Montgomery, NY Demographics

A map of Montgomery's Population by Race

Montgomery, New York has an estimated population of 3,798, a less than 1% change from the 3,834 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.7% White, 31.8% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montgomery, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montgomery has become considerably more racially diverse since 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, that probability was 45.3% in 2020 and 50.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montgomery is ranked the 433rd most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 was ranked the 427th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montgomery's White Population

2,382 residents of Montgomery, or 62.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montgomery is higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Montgomery ranks 993rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's White population has declined by an estimated 13.4%. White residents' share of Montgomery's population has decreased from 71.8% to 62.7%.

Montgomery is more White than neighboring Maybrook (52% White), Walden (45.6% White), Pine Bush (57.8% White), and Watchtower (54.2% White). Montgomery is less White than neighboring Wallkill (90.6% White).

Montgomery's Black Population

43 residents of Montgomery, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montgomery is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Montgomery ranks 197th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's Black population has declined by an estimated 83.0%. Black residents' share of Montgomery's population has decreased from 6.6% to 1.1%.

Montgomery is more Black than neighboring Wallkill (0% Black). Montgomery is less Black than neighboring Maybrook (14.2% Black), Walden (12.9% Black), Pine Bush (4.5% Black), and Watchtower (20.2% Black).

Montgomery's Asian Population

10 residents of Montgomery, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montgomery is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Montgomery ranks 665th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's Asian population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Asian residents' share of Montgomery's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.3%.

Montgomery is more Asian than neighboring Pine Bush (0% Asian). Montgomery is less Asian than neighboring Maybrook (3.3% Asian), Walden (3.7% Asian), Wallkill (0.6% Asian), and Watchtower (2.1% Asian).

Montgomery's Hispanic Population

1,207 residents of Montgomery, or 31.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montgomery is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Montgomery ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 94.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Montgomery's population has increased from 16.2% to 31.8%.

Montgomery is more Hispanic than neighboring Maybrook (26.4% Hispanic), Walden (26.4% Hispanic), Pine Bush (28.6% Hispanic), Wallkill (4.9% Hispanic), and Watchtower (22.5% Hispanic).

Montgomery's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Montgomery, 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 is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Montgomery ranks 770th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 36.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montgomery's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Montgomery is more Native American/Other than neighboring Maybrook (0% Native American/Other), Walden (0% Native American/Other), Pine Bush (0% Native American/Other), Wallkill (0% Native American/Other), and Watchtower (0% Native American/Other).

Montgomery's Multiracial Population

130 residents of Montgomery, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montgomery is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Montgomery ranks 554th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Montgomery's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Montgomery is more Multiracial than neighboring Watchtower (1% Multiracial). Montgomery is less Multiracial than neighboring Maybrook (4.1% Multiracial), Walden (11.4% Multiracial), Pine Bush (9% Multiracial), and Wallkill (3.9% 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.