleGEOID 2474050 | 1,812 | $189,766 |
| Somerset | 1,187 | $250,000 or more |
| Ten Mile CreekGEOID 2477262 | 1,012 | $112,625 |
| Chevy Chase View | 1,005 | $250,000 or more |
| Garrett Park | 996 | $250,000 or more |
| Martin's Additions | 946 | $250,000 or more |
| Chevy Chase Section Three | 802 | $250,000 or more |
| North Chevy Chase | 682 | $250,000 or more |
| Chevy Chase Section Five | 672 | $250,000 or more |
| Laytonsville | 572 | $240,500 |
| Washington Grove | 505 | $134,583 |
| Glen EchoGEOID 2432900 | 279 | $213,750 |
| BrookevilleGEOID 2410225 | 166 | $165,625 |
| BarnesvilleGEOID 2404475 | 144 | $231,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Montgomery County?
The median resident of Montgomery County is 40.2 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 39.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.0%. 33.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Montgomery County | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2±0.2 | 39.4 | +1.0 |
| Under 18 years | 22.8% | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.0%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.0% | 12.5% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 39.5%±0.1 pts | 46.6% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.3%±0.2 pts | 28.9% | +0.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 15.3%±0.1 pts | 6.5% | +0.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8%±0.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 33.6%±0.4 pts | 16.6% | +1.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 43.0%±0.5 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2%±0.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 9.4%±0.3 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.0%±0.3 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.3%±0.3 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 60.6%±0.5 pts | 43.4% | +1.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 33.4%±0.5 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2%±0.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
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 Montgomery County earn?
Half of Montgomery County's 389,210 households earn less than $132,450 a year (±$2,073), against $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $133,924 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Montgomery County | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $132,450±$2,073 | $103,678 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $181,376±$2,169 | $136,642 | – |
| Per capita income | $67,571±$721 | $52,979 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.5%±0.3 pts | 9.4% | +0.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.0%±0.8 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.4%±0.4 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.7%±0.3 pts | 92.4% | – |
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 Montgomery County?
Owners occupy 65.3% of Montgomery County's occupied homes and renters 34.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $640,300 by its owner (±$5,098). The median renter pays $2,068 a month including utilities, and 41.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Montgomery County | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $640,300±$5,098 | $419,900 | +$43,537 |
| Median gross rent | $2,068±$20 | $1,705 | −$108 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.9%±1.3 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,929±$28 | $2,347 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.3%±0.6 pts | 67.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 406,531±227 | 2,560,784 | +17,329 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7%±0.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 46.6%±0.4 pts | 51.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2%±0.2 pts | 10.7% | – |
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 Montgomery County building?
Builders took permits for 1,411 new housing units across Montgomery County in 2025 (804 single-family), 1.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Montgomery County get to work?
52.8% of Montgomery County's workers drive alone and 28.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Montgomery County | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.8%±0.3 pts | 67.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9%±0.3 pts | 4.9% | +0.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 52.8%±0.7 pts | 64.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6%±0.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 7.5%±0.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±0.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 28.3%±0.6 pts | 19.3% | +21.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.9 min±0.4 | 31.1 min | −2.8 min |
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 are Montgomery County's census tracts?
Montgomery County is divided into 232 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $47,227 (Tract 7019) to $250,000 or more (Tract 7060.13).
All 232 census tracts of Montgomery County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Montgomery County compare with Maryland's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 24 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 19th of 24 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 24 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 24 |
| Median home value | 1st of 24 |
| Median gross rent | 3rd of 24 |
| Poverty rate | 16th of 24 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2nd of 24 |
| Median age | 13th of 24 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Montgomery County 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' school search.