Montgomery County, MD Population By Age Group and Age Cohort in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on February 28, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, among the 1.06M Montgomery County, MD population, the 35-39yrs age group constituted the highest percentage of the total population (7.12%), followed by the 50-54yrs age group (6.99%), and the 55-59yrs age group (6.95%).

In the case of age cohorts, Adults (18-64yrs) constituted the highest percentage of the total population (61.08%), followed by Children (0-17yrs) (23.30%), and Seniors (65yrs and Over) (15.62%).

The first and second charts below shows the percentage of the population by age group and age cohort respectively. The table below also shows the number and percentages for each age group and age cohort.

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Montgomery County, MD Percentages of Population By Age Group in 2021
35-39yrs
50-54yrs
55-59yrs
45-49yrs
10-14yrs
40-44yrs
30-34yrs
5-9yrs
60-64yrs
15-19yrs
Montgomery County, MD Percentages of Population By Age Cohort in 2021
Adults (18-64yrs)
Children (0-17yrs)
Seniors (65yrs and Over)
Montgomery County, MD Population By Age Group in 2021
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Age Group Number of People % of Total
35-39yrs 75318 7.12
50-54yrs 73906 6.99
55-59yrs 73487 6.95
45-49yrs 72628 6.87
10-14yrs 72318 6.84
40-44yrs 71282 6.74
30-34yrs 68986 6.53
5-9yrs 66910 6.33
60-64yrs 66449 6.29
15-19yrs 65908 6.23
Under 5yrs 64174 6.07
25-29yrs 62015 5.87
20-24yrs 58724 5.56
65-69yrs 55005 5.20
70-74yrs 40708 3.85
75-79yrs 28615 2.71
85yrs and Over 21812 2.06
80-84yrs 18956 1.79
Montgomery County, MD Population By Age Cohort in 2021
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Age Cohort Number of People % of Total
Adults (18-64yrs) 645747 61.08
Children (0-17yrs) 246358 23.30
Seniors (65yrs and Over) 165096 15.62