Montgomery, PA Demographics

A map of Montgomery's Population by Race

Montgomery, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,564, a less than 1% change from the 1,568 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.0% White, 5.6% Multiracial, 4.7% Hispanic, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 20.4% in 2020 and 20.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montgomery is ranked the 765th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 754th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montgomery's White Population

1,392 residents of Montgomery, or 89.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montgomery is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Montgomery ranks 1140th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Montgomery's population has remained roughly unchanged at 89.0%.

Montgomery is less White than neighboring Dewart (96% White), Allenwood (98.8% White), Watsontown (91.3% White), Montoursville (97.9% White), and Muncy (92.8% White).

Montgomery's Black Population

0 residents of Montgomery, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montgomery is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Montgomery ranks 1092nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Montgomery's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Montgomery is less Black than neighboring Watsontown (0.2% Black), and Muncy (1.6% Black).

Montgomery's Asian Population

7 residents of Montgomery, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montgomery is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Montgomery ranks 599th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's Asian population has declined by an estimated 56.3%. Asian residents' share of Montgomery's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

Montgomery is more Asian than neighboring Dewart (0% Asian), Allenwood (0% Asian), and Montoursville (0% Asian). Montgomery is less Asian than neighboring Watsontown (1.2% Asian), and Muncy (0.7% Asian).

Montgomery's Hispanic Population

74 residents of Montgomery, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montgomery is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Montgomery ranks 917th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Montgomery's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.7%.

Montgomery is more Hispanic than neighboring Dewart (0% Hispanic), Allenwood (0% Hispanic), Watsontown (4.6% Hispanic), Montoursville (2% Hispanic), and Muncy (3.6% Hispanic).

Montgomery's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Montgomery, or 0.3% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Montgomery ranks 774th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montgomery's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Montgomery is more Native American/Other than neighboring Watsontown (0% Native American/Other), Montoursville (0% Native American/Other), and Muncy (0.1% Native American/Other). Montgomery is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dewart (1.4% Native American/Other), and Allenwood (1.2% Native American/Other).

Montgomery's Multiracial Population

87 residents of Montgomery, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montgomery is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Montgomery ranks 112th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Montgomery's population has decreased from 6.4% to 5.6%.

Montgomery is more Multiracial than neighboring Dewart (2.6% Multiracial), Allenwood (0% Multiracial), Watsontown (2.6% Multiracial), Montoursville (0.1% Multiracial), and Muncy (1.1% 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.