Montgomery County Demographics
A map of Montgomery County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 371,403 | 59.9% |
Hispanic | 164,089 | 26.4% |
Black | 34,177 | 5.5% |
Multiracial | 24,298 | 3.9% |
Asian | 21,436 | 3.5% |
Native American/Other | 5,040 | 0.8% |
Montgomery County, Texas had a population of 620,443 in 2020. It was 59.9% White, 5.5% Black, 3.5% Asian, 26.4% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.9% 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 11th most populous county of the 254 counties in Texas.
Montgomery County's White Population
371,403 residents of Montgomery County identify as White, or 59.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Montgomery County considerably larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Montgomery County is ranked #120 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Montgomery County is more White than neighboring Walker County (52.1% White), Harris County (27.7% White), Grimes County (57.8% White), and Waller County (41.4% White). Montgomery County is less White than neighboring San Jacinto County (70% White).
Montgomery County's Black Population
34,177 residents of Montgomery County identify as Black, or 5.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Montgomery County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Montgomery County is ranked #98 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Montgomery County is less Black than neighboring San Jacinto County (7.6% Black), Walker County (21.4% Black), Harris County (18.7% Black), Grimes County (13.1% Black), and Waller County (21.3% Black).
Montgomery County's Asian Population
21,436 residents of Montgomery County identify as Asian, or 3.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Montgomery County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Montgomery County is ranked #17 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Montgomery County is more Asian than neighboring San Jacinto County (0.3% Asian), Walker County (1.5% Asian), Grimes County (0.3% Asian), and Waller County (1.4% Asian). Montgomery County is less Asian than neighboring Harris County (7.3% Asian).
Montgomery County's Hispanic Population
164,089 residents of Montgomery County identify as Hispanic, or 26.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Montgomery County less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Montgomery County is ranked #129 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Montgomery County is more Hispanic than neighboring San Jacinto County (17.6% Hispanic), Walker County (21.7% Hispanic), and Grimes County (25.2% Hispanic). Montgomery County is less Hispanic than neighboring Harris County (43% Hispanic), and Waller County (32.5% Hispanic).
Montgomery County's Native American/Other Population
5,040 residents of Montgomery County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. 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 Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Montgomery County is ranked #82 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Montgomery County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harris County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Grimes County (0.6% Native American/Other). Montgomery County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waller County (0.9% Native American/Other).
Montgomery County's Multiracial Population
24,298 residents of Montgomery County identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Montgomery County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Montgomery County is ranked #47 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Montgomery County is more Multiracial than neighboring San Jacinto County (3.8% Multiracial), Walker County (2.5% Multiracial), Harris County (2.6% Multiracial), Grimes County (3.1% Multiracial), and Waller County (2.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.