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Montgomery, AL

Founded 1817Montgomery CountyElev. 73 m
Population
198,440
Median home
$148,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
54
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Montgomery

With about 198,440 residents, Montgomery is one of Alabama's notable places. Montgomery was founded in 1817 and sits in Montgomery County. The median age is 36.2 and the median household income is $55,687. Homes carry a median value of $148,500, and about 54% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (62.8%). Around 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
198,440
Median age
36.2
Median household income
$55,687
Per-capita income
$32,068
Poverty rate
20.9%
High-school grad or higher
88.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
Unemployment
6.4%
Avg. commute
20.5 min
Work from home
7.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White26.6%
Hispanic or Latino4.8%
Black62.8%
Asian3.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36.7%
Sales & office22.2%
Production, transportation & material moving18.1%
Service17.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$148,500
Median gross rent
$1,059/mo
Owner-occupied
54.3%
Median year built
1977
Households
80,540
Avg. household size
2.38

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Montgomery has 54 public schools — 31 elementary, 10 middle, 10 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 11 schools
Reading29%
Math26%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Booker T Washington Magnet High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Carver Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Jefferson Davis High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Lanier Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Lee High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
McIntyre Comprehensive AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Montgomery Preparatory Academy for Career TechnologiesHighGrades 10–12
Park Crossing High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Baldwin Art And Academics MagnetMiddleGrades 6–8
Bellingrath Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8charter
Brewbaker Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Capitol Heights Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime65% below national
Montgomery134
Alabama405
United States386
Trend
2019–2023
property crime72% below national
Montgomery547
Alabama1,765
United States1,952
↑ 54600% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Montgomery Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Montgomery.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Montgomery County
LightningVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Montgomery is in Montgomery County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Montgomery was founded in 1817 and sits in Montgomery County. Elevation ~73 m.

Map of Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
Where Montgomery is
HuntsvilleBirminghamMontgomeryMobileTuscaloosaHoover
Historic places

50 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 5 National Historic Landmarks.

Yancey, William Lowndes, Law OfficeAlabama State CapitolUnited States Post Office and Courthouse--MontgomeryDexter Avenue Baptist ChurchMontgomery Union Station and TrainshedBell BuildingBrame HouseBrittan, Patrick Henry, House
Notable people from Montgomery
Nat King ColeOctavia SpencerZelda FitzgeraldClaudette ColvinHenry CarrJohnny SimmonsKathryn C. ThorntonAlonzo BabersYolanda KingEddie Floyd
People searches in Montgomery
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Nearby cities
Millbrook (12 mi)Prattville (13 mi)Troy (42 mi)Selma (45 mi)Auburn (48 mi)Opelika (56 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Montgomery, AL (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Montgomery, Alabama.

Eddie Lewis Johnson, 67
Montgomery · Montgomery County · 36104
AKA Lewi Johnson, Edward Lewis Johnson
Joshua Montell Leeth, 29
Montgomery · Montgomery County · 36117
Charles Eugene Wright, 63
Montgomery · Montgomery County · 36108
AKA Charles Wright
Charles Eugene Wright, 63
Montgomery · 36108
AKA Charles Wright, Charles E Wright
Charles Edward Anderson, 70
Montgomery · Montgomery County · 36108
AKA Charles Edward Anderson
Donald Earl Baker, 64
Montgomery · Montgomery County · 36117
AKA Donald Baker, Donald E Baker
Donald Keith Wilson, 55
Montgomery · Montgomery County · 36108
Steve Lawayne Mitchell, 46
Montgomery · Montgomery County · 36108
AKA Steven Lawayne Mitchell, Steven Lewayne Mitchell
Jason Scott Thomas, 56
Montgomery · Montgomery County · 36108
AKA Scott Jason Thomas
Brian Scott Smith, 57
Montgomery · Montgomery County · 36108
AKA Scott Smith
Marks Anthony Roberts, 52
Montgomery · Montgomery County · 36108
AKA Mark Anthony Roberts, Mark A Johnson
Anthony C King, 31
Montgomery · Montgomery County · 36117
Anthony Jerrod Robinson, 48
Montgomery · Montgomery County · 36108
AKA Ant Robinson, Anthony J. Robinson
Lloyd Moore, 62
Montgomery · Montgomery County · 36116
AKA Lloyd Moore, Floyd A Moore
Daniel Marlin Jones, 42
Montgomery · 36108
AKA Daniel James, Daniel Jones
Daniel Marlin Jones, 42
Montgomery · Montgomery County · 36108
AKA Danny Jones, Dan Jones

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Montgomery — frequently asked

What is the population of Montgomery, Alabama?
Montgomery has a population of about 198,440, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Montgomery?
The median home value in Montgomery is $148,500, and the median gross rent is $1,059/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Montgomery safe? What is the crime rate?
Montgomery Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 134 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Montgomery face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Montgomery County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, heat wave, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Montgomery?
Montgomery has 54 public schools (31 elementary, 10 middle, 10 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Montgomery?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Montgomery. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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