Montgomery County, Maryland Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

1,065,949

Diversity Score

74.1

Diversity Tier

High

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
39.5%%

Montgomery County, Maryland Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Montgomery County, Maryland Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)420,86239.5%
Hispanic or Latino223,95821.0%
Black / African American194,75618.3%
Asian163,08915.3%
Two or More Races51,0664.8%
Other Race10,6851.0%
Native American1,1530.1%
Pacific Islander3800.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Montgomery County, Maryland

The largest racial or ethnic group in Montgomery County, Maryland is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 39.5% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Montgomery County, Maryland has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 74.1/100, which is considered a High level of diversity.
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