Comparative characteristics of the foreign-born and native-born population of Montgomery County
1994
| Characteristic | Households headed by foreign-born residents | Households headed by native-born residents |
| Age | ||
|---|---|---|
| Median Age of Residents in Household | 34 | 37 |
| Percent of Households with Children Under 18 | 30.8% | 25.1% |
| Percent of Residents in Household Age 65 or Over | 8.8% | 13.3% |
| Education | ||
| Percent of Adults With Bachelor's Degree | 53.9% | 56.2% |
| Percent of Adults With Master's Degree | 28.5% | 26.7% |
| Percent of Adults With Ph.D.s | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Employment and income | ||
| Household income | $53,367 | $60,627 |
| Percent of Residents Employed by Private Sector (For Profit) | 52.0% | 49.8% |
| Percent of Residents Employed by Private Sector (Non-Profit) | 13.2% | 11.8% |
| Percent of Residents Self-Employed | 12.8% | 10.5% |
| Percent of Residents Employed by Public Sector | 22.1% | 27.9% |
| Housing structure type | ||
| Single Family Detached | 49.1% | 55.3% |
| Townhouse | 19.3% | 17.6% |
| Garden Apartment/Condo | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| High Rise Apartment/Condo | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| Housing tenure | ||
| Own | 68.3% | 75.8% |
| Rent | 31.7% | 24.2% |
Source: Montgomery County Department of Park and Planning, Research and Technology Center, 1994 Census Update Survey. |
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