Montgomery County, Indiana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Montgomery County, IN 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 average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Montgomery County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,312 | 6,845,048 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 75.9 | 188.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.07% | 0.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.8 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Households | 15,602 | 2,713,821 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Montgomery County grew by 1.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 38,312 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Montgomery County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 20.9% of residents. That is 1.3 points below Indiana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 7,997 20.9% -1.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 7,293 19.0% -2.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,705 20.1% +0.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 7,425 19.4% +2.7 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 Indiana, 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 49.3% of the people living in Montgomery County and men 50.7%.
- Women 49.3% Indiana 50.4%
- Men 50.7% Indiana 49.6%
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Economy
Montgomery County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Montgomery County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,247 | $71,967 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.49% | 4.54% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Montgomery County is about 1% lower than in Indiana.
Housing
| Metric | Montgomery County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $95,757 | $142,738 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $857 | $1,062 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.3% | 70.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Montgomery County is about 9.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $857 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Montgomery County spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 150 hours, about 6.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Montgomery County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.0 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.0 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 150 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,651 | $5,455 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 10.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,056 | 8,333 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 637 | 1,308 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Indiana:
Knox County (15.8 min), Howard County (15.9 min), Daviess County (16.3 min).
Slowest:
Crawford County (33.6 min), Brown County (32.6 min), Franklin County (31.9 min).
The average commute time in Montgomery County is 18 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Indiana.
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 | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 26.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | 2.45 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Indiana:
Hamilton County (0.4), Boone County (0.4), Monroe County (0.3).
Lowest:
LaGrange County (0.1), Crawford County (0.2), Switzerland County (0.2).
Health
Montgomery County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Montgomery County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.7% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.3% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Indiana:
Hamilton County (0.8), Monroe County (0.8), Boone County (0.8).
Lowest:
LaGrange County (0.8), Daviess County (0.8), Switzerland County (0.8).
Montgomery County, IN Compared With Nearby Counties
Montgomery County, IN is the 3rd largest of the 4 counties compared here, 38,312 residents against a local median of 74,718. The measure that sets Montgomery County, IN apart most is median home price: $95,757, 53% below the local median of $204,327.
Commute tells the same story from another angle: 18.0 min against a local median of 22.5 min, 20% below it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is commute, and at 20% below the local median it puts Montgomery County, IN at the better end of the local range. The counties themselves spread $101,716 on median home price, so Montgomery County, IN sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Montgomery County, IN has the 4th highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County, IN | 38,312 | $71,247 #3/4 | $95,757 #4/4 | 18.0 min #2/4 |
| Tippecanoe County, IN | 189,071 | $60,844 | $137,957 | 16.4 min |
| Putnam County, IN | 37,280 | $77,280 | $204,327 | 22.5 min |
| Boone County, IN | 74,718 | $111,507 | $239,673 | 22.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Montgomery County, Indiana.
What is the population of Montgomery County, Indiana?
About 38,312 people live in Montgomery County, Indiana, in 15,602 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 40.8, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
Is Montgomery County, Indiana urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Montgomery County, Indiana has 76 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Montgomery County, Indiana?
The median home costs 1.3 times the median household income ($95,757 against $71,247), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $857 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Montgomery County, Indiana?
Unemployment in Montgomery County, Indiana is only 3.3%, 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, Indiana have a college degree?
18.9% of adults in Montgomery County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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