Montgomery County, Kentucky Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 37th-largest in Kentucky

The population of Montgomery County, Kentucky is 28,271 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 37th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $57,468, the median home value is $163,800, and the median age is 40.6.

The population of Montgomery County has grown 8.3% since 2010 (26,554 → 28,771), a +0.57% annualized rate.

Montgomery County within Kentucky · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

28,271

Population

+0.57%

Annual growth

143

People / sq mi

$57,468

Median Income

$163,800

Median Home Value

Montgomery County covers 197 sq mi of land at 143.2 people per square mile.

About Montgomery County, KY

Montgomery County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 28,271. It ranks #37 among counties in Kentucky by population. The median age is 40.6, older than the national median. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

The median household income in Montgomery County is $57,468, below the US median of $74,580. 11.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $163,800, with monthly rent averaging $796. The homeownership rate of 66.3% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Montgomery County reflects 20.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.8 minutes each way.

Montgomery County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Montgomery County had a population of 26,554 in 2010 and 28,771 in 2024, a 8.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 28,771 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.58%.

28,771

Population (2024)

26,554

Population (2010)

28,771

Peak (2024)

0.58%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	26,554	-	-	estimate
2011	26,762	+208	+0.78%	estimate
2012	26,870	+108	+0.40%	estimate
2013	27,243	+373	+1.39%	estimate
2014	27,381	+138	+0.51%	estimate
2015	27,594	+213	+0.78%	estimate
2016	27,692	+98	+0.36%	estimate
2017	27,954	+262	+0.95%	estimate
2018	28,179	+225	+0.80%	estimate
2019	28,197	+18	+0.06%	estimate
2020	28,105	-92	-0.33%	estimate
2021	28,218	+113	+0.40%	estimate
2022	28,348	+130	+0.46%	estimate
2023	28,531	+183	+0.65%	estimate
2024	28,771	+240	+0.84%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	92.5%
Black or African American	2.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.6

Median Age

51.5%

Female

48.5%

Male

17.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.4%

5–9

6.7%

10–14

7.1%

15–19

6.1%

20–24

6.0%

25–34

12.6%

35–44

12.2%

45–54

14.1%

55–59

7.8%

60–64

5.0%

65–74

10.7%

75–84

4.7%

85+

1.6%

Children (under 15): 19.2% · Seniors (65+): 17.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$57,468$-4,949 vs state
Mean household income	$71,993
Per-capita income	$28,562
Poverty rate	11.7%-0.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.3%
Employment-to-population	55.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

22.7%

Professional & business services

22.1%

Construction

7.4%

Retail trade

6.1%

Education & health care

5.7%

Finance & real estate

5.4%

Information

5.1%

Public administration

3.3%

The largest employment sector in Montgomery County is manufacturing, accounting for 22.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

0.5%

Carpool

83.1%

Public transit

7.1%

Work from home

25.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$163,800$-28,500 vs state

Median home value

$796

Median rent

66.3%

Homeownership rate

12,204

Total housing units

89.7%

Occupied

10.3%

Vacant

33.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.0%

With health insurance

94.6%

With broadband internet

19.4%

Foreign-born

6.9%

Veterans (18+)

20.3%

With a disability

95.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

85.0%

High School+

20.8%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Kentucky

Louisville/Jefferson County (627,210)Lexington-Fayette (321,122)Bowling Green (73,638)Owensboro (60,112)Covington (40,902)Georgetown (38,206)Richmond (35,498)Florence (32,334)Elizabethtown (31,870)Nicholasville (31,625)All Kentucky cities →

Other counties in Kentucky

Jefferson County (777,392)Fayette County (321,122)Kenton County (169,817)Boone County (137,676)Warren County (137,549)Hardin County (111,452)Daviess County (103,195)Madison County (94,064)Campbell County (93,193)Bullitt County (83,209)All Kentucky counties →

Part of Kentucky

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Metro areas in Kentucky

Cincinnati (2,255,257)Louisville/Jefferson County (1,361,847)Lexington (517,378)Huntington (372,801)Clarksville (328,626)Bowling Green (183,194)Elizabethtown (126,480)Owensboro (112,322)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Montgomery County, Kentucky has a population of 28,271 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 37th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 143 people per square mile.

The population of Montgomery County has grown 8.3% since 2010 (26,554 → 28,771), a +0.57% annualized rate.

The median household income in Montgomery County, Kentucky is $57,468, with mean (average) household income of $71,993 and per-capita income of $28,562. 11.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Montgomery County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.5%), Black or African American (2.6%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Montgomery County, Kentucky is 40.6 years. Residents are 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

The median home value in Montgomery County is $163,800 and median monthly rent is $796. 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 12,204 total housing units, 10.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Montgomery County, Kentucky is manufacturing, employing 22.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Montgomery County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.