Montgomery, AL
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 1.12.21)
AGE IN MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
Age Range | Population | Percent |
20 to 24 years | 15,724 | 7.9% |
25 to 29 years | 15,887 | 7.9% |
30 to 34 years | 13,977 | 7.0% |
35 to 39 years | 12,350 | 6.2% |
40 to 44 years | 12,962 | 6.5% |
45 to 49 years | 11,753 | 5.9% |
50 to 54 years | 12,376 | 6.2% |
55 to 59 years | 12,656 | 6.3% |
60 to 64 years | 11,314 | 5.7% |
65 to 69 years | 9,396 | 4.7% |
70 to 74 years | 6,338 | 3.2% |
75 to 79 years | 5,196 | 2.6% |
80 to 84 years | 3,461 | 1.7% |
85+ years | 3,043 | 1.5% |
The median age in Montgomery is 35.3 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
White | 66,586 | 33.3% |
Black or African American | 121,381 | 60.6% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 341 | 0.2% |
Asian | 5,655 | 2.8% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.0% |
Other | 2,443 | 1.2% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
Education Level | Population | Percent |
Less than 9th grade | 5,874 | 4.5% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 13,415 | 10.3% |
High school graduate (includes GED) | 33,346 | 25.5% |
Some college, no degree | 28,013 | 21.4% |
Associate’s degree | 8,738 | 6.7% |
Bachelor’s degree | 24,452 | 18.7% |
Graduate or professional degree | 16,871 | 12.9% |
High school graduate or higher | 111,420 | 85.2% |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 41,323 | 31.6% |
Less than Bachelor’s degree | 89,386 | 68.4% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
Annual Household Income | Percent |
Less than $10,000 | 9.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 6.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 12.6% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 10.8% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 13.8% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 11.0% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% |
$200,000 or more | 3.8% |
Median household income: $45,921
Mean household income: $65,986
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
Education Level | Average Income |
Less than high school graduate | $20,183 |
High school graduate (includes GED) | $23,594 |
Some college or Associate’s degree | $30,544 |
Bachelor’s degree | $44,185 |
Graduate or professional degree | $57,876 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
Population | Percent | |
Population 15+ years | 159,929 | NA |
Never married | 69,579 | 43.5% |
Now married (except separated) | 57,180 | 35.8% |
Separated | 4,926 | 3.1% |
Widowed | 9,125 | 5.7% |
Divorced | 19,119 | 12.0% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
Population | Percent | |
Living beneath poverty line | 39,782 | 20.6% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
Owner-occupied housing units | 43,866 |
Renter-occupied housing units | 35,502 |
Single-family detached units | 63,460 |
Homeownership rate | 55.3% |
Vacancy rate | 13.9% |
Renters rate | 44.7% |
Average housing value | $157,348 |
Average monthly owner cost (with mortgage) | $821 |
Average rent | $704 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
Average income | $65,986 |
Average household size | 2.44 |
Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 61.7% |
Percent disabled | 16.2% |
Percent with health coverage | 89.0% |
Average travel time to work (in minutes) | 19.7 |
Percent workers using public transportation | 0.6% |
Percent veterans | 9.5% |
Percent foreign born | 5.0% |
Percent speaking Spanish at home | 1.4% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
Total consumer expenditures per household | $55,780.23 |
Alcoholic beverages | $423.47 |
Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $251.06 |
Beer consumed away from home | $75.20 |
Wine consumed away from home | $36.25 |
Apparel & services | $1,622.93 |
Men’s apparel | $307.22 |
Women’s apparel | $541.26 |
Children’s apparel | $251.35 |
Boys’ apparel | $86.02 |
Girls’ apparel | $95.39 |
Footwear | $369.53 |
Dining out (food away from home) | $2,783.40 |
Dining out – Breakfast | $283.34 |
Dining out – Lunch | $871.07 |
Dining out – Dinner | $1,288.37 |
Education | $1,137.65 |
Entertainment / recreation | $2,410.72 |
Club membership fees | $166.99 |
Dating services | $0.64 |
Pet food | $196.80 |
Pet services | $47.40 |
Food consumed at home | $3,924.32 |
Bakery products consumed at home | $515.38 |
Dairy products consumed at home | $399.48 |
Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $759.01 |
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $872.58 |
Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $390.00 |
Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,377.88 |
Health care | $4,453.84 |
Medical services | $808.26 |
Nonprescription drugs | $110.46 |
Household Services | $1,526.10 |
Care for the elderly and handicapped | $59.04 |
Lawn and garden services | $326.96 |
Housekeeping services | $126.91 |
PC repair | $5.05 |
Housing | $17,489.63 |
Home improvements | $1,864.23 |
Utilities, fuel, and public services | $3,755.63 |
Phone services | $1,356.94 |
Water | $552.33 |
Life and other insurance | $335.75 |
Pensions and social security | $5,896.68 |
Personal care products and services | $675.37 |
Hair care products | $81.30 |
Personal care products | $288.10 |
Local transportation | $6,525.96 |
Gasoline | $1,711.45 |
Vehicle maintenance and repair | $876.47 |
Travel | $1,593.31 |
Airline fares | $383.36 |
Auto / truck rental on trips | $18.69 |
Lodging on trips | $436.95 |
Food and drink on trips | $386.18 |
Entertainment on trips | $137.03 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY (home to MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA)
% with any debt in collections | 48% |
Average debt in collections | $1,892 |
% with medical debt in collections | 23% |
Average medical debt in collections | $1,131 |
% with student loan debt | 22% |
Average student loan debt | $28,442 |
Average monthly student loan payment | $205 |
% with auto debt | 25% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
Year | Population | Percent |
January 2019 | 3,987 | 4.3% |
February 2019 | 3,730 | 4.0% |
March 2019 | 3,312 | 3.6% |
April 2019 | 2,602 | 2.8% |
May 2019 | 2,393 | 2.6% |
June 2019 | 3,107 | 3.4% |
July 2019 | 2,998 | 3.3% |
August 2019 | 2,877 | 3.1% |
September 2019 | 2,534 | 2.8% |
October 2019 | 2,507 | 2.7% |
November 2019 | 2,381 | 2.6% |
December 2019 | 2,474 | 2.7% |
January 2020 | 3,097 | 3.4% |
February 2020 | 2,810 | 3.1% |
March 2020 | 2,978 | 3.3% |
April 2020 | 14,550 | 15.7% |
May 2020 | 11,404 | 12.1% |
June 2020 | 10,581 | 11.5% |
July 2020 | 11,677 | 12.4% |
August 2020 | 8,353 | 9.0% |
September 2020 | 9,890 | 10.5% |
October 2020 | 8,387 | 9.0% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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