Montgomery County, OH

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2021 Population

536,136

0.78% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0.256% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

15.3%

4.48% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$56,543

6.56% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$133,400

6.81% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

249,881

0.751% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Montgomery County, OH had a population of 536k people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $56,543. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Montgomery County, OH grew from 531,988 to 536,136, a 0.78% increase and its median household income grew from $53,064 to $56,543, a 6.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Montgomery County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.98%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.13%), and White (Hispanic) (1.44%).

None of the households in Montgomery County, OH 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.

97.5% of the residents in Montgomery County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Montgomery County, OH are Sinclair Community College (9,757 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Dayton (3,510 degrees), and Dayton School of Medical Massage (293 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Montgomery County, OH was $133,400, and the homeownership rate was 62%.

Most people in Montgomery County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Montgomery County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Montgomery County, OH borders Butler County, OH, Clark County, OH, Darke County, OH, Greene County, OH, Miami County, OH, Preble County, OH, and Warren County, OH.

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United States Ohio

Population & Diversity

Montgomery County, OH is home to a population of 536k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.97% of Montgomery County, OH residents were born outside of the country (26.6k people).

In 2021, there were 3.41 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (374k people) in Montgomery County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 110k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 21.4k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.5%

2021 Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.5% of Montgomery County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Montgomery County, OH was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Montgomery County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
374k ± 683
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
110k ± 1.2k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
21.4k ± 1.44k

3.28%

Hispanic Population

17.6k people

3.28% of the people in Montgomery County, OH are hispanic (17.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Montgomery County, OH 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 Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
66,680 ± 6,322 people
Mexico
44,514 ± 5,170 people
China
34,822 ± 4,575 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,680 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,514 and China with 34,822.

Foreign-Born Population

4.97%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

26.6k people

4.92%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

26.2k people

As of 2021, 4.97% of Montgomery County, OH residents (26.6k 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, OH was 4.92%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
11,572 ± 685
Gulf War (2001-)
8,223 ± 601
Gulf War (1990s)
5,592 ± 566

Montgomery County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.41 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Montgomery County, OH employs 250k people. The largest industries in Montgomery County, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (42,320 people), Manufacturing (32,916 people), and Retail Trade (26,947 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($77,752), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($76,111), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($62,789).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

250k

2021 Value

± 4,053

0.751%

1 Year growth

± 2.26%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Montgomery County, OH grew at a rate of 0.751%, from 248k employees to 250k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Montgomery County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (28,835 people), Management Occupations (23,300 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (22,671 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Montgomery County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

250k

2021 Value

± 4,053

0.751%

1 Year growth

± 2.26%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Montgomery County, OH grew at a rate of 0.751%, from 248k employees to 250k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Montgomery County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (42,320 people), Manufacturing (32,916 people), and Retail Trade (26,947 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Montgomery County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Montgomery County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,874

Median earning men ± $826

$32,931

Median earning women ± $647

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($83,037), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($55,764), and Information ($54,848).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($61,486), Construction ($41,930), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,422).

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 Ohio. 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 Ohio.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

5,586
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
3,192
Manufacturing
2,853
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

$7.66M
Manufacturing
$7.56M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$2.32M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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 Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Montgomery County, OH went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.27%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 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. (50.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.27%)
Libertarian Party

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 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 Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Montgomery County, OH awarded 14,977 degrees. The student population of Montgomery County, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 15,707 male students and 17,949 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Montgomery County, OH are White (9,857 and 69.1%), followed by Black or African American (2,789 and 19.6%), Unknown (513 and 3.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (447 and 3.14%).

The largest universities in Montgomery County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Sinclair Community College (9,757 and 65.1%), University of Dayton (3,510 and 23.4%), and Dayton School of Medical Massage (293 and 1.96%).

The most popular majors in Montgomery County, OH are Customer Service Support Operation (3,423 and 22.9%), General Business Administration & Management (968 and 6.46%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (333 and 2.22%).

The median tuition costs in Montgomery County, OH are $29,561 for private four year colleges, and $3,649 and $7,396 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 County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 33,656 (46.7% men and 53.3% 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 33,656 students enrolled in Montgomery County, OH, 46.7% men and 53.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 22,085 records, of which 56.1% were women and 43.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
333 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
223 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
222 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Montgomery County, OH was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 333 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Sinclair Community College
9,757 degrees awarded
University of Dayton
3,510 degrees awarded
Dayton School of Medical Massage
293 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sinclair Community College with 9,757 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 8,274 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Montgomery County, OH, which is 1.23 times more than the 6,703 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 9,857 degrees mean that there were 3.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,789 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 ($29,561) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,219) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($5,313) 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Measure

In 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% 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 (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

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, OH was $133,400 in 2021, which is 0.545 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $124,900 to $133,400, a 6.81% increase. The homeownership rate in Montgomery County, OH is 62%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Montgomery County, OH have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Montgomery County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Montgomery County, OH is $56,543. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Montgomery County, OH was Census Tract 403.05 with a value of $180,813, followed by Census Tract 101 and Census Tract 401.02, with respective values of $163,393 and $138,571.

In 2022, 14.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Montgomery County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.03%.

Housing

Property

$133,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,111

$140,179

Median Property Taxes

±$2,639

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, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

62%

Homeownership

2021

61.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62% of the housing units in Montgomery County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 403.05
Census Tract 101
Census Tract 401.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Montgomery County, OH was Census Tract 403.05 with a value of $180,813, followed by Census Tract 101 and Census Tract 401.02, with respective values of $163,393 and $138,571.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Montgomery County, OH 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.

$56,543

Median Household Income

± $954

226k

Number of Households

± 3,756

In 2021, the median household income of the 226k households in Montgomery County, OH grew to $56,543 from the previous year's value of $53,064.

The following chart displays the households in Montgomery County, OH 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, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Carpooled (7.84%)
Worked At Home (7.13%)

In 2021, 79.8% of workers in Montgomery County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.84%) and those who worked at home (7.13%).

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

22.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Montgomery County, OH have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% of the workforce in Montgomery County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Montgomery County, OH 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, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Montgomery County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Montgomery County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.03%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

15.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Montgomery County, OH (79.2k out of 518k 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 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Montgomery County, OH is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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, 20.5% of the children was living in poverty in Montgomery County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.4%.

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 399 in Montgomery County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 43.8 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

93.2% of the population of Montgomery County, OH has health coverage, with 46.1% on employee plans, 20.5% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 2.57% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, OH see 1024 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.85% decrease from the previous year (1054 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1749 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 312 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,024 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montgomery County, OH

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, OH see an average of 1,024 patients per year. This represents a 2.85% decrease from the previous year (1,054 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.79%

Uninsured

46.1%

Employer Coverage

20.5%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

2.57%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Montgomery County, OH grew by 3.35% from 6.57% to 6.79%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Montgomery County, OH 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 68.9 in Montgomery County, OH.

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

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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 36.5% in Montgomery County, OH.

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

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