Montgomery, AL

Census Place

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2021 Population

201,022

0.989% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.1

0.278% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

21.2%

5.42% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$49,989

0.768% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$125,600

3.72% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

85,896

0.871% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Montgomery, AL had a population of 201k people with a median age of 36.1 and a median household income of $49,989. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Montgomery, AL grew from 199,054 to 201,022, a 0.989% increase and its median household income grew from $49,608 to $49,989, a 0.768% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Montgomery, AL are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (61.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (29.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.07%), and White (Hispanic) (1.53%).

None of the households in Montgomery, AL 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.

96.7% of the residents in Montgomery, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Montgomery, AL are Auburn University at Montgomery (1,083 degrees awarded in 2021), Faulkner University (878 degrees), and Alabama State University (652 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Montgomery, AL was $125,600, and the homeownership rate was 53.5%.

Most people in Montgomery, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Montgomery, AL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Montgomery, AL is home to a population of 201k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.1% of Montgomery, AL residents were born outside of the country (10.3k people).

In 2021, there were 2.11 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (123k people) in Montgomery, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 58.4k White (Non-Hispanic) and 6.63k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.7%

2021 Citizenship

96.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.7% of Montgomery, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Montgomery, AL was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Montgomery, AL

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
123k ± 1.07k
White (Non-Hispanic)
58.4k ± 893
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.63k ± 360

3.96%

Hispanic Population

7.96k people

3.96% of the people in Montgomery, AL are hispanic (7.96k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
47,376 ± 5,318 people
Guatemala
14,765 ± 2,979 people
Korea
9,877 ± 2,438 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 47,376 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 14,765 and Korea with 9,877.

Foreign-Born Population

5.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10.3k people

5.05%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.1k people

As of 2021, 5.1% of Montgomery, AL residents (10.3k 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, AL was 5.05%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,052 ± 652
Vietnam
3,589 ± 337
Gulf War (1990s)
2,972 ± 328

Montgomery, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Montgomery, AL employs 85.9k people. The largest industries in Montgomery, AL are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,986 people), Manufacturing (10,360 people), and Retail Trade (9,456 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,283), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,609), and Utilities ($55,000).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,361. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

85.9k

2021 Value

± 2,716

−0.871%

1 Year decline

± 4.37%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Montgomery, AL declined at a rate of −0.871%, from 86.7k employees to 85.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Montgomery, AL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,595 people), Sales & Related Occupations (8,148 people), and Production Occupations (7,751 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Montgomery, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

85.9k

2021 Value

± 2,716

−0.871%

1 Year decline

± 4.37%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Montgomery, AL declined at a rate of −0.871%, from 86.7k employees to 85.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Montgomery, AL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,986 people), Manufacturing (10,360 people), and Retail Trade (9,456 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Montgomery, AL, though some of these residents may live in Montgomery, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,433

Median earning men ± $1,699

$30,935

Median earning women ± $1,580

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,867), Information ($56,976), and Public Administration ($56,071).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,432), Public Administration ($44,112), and Wholesale Trade ($42,785).

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 Alabama. 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 Alabama.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $48.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($20.5B) and Mixed freight ($19.8B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$267B

2020 Value in Alabama

$540B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

102% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $267B. This is expected to increase 102% to $540B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$30.3B
Florida
$20.6B
Tennessee
$13B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $30.3B, followed by Florida with $20.6B and Tennessee and $13B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 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

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

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 Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 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 Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Montgomery, AL awarded 3,636 degrees. The student population of Montgomery, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,915 male students and 10,063 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Montgomery, AL are Black or African American (1,800 and 51.3%), followed by White (1,440 and 41%), Hispanic or Latino (81 and 2.31%), and Unknown (73 and 2.08%).

The largest universities in Montgomery, AL by number of degrees awarded are Auburn University at Montgomery (1,083 and 29.8%), Faulkner University (878 and 24.1%), and Alabama State University (652 and 17.9%).

The most popular majors in Montgomery, AL are General Business Administration & Management (413 and 11.4%), Registered Nursing (178 and 4.9%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (169 and 4.65%).

The median tuition costs in Montgomery, AL are $21,500 for private four year colleges, and $8,160 and $17,304 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Montgomery, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 15,978 (37% men and 63% 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 15,978 students enrolled in Montgomery, AL, 37% men and 63% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 9,226 records, of which 69.2% were women and 30.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
178 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
160 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
159 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Montgomery, AL was General Business Administration & Management with 178 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Auburn University at Montgomery
1,083 degrees awarded
Faulkner University
878 degrees awarded
Alabama State University
652 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Auburn University at Montgomery with 1,083 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,266 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Montgomery, AL, which is 0.534 times less than the 2,370 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 1,800 degrees mean that there were 1.25 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,440 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,804) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) 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, 0.898% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.82% 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 (1.21M), Some college (906k), and Secondary Education (641k).

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, AL was $125,600 in 2021, which is 0.513 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $121,100 to $125,600, a 3.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Montgomery, AL is 53.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Montgomery, AL have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Montgomery, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Montgomery, AL is $49,989. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Montgomery, AL was Census Tract 56.08 with a value of $156,063, followed by Census Tract 56.07 and Census Tract 9, with respective values of $115,356 and $110,017.

Housing

Property

$125,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,844

$42,143

Median Property Taxes

±$1,644

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, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

53.5%

Homeownership

2021

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 53.5% of the housing units in Montgomery, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 56.08
Census Tract 56.07
Census Tract 9

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Montgomery, AL was Census Tract 56.08 with a value of $156,063, followed by Census Tract 56.07 and Census Tract 9, with respective values of $115,356 and $110,017.

The following map shows all of the places in Montgomery, AL 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.

$49,989

Median Household Income

± $1,774

78.8k

Number of Households

± 2,419

In 2021, the median household income of the 78.8k households in Montgomery, AL grew to $49,989 from the previous year's value of $49,608.

The following chart displays the households in Montgomery, AL 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, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2021, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0218% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.4%)
Carpooled (9.12%)
Worked At Home (5.81%)

In 2021, 82.4% of workers in Montgomery, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.12%) and those who worked at home (5.81%).

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

19.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Montgomery, AL have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.64% of the workforce in Montgomery, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Montgomery, AL (41.1k out of 194k 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 Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Montgomery, AL is Black, followed by White 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.

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.

Health

89.1% of the population of Montgomery, AL has health coverage, with 39% on employee plans, 22.4% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 4.03% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, AL see 972 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.02% decrease from the previous year (982 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1269 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 570 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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972 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montgomery County, AL

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, AL see an average of 972 patients per year. This represents a 1.02% decrease from the previous year (982 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 22.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.3% were men and 54.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.9%

Uninsured

39%

Employer Coverage

22.4%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

4.03%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Montgomery, AL grew by 2.94% from 10.6% to 10.9%.

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