Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 13.0% ▲ 30% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.2% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 246 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,998 (36.5%) |
| Some College | 2,081 (15.2%) |
| Associates | 2,529 (18.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,165 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,691 (19.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,982 ▼ 16% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $195,333 ▼ 30% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $911/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 10,998 |
| Vacant Units | 2,417 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Montague County is located in Texas and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 21,604 residents. With a median age of 43.47, it is a middle-aged county.
Montague County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,981 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.0% is above the national average.
Housing in Montague County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $195,333 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $911. Homeownership rates are high at 79.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Montague County are primarily White (84.35%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Montague County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76230 | Bowie | 9,885 | $64,467 | $202,000 | $1,063 | 1.9% | 27.6% |
| 76239 | Forestburg | 1,201 | $65,000 | $200,400 | $839 | 2.0% | 31.1% |
| 76251 | Montague | 704 | $59,423 | $237,200 | $1,328 | 4.0% | 32.2% |
| 76255 | Nocona | 5,725 | $55,052 | $158,400 | $740 | 11.0% | 30.1% |
| 76261 | Ringgold | 203 | $39,375 | $78,300 | — | 2.9% | 29.5% |
| 76265 | Saint Jo | 1,634 | $77,902 | $211,900 | $468 | 3.3% | 29.5% |
| 76270 | Sunset | 2,252 | $77,552 | $242,700 | — | 8.6% | 22.1% |