Montgomery County
Montgomery County, Virginia
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Phone: (540) 382-6954
Fax: (540) 382-6943
www.montva.com
In western VA, west of Roanoke; organized Oct 7, 1776 from Fincastle (organized 1772 from Botetourt County and abolished 1777), Botetourt, and Pulaski counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Richard Montgomery (1736-75), American Revolutionary War officer who captured Montreal, Canada
Area (sq mi):: 389.43 (land 388.22; water 1.21) Population per square mile: 217.20
Population 2005: 84,303 State rank: 21 Population change: 2000-20005 0.80%; 1990-2000 13.10% Population 2000: 83,629 (White 89.10%; Black or African American 3.70%; Hispanic or Latino 1.60%; Asian 4.00%; Other 2.30%). Foreign born: 5.80%. Median age: 25.90
Income 2000: per capita $17,077; median household $32,330; Population below poverty level: 23.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,979-$21,136
Unemployment (2004): 3.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.10% Median travel time to work: 19.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 22.80%
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Montgomery County, Tennessee
Clarksville, TN 37041
Phone: (931) 648-5711
Fax: (931) 553-5160
www.montgomerycountytn.org
On central northern border of TN, northwest of Nashville; organized Apr 9, 1796 by the division between Montgomery and Robertson counties of Tennessee County, which had been organized in 1788 from Davidson County and was then abolished. Name Origin: For John Montgomery (1748-94), explorer of Cumberland County (1771) and Indian fighter
Area (sq mi):: 543.84 (land 539.28; water 4.57) Population per square mile: 273.00
Population 2005: 147,202 State rank: 8 Population change: 2000-20005 9.20%; 1990-2000 34.10% Population 2000: 134,768 (White 70.90%; Black or African American 19.20%; Hispanic or Latino 5.20%; Asian 1.80%; Other 5.80%). Foreign born: 4.40%. Median age: 30.00
Income 2000: per capita $17,265; median household $38,981; Population below poverty level: 10.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,992-$27,405
Unemployment (2004): 4.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.10% Median travel time to work: 25.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 38.20%
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Montgomery County, Texas
Conroe, TX 77305
Phone: (936) 539-7885
Fax: (936) 760-6990
www.co.montgomery.tx.us
In east-central TX, north of Houston; organized Dec 14, 1837 from Washington County. Name Origin: For Gen. Richard Montgomery (1736-75), American Revolutionary War officer who captured Montreal, Canada
Area (sq mi):: 1076.81 (land 1044.03; water 32.78) Population per square mile: 362.10
Population 2005: 378,033 State rank: 12 Population change: 2000-20005 28.70%; 1990-2000 61.20% Population 2000: 293,768 (White 81.40%; Black or African American 3.50%; Hispanic or Latino 12.60%; Asian 1.10%; Other 7.20%). Foreign born: 8.60%. Median age: 34.40
Income 2000: per capita $24,544; median household $50,864; Population below poverty level: 9.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $32,989-$32,068
Unemployment (2004): 5.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.80% Median travel time to work: 32.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 48.70%
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Montgomery County, Indiana
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Phone: (765) 364-6430
Fax: (765) 364-6355
www.mcedonline.com
In west-central IN, south of Lafayette; organized Mar 1, 1823 from Indian lands. Name Origin: For Gen. Richard Montgomery (1738-75), American Revolutionary War officer who captured Montreal, Canada
Area (sq mi):: 505.34 (land 504.51; water 0.83) Population per square mile: 75.80
Population 2005: 38,239 State rank: 39 Population change: 2000-20005 1.60%; 1990-2000 9.30% Population 2000: 37,629 (White 96.30%; Black or African American 0.80%; Hispanic or Latino 1.60%; Asian 0.40%; Other 2.00%). Foreign born: 1.50%. Median age: 36.60
Income 2000: per capita $18,938; median household $41,297; Population below poverty level: 8.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,235-$24,908
Unemployment (2004): 4.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.40% Median travel time to work: 20.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 19.80%
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Montgomery County, Ohio
Dayton, OH 45422
Phone: (937) 496-7591
Fax: (937) 496-7627
www.co.montgomery.oh.us
In west-central OH, north of Cincinnati; organized Mar 24, 1803 from Hamilton and Ross counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Richard Montgomery (1736-75), American Revolutionary War officer who captured Montreal, Canada
Area (sq mi):: 464.34 (land 461.68; water 2.67) Population per square mile: 1185.70
Population 2005: 547,435 State rank: 4 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.10%; 1990-2000 -2.60% Population 2000: 559,062 (White 75.90%; Black or African American 19.90%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 1.30%; Other 2.20%). Foreign born: 2.50%. Median age: 36.40
Income 2000: per capita $21,743; median household $40,156; Population below poverty level: 11.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $28,948-$31,476
Unemployment (2004): 6.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.20% Median travel time to work: 21.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 18.60%
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Montgomery County, New York
Fonda, NY 12068
Phone: (518) 853-3834
Fax: (518) 853-8220
www.co.montgomery.ny.us
In south-central NY, northwest of Albany; organized as Tryon County Mar 12, 1772 (prior to statehood) from Albany County; name changed Apr 2, 1784. Name Origin: For Gen. Richard Montgomery (1736-75), Revolutionary War officer
Area (sq mi):: 410.32 (land 404.82; water 5.51) Population per square mile: 121.00
Population 2005: 48,968 State rank: 51 Population change: 2000-20005 -1.50%; 1990-2000 -4.40% Population 2000: 49,708 (White 90.70%; Black or African American 1.20%; Hispanic or Latino 6.90%; Asian 0.50%; Other 3.40%). Foreign born: 3.20%. Median age: 39.70
Income 2000: per capita $17,005; median household $32,128; Population below poverty level: 12.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,019-$26,087
Unemployment (2004): 5.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.20% Median travel time to work: 23.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 37.80%
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Montgomery County, Illinois
Hillsboro, IL 62049
Phone: (217) 532-9530
Fax: (217) 532-9581
www.montgomeryco.com
In central IL, south of Springfield; organized Feb 12, 1821 from Bond and Madison counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Richard Montgomery (1736-75), American Revolutionary War officer who captured Montreal, Canada
Area (sq mi):: 709.75 (land 703.80; water 5.96) Population per square mile: 43.20
Population 2005: 30,396 State rank: 51 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.80%; 1990-2000 -0.20% Population 2000: 30,652 (White 94.40%; Black or African American 3.70%; Hispanic or Latino 1.10%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 0.90%. Median age: 38.10
Income 2000: per capita $16,272; median household $33,123; Population below poverty level: 13.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,677-$22,164
Unemployment (2004): 8.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.60% Median travel time to work: 24.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 30.80%
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Montgomery County, Kansas
Independence, KS 67301
Phone: (620) 330-1200
Fax: (620) 330-1202
www.mgcountyks.org
On the southeastern border of KS, west of Joplin, MO; organized Feb 26, 1867 from Labette County. Name Origin: For either James M. Montgomery (1814-71), abolitionist and preacher, a nephew or more distant relative of Gen. Richard Montgomery (1738-75), officer in the American Revolution, or for Gen. Richard Montgomery himself
Area (sq mi):: 651.40 (land 645.20; water 6.19) Population per square mile: 53.60
Population 2005: 34,570 State rank: 15 Population change: 2000-20005 -4.60%; 1990-2000 -6.60% Population 2000: 36,252 (White 84.50%; Black or African American 6.10%; Hispanic or Latino 3.10%; Asian 0.50%; Other 7.60%). Foreign born: 1.30%. Median age: 39.20
Income 2000: per capita $16,421; median household $30,997; Population below poverty level: 12.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,156-$23,527
Unemployment (2004): 6.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.30% Median travel time to work: 16.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 10.80%
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Montgomery County, Alabama
Montgomery, AL 36102
Phone: (334) 832-1210
Fax: (334) 832-2533
www.mc-ala.org
In south-central AL; organized Dec 6, 1816 (prior to statehood) from Monroe County. Name Origin: For Gen. Richard Montgomery (1738-75), American Revolutionary War officer who captured Montreal, Canada
Area (sq mi):: 799.76 (land 789.76; water 9.99) Population per square mile: 280.60
Population 2005: 221,619 State rank: 4 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.80%; 1990-2000 6.90% Population 2000: 223,510 (White 48.30%; Black or African American 48.60%; Hispanic or Latino 1.20%; Asian 1.00%; Other 1.60%). Foreign born: 2.00%. Median age: 33.50
Income 2000: per capita $19,358; median household $35,962; Population below poverty level: 17.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $27,256-$31,381
Unemployment (2004): 5.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.60% Median travel time to work: 20.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 6.70%
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Montgomery County, Missouri
Montgomery City, MO 63361
Phone: (573) 564-3357
Fax: (573) 564-8088
www.montgomerycountymo.org
In east-central MO, northwest of Saint Louis; organized Dec 14, 1818 (prior to statehood) from Saint Charles County. Name Origin: For Gen. Richard Montgomery (1736-75), American Revolutionary War officer who captured Montreal, Canada
Area (sq mi):: 540.34 (land 537.46; water 2.88) Population per square mile: 22.60
Population 2005: 12,166 State rank: 82 Population change: 2000-20005 0.20%; 1990-2000 6.90% Population 2000: 12,136 (White 95.60%; Black or African American 2.00%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.70%). Foreign born: 1.20%. Median age: 39.40
Income 2000: per capita $15,092; median household $32,772; Population below poverty level: 11.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,781-$23,808
Unemployment (2004): 6.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.40% Median travel time to work: 27.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 44.50%
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Montgomery County, Arkansas
Mount Ida, AR 71957
Phone: (870) 867-3114
Fax: (870) 867-4354
In west-central AR, west of Hot Springs; organized Dec 9, 1842 from Clark County. Name Origin: For Gen. Richard Montgomery (1736-75), American Revolutionary War officer who captured Montreal, Canada
Area (sq mi):: 800.29 (land 780.93; water 19.36) Population per square mile: 11.90
Population 2005: 9,274 State rank: 67 Population change: 2000-20005 0.30%; 1990-2000 17.90% Population 2000: 9,245 (White 94.50%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 2.50%; Asian 0.40%; Other 3.90%). Foreign born: 2.00%. Median age: 41.50
Income 2000: per capita $14,668; median household $28,421; Population below poverty level: 17.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,010-$19,113
Unemployment (2004): 5.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.20% Median travel time to work: 28.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 42.10%
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Montgomery County, Kentucky
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
Phone: (859) 498-8700
Fax: (859) 498-8729
In central KY, east of Lexington; established May 1, 1797 (prior to statehood) from Clark County. Name Origin: For Gen. Richard Montgomery (1736-75), American Revolutionary War officer who captured Montreal, Canada
Area (sq mi):: 198.80 (land 198.59; water 0.21) Population per square mile: 122.10
Population 2005: 24,256 State rank: 46 Population change: 2000-20005 7.50%; 1990-2000 15.30% Population 2000: 22,554 (White 94.30%; Black or African American 3.50%; Hispanic or Latino 1.10%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.30%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 36.00
Income 2000: per capita $16,701; median household $31,746; Population below poverty level: 15.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,831-$22,115
Unemployment (2004): 6.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.20% Median travel time to work: 25.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 36.90%
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Montgomery County, Georgia
Mount Vernon, GA 30445
Phone: (912) 583-2363
Fax: (912) 583-2026
In east-central GA, west of Savannah; organized Dec 19, 1793 from Washington County. Name Origin: For Gen. Richard Montgomery (1736-75), American Revolutionary War officer who captured Montreal, Canada
Area (sq mi):: 247.32 (land 245.33; water 1.99) Population per square mile: 36.30
Population 2005: 8,909 State rank: 135 Population change: 2000-20005 7.70%; 1990-2000 15.50% Population 2000: 8,270 (White 68.70%; Black or African American 27.20%; Hispanic or Latino 3.30%; Asian 0.20%; Other 2.80%). Foreign born: 3.90%. Median age: 33.60
Income 2000: per capita $14,182; median household $30,240; Population below poverty level: 19.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $17,669-$19,457
Unemployment (2004): 5.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): -3.00% Median travel time to work: 27.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 68.20%
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Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Norristown, PA 19404
Phone: (610) 278-3346
Fax: (610) 278-5188
www.montcopa.org
In southeastern PA, northwest of Philadelphia; organized Sep 10, 1784 from old Philadelphia County. Name Origin: For Gen. Richard Montgomery (1736-1775), Revolutionary War officer and hero
Area (sq mi):: 487.45 (land 483.12; water 4.33) Population per square mile: 1606.00
Population 2005: 775,883 State rank: 3 Population change: 2000-20005 3.40%; 1990-2000 10.60% Population 2000: 750,097 (White 85.30%; Black or African American 7.50%; Hispanic or Latino 2.00%; Asian 4.00%; Other 2.00%). Foreign born: 7.00%. Median age: 38.20
Income 2000: per capita $30,898; median household $60,829; Population below poverty level: 4.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $45,989-$49,429
Unemployment (2004): 4.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.80% Median travel time to work: 26.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 35.30%
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Montgomery County, Iowa
Red Oak, IA 51566
Phone: (712) 623-4986
Fax: (712) 623-4987
In southwestern IA, southeast of Council Bluffs; established Jan 15, 1851 from Polk County. Name Origin: For Gen. Richard Montgomery (1736-75), American Revolutionary War officer who captured Montreal, Canada
Area (sq mi):: 424.81 (land 423.88; water 0.93) Population per square mile: 26.70
Population 2005: 11,313 State rank: 71 Population change: 2000-20005 -3.90%; 1990-2000 -2.50% Population 2000: 11,771 (White 97.60%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 1.20%. Median age: 40.40
Income 2000: per capita $16,373; median household $33,214; Population below poverty level: 9.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,590-$24,587
Unemployment (2004): 4.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.60% Median travel time to work: 17.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 19.00%
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Montgomery County, Maryland
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: (240) 777-2500
Fax: (240) 777-2517
www.montgomerycountymd.gov
On central western border of MD, north of Washington, D.C.; organized Sept 6, 1776 (prior to statehood) from Frederick County. Added territory (Takoma Park city) from Prince George's County effective July 1, 1997. Name Origin: For Gen. Richard Montgomery (1736-75), an officer in the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 507.14 (land 495.52; water 11.63) Population per square mile: 1871.90
Population 2005: 927,583 State rank: 1 Population change: 2000-20005 6.20%; 1990-2000 15.40% Population 2000: 873,341 (White 59.50%; Black or African American 15.10%; Hispanic or Latino 11.50%; Asian 11.30%; Other 8.70%). Foreign born: 26.70%. Median age: 36.80
Income 2000: per capita $35,684; median household $71,551; Population below poverty level: 5.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $49,647-$52,854
Unemployment (2004): 3.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.80% Median travel time to work: 32.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 41.30%
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Montgomery County, North Carolina
Troy, NC 27371
Phone: (910) 576-4211
Fax: (910) 576-5020
www.montgomery-county.com
In south-central NC, east of Charlotte; organized 1779 (prior to statehood) from Anson County. Name Origin: For Gen. Richard Montgomery (1736-75), American Revolutionary War officer who captured Montreal, Canada
Area (sq mi):: 501.64 (land 491.60; water 10.04) Population per square mile: 55.60
Population 2005: 27,322 State rank: 71 Population change: 2000-20005 1.90%; 1990-2000 14.90% Population 2000: 26,822 (White 65.30%; Black or African American 21.80%; Hispanic or Latino 10.40%; Asian 1.60%; Other 7.40%). Foreign born: 8.00%. Median age: 36.70
Income 2000: per capita $16,504; median household $32,903; Population below poverty level: 15.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,767-$22,174
Unemployment (2004): 7.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.10% Median travel time to work: 24.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 29.60%
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Montgomery County, Mississippi
Winona, MS 38967
Phone: (662) 283-2333
Fax: (662) 283-2233
In central MS, west of Columbus; organized May 13, 1871 from Carroll and Choctaw counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Richard Montgomery (1736-75), American Revolutionary War officer who captured Montreal, Canada
Area (sq mi):: 407.86 (land 406.85; water 1.02) Population per square mile: 29.10
Population 2005: 11,829 State rank: 68 Population change: 2000-20005 -3.00%; 1990-2000 -1.60% Population 2000: 12,189 (White 53.90%; Black or African American 45.00%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.30%; Other 0.60%). Foreign born: 0.20%. Median age: 37.30
Income 2000: per capita $14,040; median household $25,270; Population below poverty level: 24.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $17,623-$20,377
Unemployment (2004): 8.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.50% Median travel time to work: 25.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 42.10%
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