Montgomery County Demographics
A map of Montgomery County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 131,294 | 59.7% |
Black | 43,349 | 19.7% |
Hispanic | 22,934 | 10.4% |
Multiracial | 14,553 | 6.6% |
Asian | 5,039 | 2.3% |
Native American/Other | 2,900 | 1.3% |
Montgomery County, Tennessee had a population of 220,069 in 2020. It was 59.7% White, 19.7% Black, 2.3% Asian, 10.4% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 6.6% 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 7th most populous county of the 95 counties in Tennessee.
Montgomery County's White Population
131,294 residents of Montgomery County identify as White, or 59.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Montgomery County slightly less than the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 95 counties in Tennessee, Montgomery County is ranked #90 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Montgomery County is less White than neighboring Dickson County (86.5% White), Cheatham County (88.4% White), Houston County (90.4% White), Todd County (83.6% White), and Christian County (63.8% White).
Montgomery County's Black Population
43,349 residents of Montgomery County identify as Black, or 19.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Montgomery County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 95 counties in Tennessee, Montgomery County is ranked #9 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Montgomery County is more Black than neighboring Dickson County (3.6% Black), Cheatham County (2% Black), Houston County (2.4% Black), and Todd County (7.2% Black). Montgomery County is less Black than neighboring Christian County (20.9% Black).
Montgomery County's Asian Population
5,039 residents of Montgomery County identify as Asian, or 2.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Montgomery County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 95 counties in Tennessee, Montgomery County is ranked #6 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Montgomery County is more Asian than neighboring Dickson County (0.6% Asian), Cheatham County (0.4% Asian), Houston County (0.2% Asian), Todd County (0.2% Asian), and Christian County (1.3% Asian).
Montgomery County's Hispanic Population
22,934 residents of Montgomery County identify as Hispanic, or 10.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Montgomery County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 95 counties in Tennessee, Montgomery County is ranked #6 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Montgomery County is more Hispanic than neighboring Dickson County (4.8% Hispanic), Cheatham County (4.5% Hispanic), Houston County (2.4% Hispanic), Todd County (4.9% Hispanic), and Christian County (7.9% Hispanic).
Montgomery County's Native American/Other Population
2,900 residents of Montgomery County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. 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 Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 95 counties in Tennessee, Montgomery County is ranked #1 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Montgomery County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dickson County (0.6% Native American/Other), Cheatham County (0.6% Native American/Other), Houston County (1% Native American/Other), Todd County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Christian County (1% Native American/Other).
Montgomery County's Multiracial Population
14,553 residents of Montgomery County identify as Multiracial, or 6.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Montgomery County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 95 counties in Tennessee, Montgomery County is ranked #1 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Montgomery County is more Multiracial than neighboring Dickson County (4% Multiracial), Cheatham County (4.1% Multiracial), Houston County (3.5% Multiracial), Todd County (3.7% Multiracial), and Christian County (5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.