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Montgomery County, NC: growth, migration and housing
Montgomery County has 26,403 residents, up 2.7% since 2020 (+0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 616 households moved in and 548 moved out (+68 net), bringing in a net $8.1M of income. Median household income is $57,766, the median home $161,700 and median rent $766 a month.
In North Carolina: 64th of 100 counties for 5-year population growth · 60th of 100 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 62nd of 100 counties for median household income · 79th of 100 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Montgomery County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph County, NC | 85 | $4.4M |
| Stanly County, NC | 84 | $5.9M |
| Moore County, NC | 51 | $2.2M |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 33 | $2.4M |
| Richmond County, NC | 24 | $1.5M |
| Cabarrus County, NC | 23 | $2.0M |
| Guilford County, NC | 23 | $1.4M |
| Davidson County, NC | 20 | $1.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Montgomery County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph County, NC | 82 | $4.3M |
| Stanly County, NC | 81 | $6.2M |
| Moore County, NC | 59 | $2.5M |
| Richmond County, NC | 33 | $1.2M |
| Davidson County, NC | 31 | $1.7M |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 28 | $2.7M |
| Guilford County, NC | 20 | $0.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.