Montgomery County, Tennessee Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 7th-largest in Tennessee

The population of Montgomery County, Tennessee is 227,957 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 7th-largest county in Tennessee. The median household income is $72,365, the median home value is $248,300, and the median age is 31.7.

The population of Montgomery County has grown 42.1% since 2010 (173,181 → 246,025), a +2.54% annualized rate.

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

227,957

Population

+2.54%

Annual growth

423

People / sq mi

$72,365

Median Income

$248,300

Median Home Value

Montgomery County covers 539 sq mi of land at 422.8 people per square mile.

About Montgomery County, TN

Montgomery County is a county in Tennessee with a population of 227,957. It ranks #7 among counties in Tennessee by population. The median age is 31.7, younger than the national median. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

The median household income in Montgomery County is $72,365, near the US median of $74,580. 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $248,300, with monthly rent averaging $1,219. The homeownership rate of 62.9% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Montgomery County reflects 31.7% 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 27.2 minutes each way.

Montgomery County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Montgomery County had a population of 173,181 in 2010 and 246,025 in 2024, a 42.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 246,025 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.55%.

246,025

Population (2024)

173,181

Population (2010)

246,025

Peak (2024)

2.55%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	173,181	-	-	estimate
2011	176,603	+3,422	+1.98%	estimate
2012	184,946	+8,343	+4.72%	estimate
2013	184,480	-466	-0.25%	estimate
2014	189,294	+4,814	+2.61%	estimate
2015	192,749	+3,455	+1.83%	estimate
2016	194,823	+2,074	+1.08%	estimate
2017	200,228	+5,405	+2.77%	estimate
2018	205,849	+5,621	+2.81%	estimate
2019	209,807	+3,958	+1.92%	estimate
2020	221,309	+11,502	+5.48%	estimate
2021	227,780	+6,471	+2.92%	estimate
2022	235,252	+7,472	+3.28%	estimate
2023	240,398	+5,146	+2.19%	estimate
2024	246,025	+5,627	+2.34%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	64.3%
Black or African American	20.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

31.7

Median Age

50.1%

Female

49.9%

Male

9.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.9%

5–9

7.4%

10–14

7.6%

15–19

6.5%

20–24

8.1%

25–34

18.4%

35–44

14.2%

45–54

10.6%

55–59

4.8%

60–64

4.8%

65–74

6.3%

75–84

2.7%

85+

0.8%

Children (under 15): 22.9% · Seniors (65+): 9.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$72,365+$5,268 vs state
Mean household income	$88,167
Per-capita income	$33,645
Poverty rate	8.7%-1.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.3%
Employment-to-population	56.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.2%

Manufacturing

11.0%

Finance & real estate

10.6%

Education & health care

9.8%

Public administration

7.9%

Construction

6.7%

Retail trade

5.2%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.6%

The largest employment sector in Montgomery County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

1.0%

Carpool

80.8%

Public transit

7.1%

Work from home

27.2 min

Avg commute

Housing

$248,300$-8,500 vs state

Median home value

$1,219

Median rent

62.9%

Homeownership rate

90,226

Total housing units

93.5%

Occupied

6.5%

Vacant

37.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.1%

With health insurance

97.8%

With broadband internet

53.0%

Foreign-born

19.3%

Veterans (18+)

14.9%

With a disability

90.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.3%

High School+

31.7%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Tennessee

Nashville-Davidson (684,298)Memphis (629,063)Knoxville (193,721)Chattanooga (182,832)Clarksville (171,897)Murfreesboro (157,547)Franklin (85,575)Johnson City (71,455)Jackson (68,098)Hendersonville (62,390)All Tennessee cities →

Other counties in Tennessee

Shelby County (922,195)Davidson County (709,846)Knox County (487,401)Hamilton County (370,913)Rutherford County (351,591)Williamson County (254,609)Sumner County (200,553)Sullivan County (159,693)Wilson County (153,587)Blount County (137,747)All Tennessee counties →

Part of Tennessee

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Metro areas in Tennessee

Nashville (2,043,713)Memphis (1,341,606)Knoxville (919,553)Chattanooga (569,333)Clarksville (328,626)Kingsport (309,580)Johnson City (208,934)Jackson (180,844)All US metros →

County rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Montgomery County, Tennessee has a population of 227,957 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 7th-largest county in Tennessee. Population density is 423 people per square mile.

The population of Montgomery County has grown 42.1% since 2010 (173,181 → 246,025), a +2.54% annualized rate.

The median household income in Montgomery County, Tennessee is $72,365, with mean (average) household income of $88,167 and per-capita income of $33,645. 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Montgomery County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (64.3%), Black or African American (20.0%), Hispanic or Latino (2.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Montgomery County, Tennessee is 31.7 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.

The median home value in Montgomery County is $248,300 and median monthly rent is $1,219. 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 90,226 total housing units, 6.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Montgomery County, Tennessee is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

Nashville-Davidson is among the largest cities associated with Montgomery County, Tennessee, with a population of 684,298.