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Montgomery, West Virginia

Montgomery, West Virginia, in Fayette county, is 21 miles SE of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 153 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. There are an estimated 1,942 people in the city.

The People and Families of Montgomery

In Montgomery, about 25% of adults are married. In Montgomery, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Approximately 24% of Montgomery is non-white. In West Virginia, the city is known for its racial diversity.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Montgomery than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Montgomery had a median family income of $32,000.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,000) in Montgomery. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Montgomery Housing

Approximately 42% of housing in Montgomery is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city.

Commuting

In Montgomery, 79% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Montgomery is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

Montgomery strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyMontgomery Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Montgomery Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Montgomery Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Montgomery, WV

Comparing Montgomery to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Senior Citizens85
Well-Paid Single Men46
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime43

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