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Population Review

Montclair, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Montclair, Virginia is 22,295 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 58th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $143,357, the median home value is $561,700, and the median age is 39.0.

22,295

Population

3708

People / sq mi

$143,357

Median Income

$561,700

Median Home Value

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Montclair covers 6.0 sq mi of land at 3708 people per square mile.

About Montclair, VA

Homeownership is the standout figure in Montclair: 89.6% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 22,295 residents, Montclair is a city in Virginia.

Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $143,357, putting Montclair near the top of US cities. Only 2.9% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $561,700, with typical rent around $2,207.

Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 54.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 24.6% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 42 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Montclair, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Race & Ethnicity

White50.7%
Black or African American20.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$143,357

Median Household Income

$57,083

Per Capita Income

2.9%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$561,700

Median Home Value

$2,207

Median Rent

89.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.2%

High School+

54.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.7%

Drive Alone

60.2%

Public Transit

24.6%

Work From Home

41.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

46.6%

Foreign Born

78.3%

Non-English at Home

18.4%

Veterans

13.1%

With Disability

94.3%

Health Insurance

99.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management21.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate19.9%
Public Administration17.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.1%
Construction5.4%
Retail Trade5.2%
Information4.2%
Transportation & Warehousing1.4%
Manufacturing1.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Montclair, Virginia has a population of 22,295 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 58th-largest city in Virginia.

The median household income in Montclair, Virginia is $143,357, with 2.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Montclair, Virginia is $561,700, with median monthly rent at $2,207 and a homeownership rate of 89.6%.

The median age in Montclair, Virginia is 39.0 years. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.