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Montour County, Pennsylvania
Montour County, Pennsylvania. Montour County had 17,868 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.5% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. It holds 11 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 9 towns and townships) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 42093.
Montour County is one of the 2 counties of the Sunbury, PA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
17,868
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,136 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,103
Median household income
$76,976
±$5,786 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$248,100
±$12,746 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,142
±$72 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
How many people live in Montour County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 18,136 residents in Montour County. The Census Bureau estimates 17,868 for July 1, 2025, down 1.5% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 18,103 over 130 square miles of land.
| Measure | Montour County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,103 | 13,018,639 | −156 |
| Households | 7,862±155 | 5,274,853 | +458 |
| Average household size | 2.20±0.04 | 2.39 | −0.16 |
| Housing units | 8,144±46 | 5,806,452 | no clear change |
Montour County's population since 2000
From 18,236 in 2000 to 17,868 in 2025: down 2.0%. 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 Montour County?
Montour County holds 11 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 9 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Mahoning Township, Montour County with 4,469 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Mahoning Township, Montour County | 4,559 | $86,008 |
|---|---|---|
| Danville | 4,239 | $59,219 |
| Valley Township, Montour County | 2,159 | $114,596 |
| Liberty Township, Montour County | 1,795 | $94,438 |
| Anthony Township, Montour County | 1,452 | $81,705 |
| Derry Township, Montour County | 1,096 | $83,438 |
| Limestone Township, Montour County | 1,004 | $77,708 |
| Cooper Township, Montour County | 944 | $71,406 |
| West Hemlock Township | 454 | $118,750 |
| Mayberry Township | 232 | $94,375 |
| WashingtonvilleGEOID 4281424 | 202 | $55,909 |
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 Montour County?
The median resident of Montour County is 42.9 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 21.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.0%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 3.4%. 5.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Montour County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9±0.5 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.1%±0.1 pts | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.8%±0.2 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% | 8.7% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.0%±0.4 pts | 73.0% | −2.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.3 pts | 10.3% | +0.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.4%±0.3 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6%±1.3 pts | 7.7% | +1.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.6%±1.3 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7%±1.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 13.5%±1.7 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.7%±1.0 pts | 5.6% | −1.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.7%±1.2 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.7%±2.7 pts | 35.2% | +7.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.8%±2.5 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6%±1.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 Montour County earn?
Half of Montour County's 7,862 households earn less than $76,976 a year (±$5,786), against $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $71,790 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Montour County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,976±$5,786 | $77,971 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $109,365±$7,718 | $107,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,827±$3,154 | $44,355 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8%±1.6 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.8%±5.2 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.5%±1.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.0%±2.0 pts | 89.7% | – |
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 Montour County?
Owners occupy 68.5% of Montour County's occupied homes and renters 31.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $248,100 by its owner (±$12,746). The median renter pays $1,142 a month including utilities, and 29.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Montour County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $248,100±$12,746 | $254,500 | +$20,299 |
| Median gross rent | $1,142±$72 | $1,209 | +$255 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.7%±6.8 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,723±$113 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.5%±3.1 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,144±46 | 5,806,452 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.7%±1.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.9%±3.4 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.4%±1.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.5%±2.6 pts | 25.0% | – |
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 Montour County building?
Builders took permits for 18 new housing units across Montour County in 2025 (18 single-family), 1.0 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 Montour County get to work?
73.4% of Montour County's workers drive alone and 12.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Montour County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.7%±2.0 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9%±1.3 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.4%±2.9 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.9%±1.2 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 7.4%±1.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.9%±2.4 pts | 15.6% | +7.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.4 min±1.3 | 26.3 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 are Montour County's census tracts?
Montour County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $59,219 (Tract 503) to $96,894 (Tract 504).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Montour County compare with Pennsylvania's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 62nd of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 44th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 34th of 67 |
| Median household income | 20th of 67 |
| Median home value | 17th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 17th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 55th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9th of 67 |
| Median age | 42nd of 67 |
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 Montour 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.