Montvale: Demographics & People
Montvale's population stands at 351 people, in 195 households. Population shrank 7.4% from 379 (2022) to 351 (2024). Median age 39.1 years. (8.1y younger than Bedford County; 1.3y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 5% of the population. Population is 85% White (non-Hispanic) and 12% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.00). 44% of households are family-led. County is gaining 2,699 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 35% adult obesity, 15% smoke.
- 1.8 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 56% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 8 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 7.4% from 379 (2022) to 351 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~325 (extrapolated at -3.7%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 293.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 79,462 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -7.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 379 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 351 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 351 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 293 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 39.1y is 0.2 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 5% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 39.1 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 5.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 351 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 18 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 99.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 225.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 9 |
| Population under 18 | 18 |
| Median age | 39.1 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 351 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.00 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 369 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 100.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 12.5% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 85.2% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 251 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 56 |
| Share born in this state | 71.5% |
| Share born in another state | 28.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 16.0% |
| Naturalized citizens | 12.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 2,124 |
Households & Family Composition
195 households. Averaging 1.7 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 44% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 68 families, 0% are married couples with children.
| Total families | 68 |
|---|---|
| Average household size | 1.68 |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,205 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 651 |
| Family households | 86 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 44.1% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 195 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 12.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 2,699 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 12.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 80,409 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 77,710 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 2,699 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 29 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.8% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 6 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51019 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 019 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Bedford |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 12.9% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 10.90 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 15.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51019 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Bedford County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 2,309 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51019 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Bedford County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 52.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 45.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 30.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 78,997 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 1.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 5.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 351, shrinking, family-oriented, working-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 351 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Bedford County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade