Montgomery County, Ohio

Not to be confused with Montgomery, Ohio.
Montgomery County, Ohio

The Montgomery County's Greek revival-style courthouse was completed in 1850.

Seal
Map of Ohio highlighting Montgomery County
Location in the state of Ohio
Map of the United States highlighting Ohio
Ohio's location in the U.S.
Founded May 1, 1803[1]
Named for Richard Montgomery
Seat Dayton
Largest city Dayton
Area
 • Total 464 sq mi (1,202 km2)
 • Land 462 sq mi (1,197 km2)
 • Water 2.8 sq mi (7 km2), 0.6%
Population (est.)
 • (2013) 535,846
 • Density 1,159/sq mi (447/km²)
Congressional district 10th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.mcohio.org

Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 535,153,[2] making it the fifth-most populous county in Ohio.[3] The county seat is Dayton.[4] The county was named in honor of Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775 while attempting to capture Quebec City, Canada.[5]

Montgomery County is part of the Dayton, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 464 square miles (1,200 km2), of which 462 square miles (1,200 km2) is land and 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2) (0.6%) is water.[6]

Adjacent counties

Major highways

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18107,722—
182015,999107.2%
183024,36252.3%
184031,93831.1%
185038,21819.7%
186052,23036.7%
187064,00622.5%
188078,55022.7%
1890100,55228.0%
1900130,14629.4%
1910163,76325.8%
1920209,53227.9%
1930273,48130.5%
1940295,4808.0%
1950398,44134.8%
1960527,08032.3%
1970606,14815.0%
1980571,697−5.7%
1990573,8090.4%
2000559,062−2.6%
2010535,153−4.3%
Est. 2014533,116[7]−0.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2013[2]

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 559,062 people, 229,229 households, and 146,935 families residing in the county. The population density was 1,211 people per square mile (468/km²). There were 248,443 housing units at an average density of 538 per square mile (208/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 76.57% White, 19.86% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 1.31% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 1.51% from two or more races. 1.27% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 229,229 households out of which 29.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.30% were married couples living together, 13.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.90% were non-families. 30.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the county, the population was spread out with 24.70% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 29.00% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 13.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $40,156, and the median income for a family was $50,071. Males had a median income of $38,710 versus $27,297 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,743. About 8.30% of families and 11.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.60% of those under age 18 and 8.20% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 535,153 people, 223,943 households, and 138,060 families residing in the county.[12] The population density was 1,159.5 inhabitants per square mile (447.7/km2). There were 254,775 housing units at an average density of 552.0 per square mile (213.1/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 73.9% white, 20.9% black or African American, 1.7% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.8% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.3% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 24.9% were German, 12.8% were Irish, 9.7% were American, and 8.8% were English.[14]

Of the 223,943 households, 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 38.4% were non-families, and 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age was 39.2 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $43,965 and the median income for a family was $56,559. Males had a median income of $45,680 versus $34,991 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,828. About 11.7% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Government

Current officials

See also:

Politics

In the last six presidential elections Montgomery County has favored the Democratic candidate, but not by large margins.

Presidential election results, 1960–2008
Year Democrat Republican
2012 50.7% 128,983 47.7% 121,188
2008 52.3% 145,997 46.1% 128,679
2004 50.6% 142,997 49.0% 138,371
2000 49.6% 114,597 47.5% 109,792
1996 50.0% 115,469 41.3% 95,391
1992 41.3% 108,017 40.0% 104,751
1988 41.8% 95,737 57.5% 131,569
1984 40.5% 94,016 59.0% 137,053
1980 50.0% 105,110 47.1% 101,443
1976 50.4% 106,468 47.4% 100,223
1972 39.4% 82,231 58.0% 120,998
1968 46.4% 96,082 40.9% 84,766
1964 63.8% 126,633 36.2% 71,979
1960 47.3% 98,325 52.7% 109,602

Education

Post-secondary institutions

Public

Private

Public schools

The following public school districts are located partially or entirely in Montgomery County:

Private schools

The following private high schools are located in Montgomery County:

Communities

Downtown Dayton, the largest city in Montgomery County

Cities

Villages

Townships

Defunct townships

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Ohio County Profiles: Montgomery County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
  2. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Ohio 2010 Census Population For Counties" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-10-18.
  4. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  5. ↑ "Montgomery County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Archived from the original on 2008-03-27. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
  6. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  10. ↑ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  12. 1 2 3 "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  13. ↑ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  14. ↑ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  15. ↑ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  16. ↑ http://www.ci.moraine.oh.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=102

External links

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