Montgomery County Demographics

A map of Montgomery County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	38,160	38,237	77.0%	77.2%
Hispanic	7,632	7,312	15.4%	14.8%
Multiracial	1,716	2,215	3.5%	4.5%
Black	1,232	987	2.5%	2.0%
Asian	417	479	0.8%	1.0%
Native American/Other	371	302	0.7%	0.6%

Montgomery County, New York has an estimated population of 49,528, a less than 1% change from the 49,532 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.0% White, 15.4% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 2.5% Black, 0.8% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montgomery County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montgomery is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Montgomery County, that probability was 38.0% in 2020 and 38.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montgomery County is ranked the 46th most populous county in New York, out of 62 counties. Montgomery County was ranked the 46th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Montgomery County's White Population

38,160 residents of Montgomery County, or 77.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montgomery County is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Montgomery County ranks 42nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Montgomery County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 77.0%.

Montgomery County is more White than neighboring Schenectady County (67.7% White), and Albany County (68% White). Montgomery County is less White than neighboring Fulton County (87.9% White), Schoharie County (88.7% White), and Saratoga County (86.8% White).

Montgomery County's Black Population

1,232 residents of Montgomery County, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montgomery County is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Montgomery County ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery County's Black population has grown by an estimated 24.8%. Black residents' share of Montgomery County's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.5%.

Montgomery County is more Black than neighboring Fulton County (1.4% Black), Schoharie County (1.3% Black), and Saratoga County (1.6% Black). Montgomery County is less Black than neighboring Schenectady County (9.6% Black), and Albany County (11.5% Black).

Montgomery County's Asian Population

417 residents of Montgomery County, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montgomery County is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Montgomery County ranks 40th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. Asian residents' share of Montgomery County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Montgomery County is less Asian than neighboring Fulton County (0.9% Asian), Schoharie County (0.9% Asian), Schenectady County (4.9% Asian), Albany County (7.5% Asian), and Saratoga County (3% Asian).

Montgomery County's Hispanic Population

7,632 residents of Montgomery County, or 15.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montgomery County is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Montgomery County ranks 13th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Montgomery County's population has increased from 14.8% to 15.4%.

Montgomery County is more Hispanic than neighboring Fulton County (4.4% Hispanic), Schoharie County (4% Hispanic), Schenectady County (8.3% Hispanic), Albany County (7.3% Hispanic), and Saratoga County (3.9% Hispanic).

Montgomery County's Native American/Other Population

371 residents of Montgomery County, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Montgomery County is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Montgomery County ranks 40th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 22.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montgomery County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Montgomery County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fulton County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Saratoga County (0.6% Native American/Other). Montgomery County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Schoharie County (1.4% Native American/Other), and Schenectady County (1.9% Native American/Other).

Montgomery County's Multiracial Population

1,716 residents of Montgomery County, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montgomery County is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Montgomery County ranks 19th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Montgomery County's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.5%.

Montgomery County is less Multiracial than neighboring Fulton County (4.9% Multiracial), Schoharie County (3.7% Multiracial), Schenectady County (7.6% Multiracial), Albany County (5% Multiracial), and Saratoga County (4% 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.