Montgomery, WV Demographics

A map of Montgomery's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,133	954	74.7%	74.8%
Multiracial	257	78	17.0%	6.1%
Black	91	183	6.0%	14.4%
Hispanic	35	23	2.3%	1.8%
Asian	0	22	0.0%	1.7%
Native American/Other	0	15	0.0%	1.2%

Montgomery, West Virginia has an estimated population of 1,516, a large increase from the 1,275 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.7% White, 17.0% Multiracial, 6.0% Black, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than West Virginia 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 41.5% in 2020 and 40.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montgomery is ranked the 97th most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 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 122nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montgomery's White Population

1,133 residents of Montgomery, or 74.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montgomery is considerably lower than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Montgomery ranks 415th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's White population has grown by an estimated 18.8%. White residents' share of Montgomery's population has remained roughly unchanged at 74.7%.

Montgomery is more White than neighboring Boomer (71.2% White). Montgomery is less White than neighboring Smithers (77.1% White), Kimberly (95.2% White), Handley (97.8% White), and Mount Carbon (97.4% White).

Montgomery's Black Population

91 residents of Montgomery, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montgomery is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Montgomery ranks 21st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.3%. Black residents' share of Montgomery's population has decreased from 14.4% to 6.0%.

Montgomery is more Black than neighboring Smithers (4.8% Black), Kimberly (0% Black), Handley (2.2% Black), and Mount Carbon (0% Black). Montgomery is less Black than neighboring Boomer (20.8% Black).

Montgomery's Asian Population

0 residents of Montgomery, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montgomery is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Montgomery ranks 21st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Montgomery's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Montgomery's Hispanic Population

35 residents of Montgomery, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montgomery is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Montgomery ranks 113th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 52.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Montgomery's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Montgomery is more Hispanic than neighboring Kimberly (0% Hispanic), Handley (0% Hispanic), and Mount Carbon (0% Hispanic). Montgomery is less Hispanic than neighboring Smithers (14.2% Hispanic), and Boomer (8% Hispanic).

Montgomery's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Montgomery, or 0.0% 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 West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Montgomery ranks 31st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montgomery's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Montgomery is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Carbon (2.6% Native American/Other).

Montgomery's Multiracial Population

257 residents of Montgomery, or 17.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montgomery is considerably higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Montgomery ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 229.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Montgomery's population has increased from 6.1% to 17.0%.

Montgomery is more Multiracial than neighboring Smithers (3.9% Multiracial), Kimberly (4.8% Multiracial), Handley (0% Multiracial), Mount Carbon (0% Multiracial), and Boomer (0% 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.