Montgomery, Alabama Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Montgomery, Alabama is 198,440 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 3rd-largest city in Alabama. The median household income is $55,687, the median home value is $148,500, and the median age is 36.2.
The population has declined 4.8% since 2010 (205,593 → 195,818).
198,440
Population
1241
People / sq mi
$55,687
Median Income
$148,500
Median Home Value
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Montgomery covers 159.9 sq mi of land at 1241 people per square mile.
About Montgomery, AL
The poverty rate is what most separates Montgomery from the typical city: 17.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 198,440 residents, Montgomery is a city in Alabama. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Alabama in the country, at #3 by population.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $55,687, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 17.7%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $148,500, with typical rent around $1,059.
33.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, near the national average of 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 7.2% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Montgomery: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Montgomery city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Montgomery city had a population of 205,593 in 2010 and 195,818 in 2024, a -4.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 205,593 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.35%.
195,818
Population (2024)
205,593
Population (2010)
205,593
Peak (2010)
-0.35%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 205,593 |
| 2011 | 205,198 |
| 2012 | 203,946 |
| 2013 | 202,439 |
| 2014 | 201,435 |
| 2015 | 201,018 |
| 2016 | 200,441 |
| 2017 | 200,047 |
| 2018 | 198,899 |
| 2019 | 198,525 |
| 2020 | 200,048 |
| 2021 | 198,310 |
| 2022 | 197,126 |
| 2023 | 196,107 |
| 2024 | 195,818 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 27.7% |
| Black or African American | 63.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$55,687
Median Household Income
$32,068
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$148,500
Median Home Value
$1,059
Median Rent
54.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
88.7%
High School+
33.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
80.2%
Public Transit
7.2%
Work From Home
20.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
22.2%
Foreign Born
92.8%
Non-English at Home
8.8%
Veterans
16.1%
With Disability
88.7%
Health Insurance
93.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.5% |
| Manufacturing | 12.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.4% |
| Public Administration | 10.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.9% |
| Retail Trade | 6.2% |
| Information | 4.8% |
| Construction | 4.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Common questions about Montgomery, AL
Frequently Asked Questions
Montgomery, Alabama has a population of 198,440 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 3rd-largest city in Alabama.
The median household income in Montgomery, Alabama is $55,687, with 17.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Montgomery, Alabama is $148,500, with median monthly rent at $1,059 and a homeownership rate of 54.3%.
The median age in Montgomery, Alabama is 36.2 years. The population is 46.7% male and 53.3% female.
The population has declined 4.8% since 2010 (205,593 → 195,818).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.