Montgomery County Demographics
A map of Montgomery County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 16,504 | 64.1% |
Black | 4,192 | 16.3% |
Hispanic | 3,924 | 15.2% |
Multiracial | 615 | 2.4% |
Asian | 391 | 1.5% |
Native American/Other | 125 | 0.5% |
Montgomery County, North Carolina had a population of 25,751 in 2020. It was 64.1% White, 16.3% Black, 1.5% Asian, 15.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Montgomery County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Montgomery County is the 74th most populous county of the 100 counties in North Carolina.
Montgomery County's White Population
16,504 residents of Montgomery County identify as White, or 64.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Montgomery County roughly similar to the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Montgomery County is ranked #54 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Montgomery County is more White than neighboring Richmond County (55% White), and Anson County (48% White). Montgomery County is less White than neighboring Stanly County (77.8% White), Randolph County (75.2% White), and Moore County (75.6% White).
Montgomery County's Black Population
4,192 residents of Montgomery County identify as Black, or 16.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Montgomery County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Montgomery County is ranked #52 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Montgomery County is more Black than neighboring Stanly County (11.2% Black), Randolph County (6% Black), and Moore County (10.6% Black). Montgomery County is less Black than neighboring Richmond County (29.7% Black), and Anson County (44.6% Black).
Montgomery County's Asian Population
391 residents of Montgomery County identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Montgomery County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Montgomery County is ranked #22 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Montgomery County is more Asian than neighboring Richmond County (0.8% Asian), Anson County (1% Asian), and Moore County (1.2% Asian). Montgomery County is less Asian than neighboring Stanly County (1.8% Asian).
Montgomery County's Hispanic Population
3,924 residents of Montgomery County identify as Hispanic, or 15.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Montgomery County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Montgomery County is ranked #6 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Montgomery County is more Hispanic than neighboring Stanly County (4.9% Hispanic), Richmond County (7.2% Hispanic), Randolph County (13.2% Hispanic), Anson County (3% Hispanic), and Moore County (7.4% Hispanic).
Montgomery County's Native American/Other Population
125 residents of Montgomery County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Montgomery County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Montgomery County is ranked #93 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Montgomery County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stanly County (0.6% Native American/Other), Richmond County (2.7% Native American/Other), Randolph County (0.8% Native American/Other), Anson County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Moore County (1.1% Native American/Other).
Montgomery County's Multiracial Population
615 residents of Montgomery County identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Montgomery County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Montgomery County is ranked #95 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Montgomery County is less Multiracial than neighboring Stanly County (3.7% Multiracial), Richmond County (4.6% Multiracial), Randolph County (3.4% Multiracial), Anson County (2.8% Multiracial), and Moore County (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.