Montour County
Small in size, large in impact
Created in 1850, Montour County is geographically Pennsylvania's smallest county. It took its name from Madame Montour, a woman of Native American and French descent prominent in area Native American affairs. During the nineteenth century, Montour County was rich in iron ore and limestone, two critical minerals for producing iron. Montour Ironworks utilized the resources to create the iron used in the nation’s first T-rail in 1845, with a rail design now commonplace on railroads worldwide. Montour iron was part of the T-rails used to connect the Transcontinental Railroad on May 10, 1869 as well. Delve into Montour County’s rich history here.
The county is also the birthplace of Geisinger, a medical hub for central Pennsylvania, with the opening of Geisinger Medical Center in 1915. Founder Abigail Geisinger was in her late 80s when construction was completed. Learn more about the health system’s origins.
Find fantastic family fun, cultural activities, refreshing outdoor recreation in Montour Preserve and more in Montour County with the Columbia Montour Visitors Bureau.
Population
Population
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Montour County | 18,236 | 18,267 | 18,064 | 17,994 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23
Population by Age
Population | 2024 |
---|---|
0-4 | 965 |
5-9 | 1,076 |
10-14 | 1,051 |
15-19 | 1,015 |
20-24 | 880 |
25-29 | 903 |
30-34 | 1,240 |
35-39 | 1,170 |
40-44 | 1,130 |
45-49 | 883 |
50-54 | 1,037 |
55-59 | 1,103 |
60-64 | 1,268 |
65-69 | 1,294 |
70-74 | 1,047 |
75-79 | 805 |
80-84 | 541 |
85+ | 656 |
18+ | 14,337 |
Median Age | 43 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23
Population by Race
Montour County | 2024 |
---|---|
Total | 18,064.00 |
White Alone | 88.65% |
Black Alone | 1.91% |
American Indian Alone | 0.25% |
Asian Alone | 3.96% |
Pacific Islander Alone | 0.01% |
Some Other Race | 0.92% |
Two or More Races | 4.31% |
Hispanic Origin | 3.26% |
Diversity Index | 26.00 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23
Growth Rate
Montour County | 2024 - 2029 |
---|---|
Population | -0.08% |
Households | 0.38% |
Families | 0.32% |
Median Household Income | 3% |
Per Capita Income | 4% |
Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23
Housing
Households
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Households | 7,085 | 7,393 | 7,599 | 7,746 |
Housing Units | 7,627 | 7,965 | 8,171 | 8,297 |
Owner Occupied Units | 5,443 | 5,594 | ||
Renter Occupied Units | 2,156 | 2,152 | ||
Vacant Units | 572 | 551 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23
Home Value
Montour County | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|
Median Home Value | $289,520 | $371,941 |
Average Home Value | $355,994 | $429,018 |
<$50,000 | 263 | 165 |
$50,000 - $99,999 | 181 | 96 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 430 | 227 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 614 | 390 |
$200,000 - $249,999 | 896 | 727 |
$250,000 - $299,999 | 427 | 410 |
$300,000 - $399,999 | 947 | 1,087 |
$400,000 - $499,999 | 663 | 906 |
$500,000 - $749,999 | 669 | 1,056 |
$1,000,000 + | 131 | 186 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23
Housing Year Built
Year Range | Houses Built |
---|---|
2010 or Later | 391 |
2000-2009 | 591 |
1990-1999 | 1,030 |
1980-1989 | 1,332 |
1970-1979 | 1,498 |
1960-1969 | 597 |
1950-1959 | 599 |
1940-1949 | 337 |
1939 or Before | 1,688 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23
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Income
Montour County | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|
Median Household | $77,735 | $90,973 |
Average Household | $106,712 | $124,257 |
Per Capita | $44,964 | $53,563 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23
Household Income
Montour County | 2024 |
---|---|
<$15,000 | 518 |
$15,000 - $24,999 | 605 |
$25,000 - $34,999 | 544 |
$35,000 - $49,999 | 923 |
$50,000 - $74,999 | 1,078 |
$75,000 - $99,999 | 940 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 1,452 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 741 |
$200,000+ | 798 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23
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Commute
Category | Commuters |
---|---|
Workers 16+ | 8,683 |
In-County Residents | 5,308 |
Out-of-County Residents | 3,296 |
Drive Alone | 6,713 |
Carpooled | 554 |
Public Transport | 8 |
Work at Home | 871 |
Motorcycle | 0 |
Bicycle | 7 |
Walked | 488 |
Other | 36 |
Less than 5 minutes | 316 |
5-9 minutes | 1,482 |
10-14 minutes | 1,354 |
15-19 minutes | 1,424 |
20-24 minutes | 1,309 |
25-29 minutes | 381 |
30-34 minutes | 776 |
35-39 minutes | 91 |
40-44 minutes | 158 |
45-59 minutes | 291 |
60-89 minutes | 156 |
90+ minutes | 74 |
Average Travel Time | 19 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23
Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23
Employees by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Employees | 12,632 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 41 |
Mining | 0 |
Utilities | 306 |
Construction | 198 |
Manufacturing | 500 |
Wholesale Trade | 213 |
Retail Trade | 755 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 180 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str | 9 |
Electronics & Appl Store | 10 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 64 |
Food & Beverage Stores | 289 |
Health/Pers Care Stores | 64 |
Gasoline Stations | 33 |
Clothing/Accessory Store | 21 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 62 |
General Merchandise Str | 23 |
Transportation/Warehouse | 190 |
Information | 139 |
Finance & Insurance | 225 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 151 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 10 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 64 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 70 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 4,031 |
Legal Services | 44 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 0 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 266 |
Educational Services | 558 |
HealthCare/Social Assist | 3,406 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 86 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 768 |
Accommodation | 129 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places | 639 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 556 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance | 55 |
Public Administration Emp | 290 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23
Educational Attainment (25+)
Montour County | 2024 |
---|---|
<9th Grade | 294 |
Some High School | 508 |
GED | 272 |
Graduated High School | 4,192 |
Some College/No Degree | 1,530 |
Associates Degree | 1,206 |
Bachelor's Degree | 2,496 |
Graduate Degree | 2,579 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23
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Businesses by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Businesses | 683 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 12 |
Mining Bus | 0 |
Utilities Bus | 3 |
Construction Bus | 35 |
Manufacturing Bus | 24 |
Wholesale Trade Bus | 15 |
Retail Trade Bus | 85 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 19 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 3 |
Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 1 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 5 |
Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 14 |
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 11 |
Gasoline Stations Bus | 4 |
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 8 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 14 |
General Merchandise Str Bus | 6 |
Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 14 |
Information Bus | 13 |
Finance & Insurance Bus | 30 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 15 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 4 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 11 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 13 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 55 |
Legal Services Bus | 12 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 0 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 19 |
Educational Services Bus | 18 |
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 89 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 11 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 56 |
Accommodation Bus | 11 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 45 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 113 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 18 |
Public Administration Bus | 63 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-08-23
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