Montgomery County, Tennessee Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Montgomery County, TN 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 averageAmong the top 5 healthiest counties in Tennessee
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C
Income Below averageWealthier than 86% of counties in Tennessee
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C
Education Below averageBetter educated than 91% of counties in Tennessee
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Montgomery County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 234,153 | 7,058,506 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 430.9 | 167.5 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.65% | 0.94% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 33.1 | 37.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 87,565 | 2,819,839 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Montgomery County grew by 52.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 234,153 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Montgomery County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 25.9% of residents. That is 4.6 points above Tennessee as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 60,746 25.9% +4.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 56,789 24.3% +2.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 40,088 17.1% -3.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 24,560 10.5% -6.8 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 Tennessee, 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 50.2% of the people living in Montgomery County and men 49.8%.
- Women 50.2% Tennessee 50.9%
- Men 49.8% Tennessee 49.1%
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Economy
Montgomery County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Montgomery County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,606 | $69,901 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.72% | 5.19% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Montgomery County is about 8% higher than in Tennessee.
Housing
| Metric | Montgomery County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $213,390 | $255,786 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,308 | $1,188 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.9% | 66.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Montgomery County is about 13.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,308 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Montgomery County spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Montgomery County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.4 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.9 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,797 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 12.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,510 | 9,259 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,641 | 1,225 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Tennessee:
Dyer County (15.9 min), Henry County (16.7 min), Obion County (17.1 min).
Slowest:
Cannon County (33.3 min), Union County (33.2 min), Fayette County (33.1 min).
The average commute time in Montgomery County is about the same as in Tennessee.
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 C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Montgomery County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.8% | 27.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | 2.45 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Tennessee:
Williamson County (0.4), Davidson County (0.3), Knox County (0.3).
Lowest:
Lake County (0.1), Van Buren County (0.1), Lauderdale County (0.1).
Health
Montgomery County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Montgomery County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.7 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.5% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.5% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Tennessee:
Williamson County (0.8), Rutherford County (0.8), Wilson County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clay County (0.8), Lake County (0.8), Hancock County (0.8).
Montgomery County, TN Compared With Nearby Counties
Montgomery County, TN is the largest of the 4 counties compared here, 234,153 residents against a local median of 55,983. Where Montgomery County, TN breaks from the counties next to it is median home price, sitting 213% above the local median of $68,203 at $213,390.
Commute tells the same story from another angle: 22.4 min against a local median of 31.8 min, 29% below it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is commute, and at 29% below the local median it puts Montgomery County, TN at the better end of the local range. The counties themselves spread $226,245 on median home price, so Montgomery County, TN sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Montgomery County, TN has the 2nd highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County, TN | 234,153 | $75,606 #2/4 | $213,390 #2/4 | 22.4 min #2/4 |
| Dickson County, TN | 55,983 | $75,004 | $284,444 | 31.8 min |
| Cheatham County, TN | 41,825 | $89,427 | $68,203 | 32.4 min |
| Christian County, KY | 72,067 | $54,778 | $58,199 | 16.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Montgomery County, Tennessee.
How many people live in Montgomery County, Tennessee?
About 234,153 people live in Montgomery County, Tennessee, in 87,565 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 33.1, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Montgomery County, Tennessee mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Montgomery County, Tennessee has 431 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 5.0 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Montgomery County, Tennessee?
The median home costs 2.8 times the median household income ($213,390 against $75,606), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,308 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
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