Montgomery County, VA

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2021 Population

99,294

0.811% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

30.1

1.69% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

24.8%

5.43% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$60,666

2.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$235,800

2.52% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

45,414

1% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Montgomery County, VA had a population of 99.3k people with a median age of 30.1 and a median household income of $60,666. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Montgomery County, VA grew from 98,495 to 99,294, a 0.811% increase and its median household income grew from $59,126 to $60,666, a 2.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Montgomery County, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.46%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.13%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.9%), and White (Hispanic) (1.62%).

None of the households in Montgomery County, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.6% of the residents in Montgomery County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Montgomery County, VA are Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (10,192 degrees awarded in 2021) and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (442806) (475 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Montgomery County, VA was $235,800, and the homeownership rate was 55.3%.

Most people in Montgomery County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Montgomery County, VA was 2 cars per household.

Montgomery County, VA borders Craig County, VA, Floyd County, VA, Giles County, VA, Pulaski County, VA, Roanoke County, VA, and Radford city, VA.

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Population & Diversity

Montgomery County, VA is home to a population of 99.3k people, from which 94.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.19% of Montgomery County, VA residents were born outside of the country (8.13k people).

In 2021, there were 12.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.7k people) in Montgomery County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.41k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.6%

2021 Citizenship

94.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.6% of Montgomery County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Montgomery County, VA was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Montgomery County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Montgomery County, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
82.7k ± 220
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.41k ± 365
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.1k ± 263

3.47%

Hispanic Population

3.44k people

3.47% of the people in Montgomery County, VA are hispanic (3.44k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Montgomery County, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,039 ± 8,055 people
India
96,011 ± 7,565 people
Mexico
59,097 ± 5,948 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,039 Virginia residents, followed by India with 96,011 and Mexico with 59,097.

Foreign-Born Population

8.19%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.13k people

8.52%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.39k people

As of 2021, 8.19% of Montgomery County, VA residents (8.13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Montgomery County, VA was 8.52%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Montgomery County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,261 ± 261
Gulf War (2001-)
971 ± 316
Gulf War (1990s)
557 ± 157

Montgomery County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Montgomery County, VA employs 45.4k people. The largest industries in Montgomery County, VA are Educational Services (12,502 people), Manufacturing (4,652 people), and Retail Trade (4,586 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($56,550), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,000), and Public Administration ($49,375).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

45.4k

2021 Value

± 1,921

−1%

1 Year decline

± 5.96%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Montgomery County, VA declined at a rate of −1%, from 45.9k employees to 45.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Montgomery County, VA, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (7,354 people), Management Occupations (4,662 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,249 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Montgomery County, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

45.4k

2021 Value

± 1,921

−1%

1 Year decline

± 5.96%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Montgomery County, VA declined at a rate of −1%, from 45.9k employees to 45.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Montgomery County, VA, are Educational Services (12,502 people), Manufacturing (4,652 people), and Retail Trade (4,586 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Montgomery County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Montgomery County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,423

Median earning men ± $2,460

$29,545

Median earning women ± $2,671

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,526), Public Administration ($59,628), and Manufacturing ($51,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($81,563), Manufacturing ($45,820), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,329).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

873
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
504
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
477
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$938k
Manufacturing
$694k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$207k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Montgomery County, VA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 51.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.09%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (51.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.09%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montgomery County, VA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Montgomery County, VA awarded 10,667 degrees. The student population of Montgomery County, VA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 22,304 male students and 17,251 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Montgomery County, VA are White (6,803 and 70.4%), followed by Asian (983 and 10.2%), Hispanic or Latino (712 and 7.37%), and Black or African American (461 and 4.77%).

The largest universities in Montgomery County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (10,192 and 95.5%) and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (442806) (475 and 4.45%).

The most popular majors in Montgomery County, VA are General Computer & Information Sciences (488 and 4.57%), Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy. (475 and 4.45%), and Mechanical Engineering (466 and 4.37%).

The median tuition cost in Montgomery County, VA for a public four year colleges is $11,750 for in-state students and $30,829 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Montgomery County, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 56.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 39,555 (56.4% men and 43.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 39,555 students enrolled in Montgomery County, VA, 56.4% men and 43.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 23,332 records, of which 45.1% were women and 54.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering
376 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
365 degrees awarded
Management Science
460 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Montgomery County, VA was Mechanical Engineering with 376 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Montgomery County, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
10,192 degrees awarded
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (442806)
475 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with 10,192 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 5,742 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Montgomery County, VA, which is 1.17 times more than the 4,925 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6,803 degrees mean that there were 6.92 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 983 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($11,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,424) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Montgomery County, VA was $235,800 in 2021, which is 0.963 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $230,000 to $235,800, a 2.52% increase. The homeownership rate in Montgomery County, VA is 55.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Montgomery County, VA have an average commute time of 18.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Montgomery County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Montgomery County, VA is $60,666. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Montgomery County, VA was Census Tract 213 with a value of $97,462, followed by Census Tract 206 and Census Tract 205, with respective values of $75,750 and $74,667.

In 2022, 17.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Montgomery County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.28%.

Housing

Property

$235,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,069

$19,650

Median Property Taxes

±$1,095

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Montgomery County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Montgomery County, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55.3%

Homeownership

2021

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 55.3% of the housing units in Montgomery County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Montgomery County, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 213
Census Tract 206
Census Tract 205

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Montgomery County, VA was Census Tract 213 with a value of $97,462, followed by Census Tract 206 and Census Tract 205, with respective values of $75,750 and $74,667.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Montgomery County, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,666

Median Household Income

± $2,757

35.5k

Number of Households

± 1,587

In 2021, the median household income of the 35.5k households in Montgomery County, VA grew to $60,666 from the previous year's value of $59,126.

The following chart displays the households in Montgomery County, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Montgomery County, VA is from Virginia.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.8%)
Worked At Home (9.22%)
Carpooled (6.85%)

In 2021, 74.8% of workers in Montgomery County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.22%) and those who carpooled to work (6.85%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Montgomery County, VA have a shorter commute time (18.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.64% of the workforce in Montgomery County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Montgomery County, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Montgomery County, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Montgomery County, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 17.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Montgomery County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.28%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

24.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Montgomery County, VA (22.2k out of 89.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Montgomery County, VA is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 11.9% of the children was living in poverty in Montgomery County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 128 in Montgomery County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 4.56 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.1% of the population of Montgomery County, VA has health coverage, with 59.8% on employee plans, 7.44% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 1.59% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, VA see 1471 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.03% increase from the previous year (1456 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1929 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 367 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,471 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montgomery County, VA

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, VA see an average of 1,471 patients per year. This represents a 1.03% increase from the previous year (1,456 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Montgomery County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 35.6% between 18 and 34 years, 31.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.86%

Uninsured

59.8%

Employer Coverage

7.44%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

1.59%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Montgomery County, VA declined by 1.54% from 5.95% to 5.86%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Montgomery County, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 46 in Montgomery County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Montgomery County, VA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.8% in Montgomery County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Montgomery County, VA.

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