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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

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

About Montclair, VA

Montclair is a city in Virginia with a population of 22,295. It ranks #58 among cities in Virginia by population. The median age is 39.0, in line with the national median. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

The median household income in Montclair is $143,357, above the US median of $74,580. 2.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $561,700, with monthly rent averaging $2,207. The homeownership rate of 89.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Montclair reflects 54.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 24.6% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 41.6 minutes each way.

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.

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

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