Montgomery City, MO Demographics

A map of Montgomery City's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,442	2,503	87.2%	89.0%
Multiracial	155	146	5.5%	5.2%
Hispanic	102	74	3.6%	2.6%
Black	69	58	2.5%	2.1%
Native American/Other	25	8	0.9%	0.3%
Asian	8	22	0.3%	0.8%

Montgomery City, Missouri has an estimated population of 2,801, a less than 1% change from the 2,811 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.2% White, 5.5% Multiracial, 3.6% Hispanic, 2.5% Black, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montgomery City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montgomery City has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Montgomery City, that probability was 20.3% in 2020 and 23.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montgomery City is ranked the 217th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Montgomery City was ranked the 208th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montgomery City's White Population

2,442 residents of Montgomery City, or 87.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montgomery City is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Montgomery City ranks 598th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery City's White population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Montgomery City's population has decreased from 89.0% to 87.2%.

Montgomery City is more White than neighboring Danville (0% White), New Florence (86.5% White), and Buell (0% White). Montgomery City is less White than neighboring Wellsville (92.4% White), and Bellflower (94.5% White).

Montgomery City's Black Population

69 residents of Montgomery City, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montgomery City is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Montgomery City ranks 287th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery City's Black population has grown by an estimated 19.0%. Black residents' share of Montgomery City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Montgomery City is more Black than neighboring Danville (0% Black), New Florence (0.4% Black), Buell (0% Black), Wellsville (0.7% Black), and Bellflower (0% Black).

Montgomery City's Asian Population

8 residents of Montgomery City, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montgomery City is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Montgomery City ranks 250th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 63.6%. Asian residents' share of Montgomery City's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Montgomery City is more Asian than neighboring Danville (0% Asian), New Florence (0% Asian), Buell (0% Asian), Wellsville (0% Asian), and Bellflower (0% Asian).

Montgomery City's Hispanic Population

102 residents of Montgomery City, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montgomery City is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Montgomery City ranks 469th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 37.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Montgomery City's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.6%.

Montgomery City is more Hispanic than neighboring Danville (0% Hispanic), Buell (0% Hispanic), Wellsville (1.1% Hispanic), and Bellflower (1.3% Hispanic). Montgomery City is less Hispanic than neighboring New Florence (8.1% Hispanic).

Montgomery City's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Montgomery City, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Montgomery City is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Montgomery City ranks 749th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 212.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montgomery City's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Montgomery City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Danville (0% Native American/Other), New Florence (0.3% Native American/Other), Buell (0% Native American/Other), Wellsville (0% Native American/Other), and Bellflower (0% Native American/Other).

Montgomery City's Multiracial Population

155 residents of Montgomery City, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montgomery City is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Montgomery City ranks 448th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Montgomery City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.5%.

Montgomery City is more Multiracial than neighboring Danville (0% Multiracial), New Florence (4.6% Multiracial), Buell (0% Multiracial), and Bellflower (4.2% Multiracial). Montgomery City is less Multiracial than neighboring Wellsville (5.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.