Montgomery, AL โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Montgomery County ยท Alabama

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Montgomery based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Montgomery
National Avg
Alabama Avg
Population: 77Income: 37Home Value: 15Safety: 100Education: 32Median Age: 60Climate: 50Cost of Living: 46

Quick Stats

Population

198,440

2023 ACS

Median Income

$55,687

2023

Median Home Value

$148,500

2023

Median Rent

$1,059

2023

Median Age

36.2

Unemployment

6.5%

Cost of Living Index

91.2

100 = national avg

Montgomery is a city in Montgomery County, Alabama, with a population of 198,440 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Montgomery is one of the communities in Alabama.

The median household income in Montgomery is $55,687, and the median home value is $148,500. The cost of living index is 91.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,059 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, and the median age is 36.2 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

198,440

Male

92,641

46.7%

Female

105,799

53.3%

Median Age

36.2

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

22.1%

High School or Higher

39.4%

Foreign Born

5.5%

Veterans

6.6%

Married

30.2%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.520

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Black

63.0%

Foreign Born

5.5%

White
27.7%
Black
63.0%
Asian
3.3%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
4.3%
Other
1.5%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

4.8%

9,446 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

95.2%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
4,823 (51.1%)
Puerto Rican
657 (7.0%)
Cuban
312 (3.3%)
Dominican
130 (1.4%)
Salvadoran
102 (1.1%)
Guatemalan
2,046 (21.7%)
Colombian
66 (0.7%)
Honduran
163 (1.7%)
Ecuadorian
26 (0.3%)
Peruvian
38 (0.4%)
Other Hispanic
1,090 (11.5%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,207 (18.7%)
Chinese
691 (10.7%)
Filipino
246 (3.8%)
Vietnamese
290 (4.5%)
Korean
2,789 (43.2%)
Japanese
198 (3.1%)
Pakistani
367 (5.7%)
Thai
48 (0.7%)
Laotian
131 (2.0%)
Taiwanese
132 (2.0%)
Other Asian
343 (5.3%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
12 (60.0%)
Chamorro
3 (15.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
1 (0.3%)
Other Native American
332 (98.5%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

185,224

English Only

92.8%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

6,347 speakers

Limited English

3.0%

Language Distribution

Spanish
6,347 (3.4%)
Korean
2,390 (1.3%)
Other Indo-European
1,430 (0.8%)
Other Languages
1,022 (0.6%)
Chinese
698 (0.4%)
Other Asian
504 (0.3%)
Vietnamese
214 (0.1%)
Tagalog
185 (0.1%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
170 (0.1%)
Slavic Languages
144 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

97.0%

Limited English Proficiency

3.0%

Spanish
44.3% limited English
Korean
57.5% limited English
Other Indo-European
26.6% limited English
Other Languages
29.8% limited English
Chinese
43.0% limited English
Other Asian
47.2% limited English
Vietnamese
61.2% limited English
Tagalog
14.1% limited English
Slavic Languages
34.0% limited English
German
14.9% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

13,077

6.6% of population

Disability Rate

43.7%

5,716 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$49,866

Unemployment Rate

5.0%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
35.0%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
34.7%
Vietnam
27.4%
Korea
3.5%
World War II
0.6%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
8.3%
35-54
30.5%
55-64
22.2%
65-74
20.8%
75+
18.2%

Male Veterans

10,334

79.0%

Female Veterans

2,743

21.0%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$49,866

Non-Veteran Income

$30,832

Difference

$19,034

61.7% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

5,716

Without Disability

7,361

Disability Rate

43.7%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

93,430

#1 Ancestry

American

26.8% (53,127)

#2 Ancestry

English

5.6% (11,175)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

3.2% (6,338)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
American
26.8%
English
5.6%
Irish
3.2%
German
2.6%
Sub-Saharan African
2.1%
Scottish
0.9%
Italian
0.9%
European
0.9%
Scotch-Irish
0.7%
French
0.6%
Polish
0.5%
West Indian
0.4%
British
0.3%
Dutch
0.2%
Norwegian
0.2%
Canadian
0.2%
Swedish
0.1%
Welsh
0.1%
Russian
0.1%
Jamaican
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

80,540

Family Households

46,872

58.2%

Married Couples

25,314

31.4%

Non-Family Households

33,668

41.8%

Single Mother Households

18,124

22.5%

Single Father Households

3,434

4.3%

Living Alone

29,388

36.5%

Children Under 18

Total Children

39,759

In Married Couple

18,346

46.1%

With Single Mother

18,197

45.8%

With Single Father

3,216

8.1%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$67,514

Married Couple Income

$104,123

Single Mother Income

$36,640

Single Father Income

$48,367

Avg Family Size

2.4

Avg Non-Family Size

2.4

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

4,379

Grandparents Responsible

1,829

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$55,687

-24% vs national

Per Capita Income

$32,068

-14% vs national

Poverty Rate

20.9%

+54% vs national

Gini Index

0.4826

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.5%

+24% vs national

SNAP Recipients

21.7%

of households

How Montgomery Compares

Montgomery vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Montgomery is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Montgomery. The median household income here is $55,687.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
23.1%
$25-50K
22.2%
$50-75K
19.6%
$75-100K
11.3%
$100-150K
13.7%
$150-200K
5.2%
$200K+
4.8%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.5%

+11% vs AL avg

Labor Force

93,419

Employed

85,296

Mean Commute

19 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

22.1%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

39.4%

of adults 25+

Median Age

36.2

Work from Home

7.2%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

91.2

100 = national avg

-8.8 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$40,139

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$94,873

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
94.1
Food
92.6
Transportation
85.4
Healthcare
94.1
Utilities
94.3

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$870

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,016

per month

The median household income in Montgomery, AL is $55,687, which is 23.9% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $32,068. The poverty rate of 20.9% is higher than the AL state average of 17.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4826, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, compared to the state average of 5.8%. The labor force is 93,419. 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 19 minutes, with 7.2% working from home. About 80.2% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 91.2, which is 8.8% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 94.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $40,139 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$162,450

Median List Price

$204,500

Price Per Sq Ft

$92

Days on Market

90

Active Inventory

818

Months of Supply

7.6

Buyer's market

Zillow Home Value

$145,280

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,312

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

16.7%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

24.3%

Sale-to-List Ratio

93.9%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
16.7%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
24.3%
Listings with Price Drops
21.6%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 13.6%List Price โ†‘ 7.6%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

108

New Listings

268

Pending Sales

206

Homes Sold โ†“ 48.8%New Listings โ†‘ 5.9%Pending โ†“ 28.7%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$92

Median List $/SF

$113

Sale $/SF โ†“ 11.5%List $/SF โ†‘ 2.7%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Montgomery, AL? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Montgomery, AL metro area, home prices have risen 165.0% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 62.0%. The 10-year growth rate is 64.7%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 45.2%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 11.7%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Montgomery, AL housing market rather than Montgomery alone.

40yr โ†‘ 165%20yr โ†‘ 62%10yr โ†‘ 64.7%5yr โ†‘ 45.2%2yr โ†‘ 11.7%Q1 1986 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Montgomery, AL

Montgomery vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Montgomery is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$148,500

Median Rent

$1,059

Total Housing Units

94,157

Vacancy Rate

14.5%

Owner Occupied

54.3%

Renter Occupied

45.7%

Median Property Tax

$558

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$961

Housing Types

Single Family
73.0%
Multi-Family
24.8%
Mobile Home
2.1%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$558

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.38%

of home value

Median Home Value

$148,500

Estimated Mean Tax

$741

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($558) by the median home value ($148,500). In Montgomery, AL, this works out to an effective rate of 0.38%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Montgomery, AL is $162,450 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 90 days on the market. 16.7% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 7.6 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $92. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,312/month. About 54.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1977. There are 94,157 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $558. The effective tax rate is 0.38%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

5.95

per 1,000 residents

+129% vs national

Property Crime Rate

22.35

per 1,000 residents

+30% vs national

Total Crimes

5,482

2024

Violent Clearance

5%

cases solved

Property Clearance

2%

cases solved

How Montgomery Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Montgomery vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Montgomery is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 13.5%Property โ†“ 46.8%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Montgomery police solve 33% of rape cases but only 2% of larceny/theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent350.1814.3%
RapeViolent120.0633.3%
RobberyViolent3711.922.2%
Aggravated AssaultViolent7343.795.0%
BurglaryProperty1,0215.271.8%
Larceny/TheftProperty2,59813.411.7%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty7113.671.7%

Montgomery, AL reported 1,152 violent crimes and 4,330 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 5.95 per 1,000 residents is 128.7% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 5% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 2,598 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 61.2% of aggravated assaults.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241,1524,3305.9522.35
2023000.000.00
20221340.070.02
2021860.040.03
20205222,6362.6413.33
20181,2168,4806.1242.69
20171,2778,8006.4144.20
20161,2158,9896.0945.04
20151,0438,3635.2442.00

School Shootings

Source: The Washington Post

Total Incidents

3

Total Killed

0

Total Injured

2

DateSchoolKilledInjuredTypeWeapon
Aug 8, 2019Blount Elementary School00targetedpistol
Feb 26, 2019Robert E. Lee High School01targeted.40-caliber handgun
Mar 16, 2017Robert E. Lee High School01targeted.40-caliber handgun

Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

91.8

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

89.5

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

71.3

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

72.5

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

23

Public Assistance

$75.4M

Individual Assistance

$19.0M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

10 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $114.4M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Hurricane Helene โ†’HurricaneSep 2024โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Zeta โ†’HurricaneDec 2020$21Kโ€”
Hurricane Sally โ†’HurricaneSep 2020$16.1M$6K
Hurricane Sally โ†’HurricaneSep 2020$51Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’Severe Storm(s)Jul 2020$28Kโ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$5.1M$6.2M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Michael โ†’HurricaneOct 2018โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Nate โ†’HurricaneNov 2017$965Kโ€”
Hurricane Nate โ†’HurricaneOct 2017โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Irma โ†’HurricaneSep 2017$176Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’Severe Storm(s)May 2014$58Kโ€”
Hurricane Isaac โ†’HurricaneSep 2012$210Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormApr 2011$5.2M$58K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-lโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormApr 2011โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’Severe Storm(s)May 2010$4Kโ€”
Tropical Storm Ida โ†’HurricaneDec 2009$620Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, and โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormJun 2009$1.7M$4.8M
Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, and โ€ฆ โ†’Severe Storm(s)May 2009$139Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wiโ€ฆ โ†’Severe Storm(s)Sep 2008$677Kโ€”

Showing 20 of 42 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

416

Total Claims Paid

$6,659,255

Avg Claim Payout

$16,008

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

2

Federal Funding

$489,268

Properties Protected

7

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.54

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)1$91,571
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine1$397,697

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Montgomery has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, tornado, heat wave. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 416 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $75,441,780 in public assistance recovery funding. $18,961,387 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

46.4%

10.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.5%

2.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.7%

4.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.0%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.8%

Arthritis

29.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

17.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.5%

Loneliness

36.9%

Lack of Support

27.6%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

38.3%

Mobility

19.0%

Cognitive

16.9%

Hearing

6.8%

Vision

7.7%

Self-Care

5.9%

Independent Living

11.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Montgomery has an obesity rate of 46.4%, which is 10.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 11.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.7 mi

Jackson Hospital & Clinic Inc

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Jackson Hospital & Clinic Inc0.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Va Central Alabama Healthcare System - Montgomery3.1 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration5/5Yes
Baptist Medical Center South6.0 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Baptist Medical Center East7.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Elmore Community Hospital18.8 miAcute Care Hospitalsโ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

4

Pop. Served

288,684

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
MONTGOMERY (WW&SSB OF THE CITY OF)276,0000
SOUTH BULLOCK COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY8,6010
SNOWDOUN WATER SYSTEM INC2,5500
FSI EVERGREEN ESTATES PROPERTY, LLC1,5330

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COโ‚‚e

176.3K MT

Top Emitter

MONTGOMERY CITY OF

146.5K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
MONTGOMERY CITY OF
City Of Montgomery Alabama
Waste146,547
HYUNDAI MOTOR MANUFACTURING ALABAMA, LLC
Hyundai Motor America
Other29,769

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 4 water systems serving the area. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 176.3K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

19 min

-19% vs national

Drive Alone

80.2%

+2% vs national

Public Transit

0.4%

-51% vs national

Work From Home

7.2%

-22% vs national

Carpool

9.8%

Walk / Bike

1.5%

combined

How Montgomery's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

28

2023

6-Year Avg

29

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

6

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

16

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20232828061
202238420161
20213131070
20202225881
201922231260
20182326580

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Montgomery, AL is 19 minutes, which is 18.8% below the national average of 23 minutes. 80.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 7.2% work from home, which is above the AL state average of 5.2%. 9.8% of workers carpool. 1.4% walk to work. In 2023, there were 28 traffic fatalities from 28 fatal crashes. 6 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.3%

of households

No Internet

8.2%

of households

Total Households

80,540

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.3%
Cellular Data Plan
82.9%
Satellite
3.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.1%
No Internet Access
8.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.9%

of households

Smartphone

89.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.5%

of households

Tablet

60.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.9%
Smartphone
89.1%
Desktop / Laptop
70.5%
Tablet
60.6%
Smartphone Only
15.2%
No Computer
6.1%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.2ยข

per kWh

-11% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

13.6ยข

per kWh

+1% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.3ยข

per kWh

-26% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$174

residential

+22% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

11% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Alabama averages 15.2ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $174. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Montgomery vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

4

Population Served

288,684

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MONTGOMERY (WW&SSB OF THE CITY OF)CommunitySurface water276,0000
SOUTH BULLOCK COUNTY WATER AUTHORITYCommunityGround water8,6010
SNOWDOUN WATER SYSTEM INCCommunityGround water2,5500
FSI EVERGREEN ESTATES PROPERTY, LLCCommunityPurchased surface water1,5330

89.1% of households in Montgomery have broadband internet access. 75.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.2% of households have no internet access. 15.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 288,684 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Montgomery is located in Montgomery County, AL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Montgomery.

Election Overview

Source: Montgomery County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

57,946

64.8%

GOP Votes

30,477

34.1%

Total Votes

89,375

Margin

D+30.7%

Shift from 2020

R+0.8pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+30.7%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202457,94630,47789,37564.8%34.1%D+30.7
202064,52933,31199,13965.1%33.6%D+31.5
201658,66933,92894,57262.0%35.9%D+26.2

In the 2024 presidential election, Montgomery County recorded 89,375 total votes. Democrats won the county with 64.8% of the vote compared to 34.1% for Republicans, a margin of D+30.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+0.8pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Montgomery County has shifted 4.6 percentage points toward Democrats.

Public Records Request

Source: montgomeryal.gov

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

1,317

Total Assets

$3.3B

Total Income

$2.1B

Per 10K Residents

66.4

nonprofits

+14.1% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

160

Median Assets

$443K

Oldest Active

1923

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Human Services
184
Religion
163
Education
161
Philanthropy
79
Arts & Culture
74
Youth Development
72
Community Improvement
50
Health Care
39
Recreation & Sports
36
Crime & Legal
28
Public Benefit
25
Mental Health
23
Housing & Shelter
23
Environment
22
Employment
17
Food & Agriculture
14
Voluntary Health
13
Civil Rights
12
Animal-Related
11
Public Safety
10
International
6
Social Science
3
Unknown
3
Medical Research
1
Science & Tech
1
66.2%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $2.2B of $3.3B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Montgomery

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER INCCrime & Legal$822.2M$339.3M1971
EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVECivil Rights$455.3M$276.5M1995
JACKSON HOSPITAL & CLINIC INCHealth Care$245.6M$332.9M1951
FAULKNER UNIVERSITYEducation$115.3M$86.0M1950
ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY TRUST FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCEEducation$113.1M$222.4M1999
CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$106.8M$22.2M1983
HUNTINGDON COLLEGEEducation$94.8M$53.5M1942
LEGACY FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$89.5M$61.5M2021
ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ENDOWMENT TRRecreation & Sports$56.6M$9.8M1994
ALABAMA MULTIFAMILY LOAN CONSORTIUMPublic Benefit$53.3M$490K1998
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONHuman Services$48.8M$21.0M1966
ALABAMA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCHESHuman Services$41.1M$6.1M1964
HEALTH SERVICES INCโ€”$34.9M$28.4M1968
UMCH FOUNDATIONYouth Development$34.2M$1.1M2020
ALFA FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$30.7M$14.1M2014
WILLIAM BALDWIN YUNG CHARITABLE TR 1001022667Philanthropy$28.8M$6.4M2023
BCS ENDOWMENT FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN INCโ€”$27.5M$9.2M1993
ALABAMA HEALTH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION INCโ€”$25.3M$122K1964
EASTER SEALS ALABAMA INCHealth Care$23.2M$24.4M1964
EASTER SEALS ALABAMA INCHealth Care$23.2M$2.3M1964
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF CENTRAL ALABAMA INCEmployment$23.1M$13.9M1967
HEART OF ALABAMA FOOD BANKFood & Agriculture$21.8M$49.7M1987
SAINT JAMES SCHOOLโ€”$20.7M$15.5M1975
MONTGOMERY ACADEMY INCFood & Agriculture$20.4M$12.6M1961
MONTGOMERY BAPTIST OUTREACH SERVICES CORPORATIONHealth Care$18.1M$13.3M1983
THE J K LOWDER FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$17.7M$7.5M1995
AMRIDGE UNIVERSITY INCEducation$16.9M$8.6M1969
MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEEHuman Services$16.4M$24.7M1966
ALABAMA LAW FOUNDATION INCCrime & Legal$16.0M$8.7M1987
MONTGOMERY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS ASSOCIATIONArts & Culture$15.7M$5.2M1951
JOHN AND JOYCE CADDELL FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$15.5M$2.9M2017
FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTERHuman Services$15.4M$17.3M1968
ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONEducation$14.2M$13.6M1952
LOUISE MAYTAG SMITH CHARITABLE TRโ€”$14.2M$4.7M1964
BAPTIST HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION OF MONTGOMERYโ€”$13.9M$3.5M1973
TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOLEducation$13.5M$9.9M1986
ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INCโ€”$12.9M$8.7M1968
A PLUS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPEducation$12.4M$15.1M1992
UNITED METHODIST CHILDRENS HOMEHuman Services$11.7M$9.1M1961
ALABAMA RURAL COALITION OF THE HOMELESS INCHuman Services$11.7M$9.9M2004
GIRLTREK INCORPORATEDEducation$11.4M$6.2M2007
RIVER REGION UNITED WAYPhilanthropy$11.0M$3.5M1953
ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INCArts & Culture$10.5M$9.8M1976
HAYWOOD BELLINGRATH@BARTLETT CHARITABLE TRUSTPhilanthropy$10.4M$354K2020
JAKE F ARONOV CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$9.4M$7.6M2000
ALABAMA CHRISTIAN ACADEMYโ€”$9.2M$8.7M1984
THE ARC MONTGOMERYโ€”$8.6M$6.2M1965
LEGAL SERVICES ALABAMA INCCrime & Legal$8.3M$12.6M1978
STEGALL SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIPENDOWMENT FOUNDATIONReligion$8.1M$636K2007
JOHN KNOX MANOR INCHealth Care$8.1M$10.2M2013

Montgomery, AL has 1,317 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $3.3B. The most common category is Human Services, with 184 organizations. 160 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 66.4 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1923.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

920

Total Approved

$393.6M

Jobs Supported

6,962

Per 10K Residents

46.4

SBA loans

-41.4% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

125

Top Lender

PNC Bank, National Association

93 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)82% of all loans

Loans

757

Total Amount

$317.0M

Avg Loan

$418,698

Median Loan

$140,000

SBA Guaranteed

$239.8M(76%)

Jobs Supported

4,845

50418% of all loans

Loans

163

Total Amount

$76.6M

Avg Loan

$470,061

Median Loan

$301,000

7(a) โ€” 82%504 โ€” 18%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

113

12% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$103.5M

26% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$915,846

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services140 loans
NAICS 72
$157.7M
Retail Trade99 loans
NAICS 44
$41.2M
Other Services77 loans
NAICS 81
$17.6M
Health Care & Social Assistance66 loans
NAICS 62
$27.5M
Professional & Technical Services64 loans
NAICS 54
$19.4M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Amk Hotels Llc3$8.4M
J&p Khamken Industries Inc.8$5.6M
Best Western1$5.0M
Cavalier Senior Living Operations Llc1$5.0M
Jai Khodiyar Inc1$5.0M
Cwp Montgomery I Llc1$5.0M
Pmk Mgmt Inc1$5.0M
Jbm International Investment Llc1$5.0M
Omni Hospitality of Milbrook Llc1$5.0M
Reliant Specialty Equipment Corporation1$5.0M

Montgomery, AL has received 920 SBA loans totaling $393.6M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 757 loans (82% of the total), supporting 4,845 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 163 loans totaling $76.6M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Montgomery is PNC Bank, National Association with 93 loans. That works out to 46.4 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

17

Total Population

220,812

Avg Median Income

-$117,597,774

Avg Home Value

-$235,208,506

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
3605414,891$60,984$172,700$1,01228.1
3610150N/AN/AN/A0.0
3610410,637$34,975$121,200$78710.4
361059,359$44,438$79,600$96568.8
3610614,612$71,202$207,400$1,1386.2
361078,063$31,895$69,800$8833.2
3610815,549$32,622$73,700$78670.3
3610924,093$61,059$134,900$1,10811.3
3611011,692$41,140$81,200$1,01429.5
3611112,196$54,613$152,000$1,0524.3
36112611$75,625N/A$1,1252.7
36113970$118,750N/A$1,9850.7
361140N/AN/AN/A0.0
361151,112$84,327N/A$1,4410.6
3611644,369$53,973$137,000$1,05653.4
3611752,608$72,237$225,900$1,20953.3
361300N/AN/AN/A0.0

Montgomery, AL has 17 ZIP codes with a combined population of 220,812. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$117,597,774. The average median home value is -$235,208,506. The average median monthly rent is -$117,646,143.

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