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
| White | 50.7% |
| Black or African American | 20.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 21.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 19.9% |
| Public Administration | 17.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.1% |
| Construction | 5.4% |
| Retail Trade | 5.2% |
| Information | 4.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 1.2% |
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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.