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2017 PROFILE

prefaceIn 2013, the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) developed Our Great Region 2040, a regional plan for sustainable development. The plan lays out a long-range vision to ensure that the 13-county region is one of the world’s greatest places to live, work, and succeed by 2040.

The 2017 profiles for all 13 counties in the region provide a demographic snapshot and build a baseline understanding from which local communities and H-GAC can gauge how the region has advanced the tenets of the Our Great Region 2040 plan.

The contents of this report have been gathered from a variety of sources referenced on the last two pages. All maps were produced by H-GAC.

To read the Our Great Region 2040 plan and all 13 county profiles, visit ourregion.org/county-profiles.html or h-gac.com/go/apps.

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big ideasStrategies in the Our Great Region 2040 plan are grouped into Big Ideas for six different topics highlighting areas of opportunity within the region. The Big Ideas serve as high-level guides when considering new projects or policies. This 2017 county profile includes a range of demographic data points that correspond with one or multiple Big Ideas.

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RResiliencyIncreasing our resiliency to disaster and a changing environment

Economic DevelopmentStrengthening our economic competitiveness through an educated and skilled workforce

Healthy CommunitiesCultivating places where people can lead active, healthy lives

HousingProviding balanced housing choices near jobs, services, and transportation options

TransportationAchieving a world-class transportation network

EnvironmentSecuring a clean and ample water supply

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Willis

The WoodlandsWaller

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San Jacinto

Montgomery

Residents Per Square MilePopulation Growth ForecastMontgomery County has about the same population density as the region.

Montgomery County grew by 323% from 1980 to 2015 and is expected to reach 1,183,000 residents by 2040.

1980

2010

2000

1990

2020

2030

2040

2,590

560

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1,183,000

127,000

2015 538,000

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OVERVIEW

County Seat: ConroeLargest City: The Woodlands

Other counties

Top 4 cities

Major roads

Montgomery County

Montgomery County Boundaries

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RegionBrazoria

Galveston

Fort Bend

Chambers

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Walker

Matagorda

Colorado

Liberty

Austin

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Montgom

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Race and EthnicityMontgomery County is less racially diverse than the region and the state.

County Region TexasWhite

Hispanic*

BlackAsianOther

69% 39% 44%

22% 36% 38%

3% 17% 12%

2% 7% 4%3% 2% 2%

Median Household IncomeMontgomery County has one of the highest median household incomes in the region.

$53,200

$68,800

Poverty RateMontgomery County has a lower rate of poverty than the region, particularly for children.

County

Region

Texas

12% 17% 8%

16% 23% 10%

17% 25% 11%

Overall Children (under 18) Seniors (65 and over)

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AgeMontgomery County has a similar age profile as the region.

Ages 18-34

over 65

Ages 0-17

Ages 35-64

27%27%

21%25%

40%39%

12%10%

CountyRegion

*As defined by the Office of Management and Budget as a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.

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Montgomery County Land Use

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Harris

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San Jacinto

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Forest, shrubs, pasture, grasslands, barren lands and cultivated crops

47%

Wetlands17%

Open water3%Developed Land34%

Other counties

Building Permits IssuedSingle-family construction started declining in 2014 after a rise since 2010. Multi-family permits followed a similar pattern.

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2010

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HOUSING & LAND USE

Median Home ValueMontgomery County has the second highest median home value in the region.

Housing Units Built Since 2000Over 40% of Montgomery County’s housing units were built since 2000.

Housing TenureMontgomery County has a higher rate of homeownership than the region or the state.

Owners 72% Renters 28%

61% 39%

62% 38%

County

Region

Texas

Housing TypeMontgomery County’s homes are mostly single-family residences.

Single Family Multi-Family RV, boat, & mobile home

70% 15% 14%

66% 29% 5%

68% 24% 8%

County

Region

Texas

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Wetlands

Open water

Developed Land

Living Costs

25%

31% Housing

Transportation

Vacant Housing UnitsAround 10% of Montgomery County’s housing units are vacant.

10%

Texas

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Galveston

Wharton

Matagorda

Walker

Waller

$136,000

$176,900

Texas

Austin

Montgom

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Galveston

Wharton

Colorado

Waller

25%

42%

Fort Bend

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Colorado

Liberty

Fort BendCham

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Liberty

Walker

Harris

Matagorda

Montgomery County households spend 56% of their income on transportation and housing.

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ECONOMY & WORKFORCE

HEB Grocery

Conroe ISD

Magnolia ISD

Hewitt Associates

Kroger

Medical Center Hospital

New Caney ISDMontgomery County

Willis ISD

Major Employers in Montgomery County

Top Industries by Percent of Overall Jobs

Retail Trade

Educational Services

Health Care & Social Assistance

Accommodation & Food Service

11%

8%

12%

9%

11%

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17%

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Employment & Education (16-19 Year Olds)Around 8% of Montgomery County’s working-age teens are both unemployed and out of school.

Enrolled in School Employed, Not in School Not in School or Employed

85% 7% 8%

85% 7% 8%

County

Region

Employment in Montgomery County diversified between 2002 and 2014. While the Manufacturing and Construction industries declined as a percentage of overall jobs, they still employed about the same number of workers.

2002 2014

Retail TradeEducational ServicesHealth Care & Social AssistanceAccommodation & Food Service

*This reflects the most up-to-date publicly available data and may not represent the current mix of major employers in the county.

Only 31% of Montgomery County residents work in the county, and only 42% of the workers in the county live there.

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Unemployment Rate Earnings of ResidentsMontgomery County’s unemployment has recently been lower than the national average, until 2016.

Nearly 60% of Montgomery County residents earn more than $40,000 annually, a higher percentage than the region.

2006

2010

2012

2014

2008

2016

County 4.9%

7.5%

4.4% Nation 4.9%

9.6%

4.6%

$15,000 or less

$15,000- $40,000

$40,000 or more

Region

52%

31%

17%

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56%

27%

16%

EDUCATION

14%

24%

30%

29%

18%

24%

28%

30%

18%

25%

29%

28%

County

Region

Texas

Less than High School

High School or Equivalent

Some College or Associate’s

Bachelor’s Degree or More

A higher percentage of Montgomery County residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher than the region and state.

Educational Attainment

Median Earnings by Educational AttainmentA Montgomery County resident with a graduate or professional degree makes, on average, $59,000 more than a resident with less than a high school education annually.

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$21,300

$33,400

$41,100

$61,300

$80,300

$90K

Montgomery County students graduated at a lower rate in 2015 than the students of most counties in the region.

Class of 2015 Graduation Rate

93%

91%

96%92%

92%

Local Schools

New Caney ISD

Conroe ISDPublic Secondary Schools

Willis ISDTomball ISDSplendora ISD

Magnolia ISD

Richards ISD

Lone Star CollegePost-Secondary Schools

32%

Austin

Liberty

Galveston

Brazoria

Wharton

Walker

Fort Bend

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Harris

Waller

Colorado

Matagorda

Chambers

HEALTH

Population without Health InsuranceA lower percentage of Montgomery County residents lack health insurance than the region or state.

17%10%

12%

12%

21%

21%

County

Region

Texas

Children (under 18) Total population

Montgomery County has a lower obesity rate than the state.

Adult Obesity Rate

25%

31%

Top Causes of Death Per 100,000 Montgomery County residents

Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease

Cancer (all types)161154

503030 Stroke

Heart disease

Accidents

Austin

Colorado

Galveston

Wharton

Walker

Waller

Texas

Fort Bend

Harris

Liberty

Brazoria

Chambers

Montgom

ery

Matagorda

Dentists Per Capita

County 45 per 100,000

Texas 53 per 100,000

Doctors Per Capita

County 70 per 100,000

Texas 74 per 100,000

ENVIRONMENT

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Residents in 100-year Floodplain Residents in Hurricane Evacuation ZoneA lower percentage of Montgomery County residents live in a 100-year floodplain than the region.

No Montgomery County residents live in a hurricane evacuation zone, as opposed to 25% of the region.

9% 12%

RegionCounty

0% 25%

RegionCounty

Montgomery County EcoRegions & Conservation Districts

Conservation and Recreation Lands

Southern Blackland/ Fayette Prairie

Southern Tertiary Uplands

South Central Plains Flatwoods

Other counties

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Walker

Harris

San Jacinto

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TRANSPORTATION

Montgomery County workers have a longer average commute than the region as a whole.

Mean Commute to Work (minutes)

34

29

33

21

Montgomery County drivers travel more annually than drivers in the region as a whole.

Vehicle Miles Traveled per Person

34,100

8,7009,200

6,000

Commute Mode to WorkMontgomery County workers have a similar commute split as the rest of the region.

County 81% 11% 5% 1% 2%

Region 80% 11% 4% 2% 3%

Drive alone

Carpool

Work from

home

Public transit

Walk, bike, other

Montgomery County has a slightly higher rate of traffic fatalities than the region.

Traffic Fatalities per 100,000 Residents

County 12

16

Region 10

11

2010 2015

12

Chambers

Austin

Galveston

Fort Bend

Waller

Wharton

Liberty

Matagorda

Colorado

Walker

Brazoria

Harris

Montgom

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Region

Chambers

Austin

Galveston

Fort Bend

Waller

Wharton

Liberty

Matagorda

Colorado

Walker

Brazoria

Harris

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SOURCES

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Overview

Economy & Workforce

Housing & Land Use

Top Industries by Percent of Overall JobsU.S. Census Bureau, 2002-2014, OnTheMap Application, Longitudinal-Employer Household Dynamics ProgramMajor Employers in Montgomery County2016 Workforce Solutions, County Economic ProfilesEmployment & Education (16-19 Year Olds)U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table B14005Unemployment RateU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, 2006-2016Earnings of ResidentsU.S. Census Bureau, 2014, OnTheMap Application, Longitudinal-Employer Household Dynamics ProgramWorkers’ Job & Home DestinationsU.S. Census Bureau, 2014, OnTheMap Application, Longitudinal-Employer Household Dynamics Program

Montgomery County Boundaries (map)Houston-Galveston Area Council, 2017

Montgomery County Land Use (map)Houston-Galveston Area Council, 2017

Population Growth ForecastHouston-Galveston Area Council, 2017

Building Permits IssuedU.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 1990-2015

Residents per Square MileHouston-Galveston Area Council, 2017

Housing TenureU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table DP04

AgeU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table B01001

Housing TypeU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table DP04

Median Household IncomeU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table S2503

Vacant Housing UnitsU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table DP04

Poverty RateU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table S1701

Living CostsCenter for Neighborhood Technology 2013 H+T® Index

Race and EthnicityU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table B03002

Median Home ValueU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table DP04Housing Units Built Since 2000U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table DP04

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Education & Health

Environment & Transportation

Educational AttainmentU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table S1501

Montgomery County EcoRegions & Conservation Districts (map)Houston-Galveston Area Council, 2017

Local SchoolsTexas Education Agency and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Residents in 100-year FloodplainHouston-Galveston Area Council, 2017

Class of 2015 Graduation RateTexas Education Agency, Four-Year Graduation and Dropout Data, Class of 2015

Residents in Hurricane Evacuation ZoneHouston-Galveston Area Council, 2017

Median Earnings by Educational AttainmentU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table B20004

Mean Commute to Work (minutes)U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table S0802

Population without Health InsuranceU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table S2701

Vehicle Miles Traveled per PersonTexas Department of Transportation, 2015 Roadway Inventory

Top Causes of DeathTexas Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Health Statistics, 2013 County Health Facts Profiles

Commute Mode to WorkU.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, Table S0802

Adult Obesity RateCenter for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013 County Data Indicators

Traffic Fatalities per 100,000 ResidentsTexas Department of Transportation, 2010-2015, Crash Records Information System

Dentists per CapitaU.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration, Area Health Resources FilesDoctors per CapitaU.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration, Area Health Resources Files

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