Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
228132
Sex Ratio
89.4 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-0.4 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Montgomery County, AL, has experienced stagnant population growth over the past 13 years, with a recent decline of 0.4% in the last year, contrasting with Alabama's overall growth rate of 0.6%. The county's median age is slightly lower at 36.9 years compared to the state average of 39.3, indicating a younger demographic. However, the sex ratio of 89.4 suggests a notable gender imbalance. Montgomery's age dependency ratio of 64.5 is higher than the state average, reflecting a significant proportion of dependents, particularly among the young (38.8% under 18). This trend highlights challenges in sustaining population growth relative to other counties like Madison and Baldwin, which are experiencing more robust growth.
Dependency Rate
64.5 %
Median Age
36.9 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
15.6 %
Active Aging Index
79.2 %
Old Dependency Rate
25.7 %
Young Dependency Rate
38.8 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
89721
Married-couple Household
31462
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
0.09 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
0.66 %
Average Household Size
2.45 p
Average Family Size
3.19 p
Household with Children (%)
31.2 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
29.5 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
40.8 %
Now Married
40.1 %
Widowed
6.3 %
Divorced
12.9 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.