County · Virginia
Montgomery County, Virginia
Montgomery County, Virginia. Montgomery County had 98,434 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.3% since 2020, while Virginia grew 2.9%. It holds 10 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 8 census-designated) and 23 census tracts. GEOID 51121.
Montgomery County is one of the 5 counties of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
98,434
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 99,721 · ACS 2020-2024: 99,101
Median household income
$72,715
±$3,227 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$304,600
±$12,531 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,240
±$48 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Montgomery County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 99,721 residents in Montgomery County. The Census Bureau estimates 98,434 for July 1, 2025, down 1.3% since 2020, while Virginia grew 2.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 99,101 over 387 square miles of land.
| Measure | Montgomery County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 99,101 | 8,705,170 | +961 |
| Households | 36,961±702 | 3,365,732 | +1,276 |
| Average household size | 2.39±0.05 | 2.52 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 42,794±109 | 3,684,756 | +2,530 |
Montgomery County's population since 2000
From 83,629 in 2000 to 98,434 in 2025: up 17.7%. 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 10 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 8 census-designated places. The largest is Blacksburg with 45,104 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Blacksburg | 44,826 | $50,182 |
|---|---|---|
| Christiansburg | 23,348 | $77,147 |
| Merrimac | 2,858 | $53,611 |
| Plum CreekGEOID 5163190 | 1,350 | $41,603 |
| ShawsvilleGEOID 5171632 | 1,241 | not published |
| Prices ForkGEOID 5164512 | 1,142 | $69,063 |
| BelviewGEOID 5106512 | 1,128 | $55,288 |
| RinerGEOID 5167256 | 949 | $105,759 |
| EllistonGEOID 5125488 | 855 | $47,045 |
| LafayetteGEOID 5143224 | 429 | $34,596 |
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 30.2 years old; 15.3% are under 18 and 14.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.9%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 6.4%. 9.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Montgomery County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.2±0.1 | 39.0 | +1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 15.3% | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.1%±0.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.6% | 11.0% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.9%±0.4 pts | 58.4% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.3 pts | 18.3% | −0.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.4%±0.3 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.5%±0.9 pts | 13.1% | +1.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.9%±0.9 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9%±0.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 10.6%±0.8 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8%±0.9 pts | 6.9% | −1.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.8%±0.8 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 48.8%±2.0 pts | 42.2% | +3.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 26.0%±1.6 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.2%±0.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 36,961 households earn less than $72,715 a year (±$3,227), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $71,352 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Montgomery County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,715±$3,227 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $99,780±$3,806 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,426±$1,411 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.9%±1.4 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.3%±3.1 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.8%±0.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.4%±1.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 55.3% of Montgomery County's occupied homes and renters 44.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $304,600 by its owner (±$12,531). The median renter pays $1,240 a month including utilities, and 45.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Montgomery County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $304,600±$12,531 | $383,700 | +$25,109 |
| Median gross rent | $1,240±$48 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.4%±3.2 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,690±$39 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.3%±1.8 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 42,794±109 | 3,684,756 | +2,530 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8%±1.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.5%±1.5 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.1%±1.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2%±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.5%±0.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
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 Montgomery County building?
Builders took permits for 328 new housing units across Montgomery County in 2025 (256 single-family), 3.3 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?
68.2% of Montgomery County's workers drive alone and 14.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Montgomery County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.0%±1.1 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9%±0.6 pts | 4.3% | −1.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 68.2%±2.1 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3%±1.1 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.0%±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 5.7%±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.0%±1.4 pts | 18.3% | +9.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.2 min±0.8 | 27.3 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 Montgomery County's census tracts?
Montgomery County is divided into 23 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $29,503 (Tract 203.01) to $139,727 (Tract 203.02).
All 23 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 Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 18th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 105th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 49th of 133 |
| Median household income | 58th of 133 |
| Median home value | 54th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 43rd of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 9th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12th of 133 |
| Median age | 128th of 133 |
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.