Montour County, Pennsylvania Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Montour County, Pennsylvania, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Montour County, Pennsylvania. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Montour County, Pennsylvania. The estimated population of Montour County, Pennsylvania is 18,198 people, with a median age of 43.1.

We can look at the total population in Montour County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,198
+0.11%
-0.57%
2020
18,178
 -0.44% -
2019
18,259
 -0.19% -
2018
18,294
 -0.04% -
2017
18,302
 - -

Population of Montour County, Pennsylvania by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90.5%
92.1%
 -1.74%
Black/African American
2%
1.8%
 +11.11%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.7%
2.5%
 +8.00%
Asian
3.5%
3.1%
 +12.90%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
0.4%
 +175.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Montour County, Pennsylvania by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.1 -0.69% 40.1 -0.5% 46.1 -1.5%
2020 43.4 +0.23% 40.3 -0.49% 46.8 +0.43%
2019 43.3 +0.7% 40.5 +0.25% 46.6 -0.21%
2018 43 0% 40.4 0% 46.7 +1.08%
2017 43 - 40.4 - 46.2 -

The median age of Montour County, Pennsylvania gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,059 +4.91% 1,005 -9.96% 1,110 906
10 to 19 1,074 +5.1% 873 +15.44% 1,126 1,014
20 to 29 1,026 -7.87% 1,033 +1.29% 947 1,038
30 to 39 1,215 +2.98% 1,227 -4.93% 1,248 1,156
40 to 49 975 -0.22% 1,020 -6.23% 972 953
50 to 59 1,353 -8.24% 1,395 -21.07% 1,238 1,118
60 to 69 1,151 +5.76% 1,238 +14.73% 1,213 1,427
70+ 1,005 +2.73% 1,653 +3.07% 1,029 1,703

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Montour County, Pennsylvania is $64,858.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Montour County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $78,350.00
  • 45 to 64
    $86,708.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,849.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Montour County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Montour County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Montour County, Pennsylvania is currently $90,929.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.45% of households in Montour County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Montour County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.64%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.89%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.12%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.03%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.42%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.45%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Montour County is $38,709.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Montour County by the total population of Montour County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Montour County, Pennsylvania, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Montour County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.87%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.77%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.13%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.53%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.71%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Montour County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Montour County over the age of 16 is 14,960.

Of those people, a total of 60.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Montour County is 58.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 918 46.10% 12.60%
20 to 24 years 808 77.60% 6.10%
25 to 29 years 1,177 74.40% 1.50%
30 to 34 years 1,287 86.10% 2.40%
35 to 44 years 2,007 85.70% 2.70%
45 to 54 years 2,144 84.60% 0.90%
55 to 59 years 1,247 76.00% 2.60%
60 to 64 years 1,598 57.90% 0.40%
65 to 74 years 1,985 24.00% 1.90%
75 years and over 1,789 5.90% 6.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Montour County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 13,753 60.00% 2.80%
Black or African American 292 41.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 17 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 511 65.00% 1.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 62 41.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 325 83.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 410 78.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,561 59.70% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Montour County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Montour County is 8,711, with median earnings of $44,742.00.

Women in Montour County, Pennsylvania earning approximately 68.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,711 $44,742.00
Male 4,760 $52,083.00
Female 3,951 $35,668.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 664 $71,738.00
Business and Financial 245 $52,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 183 $68,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 178 $65,714.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 184 $79,375.00
Community and Social Service 127 $48,594.00
Legal 36 $91,250.00
Educational and Library 541 $62,648.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 112 $50,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,618 $68,929.00
Healthcare Support 425 $24,523.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $48,750.00
Law Enforcement 99 $68,125.00
Food Preparation and Serving 382 $7,183.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 354 $18,000.00
Personal Care and Service 176 $18,824.00
Sales 564 $22,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 796 $33,514.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 59 $20,104.00
Construction and Extraction 425 $45,993.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 201 $49,375.00
Production 541 $43,852.00
Transportation and Material Moving 341 $42,804.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 426 $72,015.00 238 $68,125.00
Business and Financial 104 $77,917.00 141 $38,523.00
Computer and Mathematical 135 $62,813.00 48 $108,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 161 $65,313.00 17 $67,321.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 89 $79,420.00 95 $69,583.00
Community and Social Service 39 $59,688.00 88 $42,083.00
Legal 5 $0.00 31 $97,847.00
Educational and Library 224 $66,071.00 317 $51,518.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 50 $51,250.00 62 $41,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 800 $71,389.00 818 $65,781.00
Healthcare Support 62 $29,167.00 363 $24,199.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $48,750.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 86 $73,077.00 13 $56,094.00
Food Preparation and Serving 134 $10,625.00 248 $6,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 190 $32,931.00 164 $11,458.00
Personal Care and Service 44 $18,971.00 132 $15,000.00
Sales 322 $26,932.00 242 $17,143.00
Office and Administrative Support 186 $41,563.00 610 $32,838.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 35 $17,153.00 24 $20,833.00
Construction and Extraction 414 $46,397.00 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 201 $49,375.00 0 $0.00
Production 401 $44,131.00 140 $43,529.00
Transportation and Material Moving 305 $43,885.00 36 $31,167.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,476 households in Montour County, with an average household size of 2.32 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,766 families in Montour County with an average family size of 2.89 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,784 342 640 2,710
Average Household Size 2.98 3.61 2.85 1.12
Total Families 3,784 342 640 0
Average Household Size 2.93 2.82 2.69 0

Poverty

Of the 4,766 families in Montour County, 6.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Montour County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,083 housing units in Montour County, Pennsylvania.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,476 92.49%
Vacant 607 7.51%

26.67% of the total 8,083 housing units in Montour County are rental units. This is approximately 2,156 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,077 are occupied by the owner - or 62.81% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Montour County is $815.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Montour County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    243
  • Less than $500
    244
  • $500 to $999
    1,134
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    636
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    121
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    21
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Montour County is $198,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Montour County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    358
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    536
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    672
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    995
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,115
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    890
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    465
  • $1,000,000 or more
    46

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Montour County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Montour County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,767
  • 1940 to 1949
    331
  • 1950 to 1959
    518
  • 1960 to 1969
    610
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,492
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,360
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,037
  • 2000 to 2009
    595
  • 2010 to 2013
    362
  • 2014 or later
    11

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Montour County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    857
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,332
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,393
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,894

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Montour County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Montour County that commute to work in a particular way.

18.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Montour County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    411
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,213
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,455
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,545
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,302
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    410
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    805
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    115
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    177
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    298
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    131
  • 90 or more minutes
    66

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Montour County, Pennsylvania in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Montour County, Pennsylvania

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