Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
1056910
Sex Ratio
95.3 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.92 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Montgomery County, MD, exhibits a population growth rate of 0% over the past year, with a 13-year CAGR of 0.92%, indicating stable demographics. The median age is slightly higher than the state average at 39.8 years, with a sex ratio of 95.3 males per 100 females. The county has a higher age dependency ratio (64.2) compared to Maryland's average (61.6), reflecting a greater proportion of dependents. Notably, 22.9% of the population is under 18, while 16.2% are over 65, positioning Montgomery as a relatively youthful county compared to others like Baltimore City, which has a median age of 36.
Dependency Rate
64.2 %
Median Age
39.8 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
16.2 %
Active Aging Index
85.6 %
Old Dependency Rate
26.6 %
Young Dependency Rate
37.6 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
385284
Married-couple Household
207473
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
0.73 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
0.52 %
Average Household Size
2.72 p
Average Family Size
3.28 p
Household with Children (%)
34.3 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
30.5 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
32.2 %
Now Married
54.8 %
Widowed
4.6 %
Divorced
8.5 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.