Poverty Rate in Montgomery County, Maryland
In Montgomery County, Maryland, an estimated 82,410 of 1,044,068 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Montgomery County, Maryland?
The poverty rate in Montgomery County, Maryland is 7.9%.
- How many people in Montgomery County, Maryland live in poverty?
In Montgomery County, Maryland, an estimated 82,410 of 1,044,068 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Montgomery County, Maryland compare to the average for Maryland?
The poverty rate in Montgomery County, Maryland is 17.71% lower than the Maryland average. In Montgomery County, Maryland, an estimated 7.9% of 1,044,068 people live in poverty. In Maryland, 9.6% of 6,042,925 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Montgomery County, Maryland compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Montgomery County, Maryland is 37.3% lower than the US average. In Montgomery County, Maryland, an estimated 7.9% of 1,044,068 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Adelphi, Maryland 18.6% of 16,690 people.
- Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland 2.9% of 5,411 people.
- Aspen Hill, Maryland 8.2% of 53,712 people.
- Barnesville, Maryland 0% of 186 people.
- Beltsville, Maryland 10.4% of 19,421 people.
American Indian and Alaska Native
15.3% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Montgomery County, Maryland
2022
15.3% of 6 thousand people
White
4.3% Poverty Rate for White people in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
4.3% of 440 thousand people
Black or African American
9.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
9.8% of 198 thousand people
Asian
4.8% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
4.8% of 158 thousand people
Some other race
15.7% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
15.7% of 121 thousand people
Two or more races
6.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
6.5% of 125 thousand people
Hispanic
11.6% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
11.6% of 221 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
4.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
4.2% of 414 thousand people
Under 18 years
6.3% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
6.3% of 236 thousand people
Under 5 years
6.5% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
6.5% of 59 thousand people
5 to 17 years
6.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
6.2% of 177 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
5.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
5.8% of 235 thousand people
18 to 64 years
7.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
7.1% of 630 thousand people
18 to 34 years
9.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
9.9% of 204 thousand people
35 to 64 years
5.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
5.8% of 426 thousand people
60 years and over
7.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
7.4% of 253 thousand people
65 years and over
7.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
7.5% of 183 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
6.4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
6.4% of 732 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
15.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
15.9% of 63 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
13.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
13.5% of 99 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
7.9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
7.9% of 122 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.1% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
3.1% of 448 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
4.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
4.1% of 590 thousand people
Employed
3.4% Poverty Rate for employed people in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
3.4% of 567 thousand people
Male
2.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
2.9% of 287 thousand people
Female
3.9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
3.9% of 280 thousand people
Unemployed
20.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
20.4% of 23 thousand people
Male
17% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
17% of 13 thousand people
Female
24.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
24.7% of 10 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
7.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
7.2% of 842 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
1.4% of 431 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
9.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
9.1% of 177 thousand people
Did not work
16.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
16.4% of 235 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
18.6% Poverty Rate for single people in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
18.6% of 189 thousand people
Male
17% Poverty Rate for single men in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
17% of 81 thousand people
Female
19.8% Poverty Rate for single women in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
19.8% of 108 thousand people
18 to 24 years
37.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
37.8% of 17 thousand people
25 to 34 years
11% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
11% of 44 thousand people
35 to 44 years
8.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
8.8% of 24 thousand people
45 to 54 years
18.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
18.6% of 23 thousand people
55 to 64 years
24.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
24.2% of 29 thousand people
65 to 74 years
15.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
15.8% of 24 thousand people
75 years and over
21% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
21% of 27 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
2.7% of 101 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
28.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
28.4% of 35 thousand people
Did not work
42.3% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
42.3% of 53 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
6.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Montgomery County, Maryland
2023
6.8%
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