Montgomery County, Iowa Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Montgomery County, IA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageLess healthy than 93% of counties in Iowa
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C
Income Below averageLess wealthy than 82% of counties in Iowa
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D
Education Well below averageLess educated than 72% of counties in Iowa
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Montgomery County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,214 | 3,204,793 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 24.0 | 57.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.19% | 0.41% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.9 | 36.8 | 37.3 |
| Households | 3,481 | 1,308,457 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Montgomery County declined by 6.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 10,214 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Montgomery County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 21.3% of residents. That is 3.6 points above Iowa as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,784 17.5% -4.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,794 17.6% -2.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 2,117 20.7% +1.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,177 21.3% +3.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Iowa, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.2% of the people living in Montgomery County and men 48.8%.
- Women 51.2% Iowa 50.0%
- Men 48.8% Iowa 50.0%
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Economy
Montgomery County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Montgomery County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,807 | $75,133 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.99% | 3.99% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Montgomery County is about 10% lower than in Iowa.
Housing
| Metric | Montgomery County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $331,250 | $153,425 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $814 | $971 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.1% | 71.7% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Montgomery County is about 33.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $814 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Montgomery County spend about 31 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 128 hours, about 5.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Montgomery County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.4 | 17.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 30.8 | 33.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 128 | 141 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,981 | $4,382 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 11.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 774 | 4,993 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 266 | 606 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Iowa:
Sioux County (10.1 min), Union County (10.4 min), Cass County (10.6 min).
Slowest:
Monroe County (30.4 min), Madison County (30.1 min), Mills County (26.7 min).
The average commute time in Montgomery County is 15 minutes, shorter than the 17 minutes in Iowa.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Montgomery County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Montgomery County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 27.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.10 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Iowa:
Johnson County (0.4), Dallas County (0.4), Story County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crawford County (0.2), Wayne County (0.2), Louisa County (0.2).
Health
Montgomery County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Montgomery County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.4% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.2% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Iowa:
Johnson County (0.8), Story County (0.8), Winneshiek County (0.8).
Lowest:
Davis County (0.8), Wayne County (0.8), Appanoose County (0.8).
Montgomery County, IA Compared With Nearby Counties
How Montgomery County, IA compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County, IA | 10,214 | $67,807 #2/2 | $331,250 #1/2 | 15.4 min #1/2 |
| Pottawattamie County, IA | 93,423 | $73,385 | $189,294 | 18.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Montgomery County, Iowa.
What is the population of Montgomery County, Iowa?
About 10,214 people live in Montgomery County, Iowa, in 3,481 households of 2.1 people on average. The median age is 41.9, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
Is Montgomery County, Iowa urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Montgomery County, Iowa has 24 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 28% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Montgomery County, Iowa an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 4.9 times the median household income ($331,250 against $67,807), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $814 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Montgomery County, Iowa?
Unemployment in Montgomery County, Iowa is only 2.6%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Montgomery County, Iowa have a college degree?
17.3% of adults in Montgomery County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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