Montgomery, Ohio facts for kids
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Montgomery, Ohio
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Location in Hamilton County and the state of Ohio
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | Ohio | ||||
| County | Hamilton | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 5.32 sq mi (13.78 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 5.31 sq mi (13.75 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) | ||||
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) | ||||
| Population
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| • Total | 10,853 | ||||
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10,773 | ||||
| • Density | 2,045.03/sq mi (789.58/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||||
| ZIP code |
45242
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| Area code(s) | 513 | ||||
| FIPS code | 39-51716 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 2395380 | ||||
Montgomery is a city in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. It is a suburb located east of Cincinnati. In 2020, about 10,853 people lived there.
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History of Montgomery, Ohio
Montgomery is one of the oldest places settled in Hamilton County. People first arrived here in 1795. The first building was a log cabin, which served as a tavern. This tavern was a popular resting spot for travelers and people moving goods.
Early Settlement and Naming
In 1802, a man named Nathaniel Terwilliger planned out the town. A few years later, in 1806 and 1807, many people from a town called Montgomery, New York, moved here. They settled in the area for trade and farming. They decided to name their new village "Montgomery" after their old home.
Growth and Development
Montgomery officially became a village in 1910. It was an important stop for stagecoaches on the road between Cincinnati and Zanesville. This road later became known as the Montgomery Pike. The village had an inn, two taverns, and mills to process farm products.
Montgomery stayed a small community until the 1960s. Then, it grew into a "bedroom community". This means many people who worked in Cincinnati chose to live in Montgomery. In 1971, Montgomery became a city.
City Expansion
The city started adding land from nearby areas in 1973. It formed its own "paper township" called Montgomery Township in 1986. This meant it officially separated from the surrounding townships. By 1990, the city of Montgomery and Montgomery Township covered the same area.
Unique Events
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Montgomery held a special "reverse parade." Instead of floats moving past people, the floats stayed still in a parking lot. Residents drove their cars past the floats. This creative event even made news around the world!
Geography of Montgomery
Montgomery is a city with a total area of about 5.30 square miles (13.73 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.29 square miles (13.70 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 378 | — | |
| 1930 | 394 | 4.2% | |
| 1940 | 461 | 17.0% | |
| 1950 | 579 | 25.6% | |
| 1960 | 3,075 | 431.1% | |
| 1970 | 5,683 | 84.8% | |
| 1980 | 10,084 | 77.4% | |
| 1990 | 9,753 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 10,163 | 4.2% | |
| 2010 | 10,251 | 0.9% | |
| 2020 | 10,853 | 5.9% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 10,773 | 5.1% | |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the city of Montgomery had 10,853 people. This means there were about 2,045 people living in each square mile. There were 4,102 homes in the city.
Most people in Montgomery were White (84.6%). Other groups included Asian (6.6%), Black or African American (2.7%), and people of two or more races (5.3%). About 3.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 4,029 households in Montgomery. In 33.8% of these homes, children under 18 lived there. Most households (66.4%) were married couples. About 25.8% of all households were single individuals. The average household had 2.61 people.
About 27.3% of the city's population was under 18 years old. People aged 18 to 64 made up 50.8% of the population. Those 65 years or older were 21.9%. The average age in Montgomery was 44.0 years.
Household Income and Education
From 2016 to 2020, the average yearly income for a household in Montgomery was estimated to be $131,856. For families, the average income was $165,000. A small number of people, about 1.5%, lived below the poverty line. Many adults in Montgomery are highly educated, with about 77.2% having a bachelor's degree or higher.
Education in Montgomery
Students in Montgomery attend schools in the Sycamore Community School District. This school district has received the highest rating from the state of Ohio for ten years in a row! The Sycamore Community School District also serves nearby Blue Ash, Ohio and Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio.
For students who prefer private schools, there are options too. Boys can attend Moeller High School, and girls can attend Ursuline Academy. Montgomery is also part of the Great Oaks vocational school district. This district offers training for different careers.
Notable People from Montgomery
Many interesting people have come from Montgomery, Ohio. Here are a few:
- Jane French – A talented singer and songwriter.
- Rose Lavelle – A famous soccer player for the US Women's National Team.
- Paul O'Neill – A well-known Major League Baseball player.
- Connie Pillich – A former Ohio state representative.
- Daniel von Bargen – An actor.
- John B. Weller – A former governor of California.
- Harland Whitmore – An economist.
Sister City
Montgomery has one sister city. This is a special partnership with a city in another country to promote cultural understanding.
See also
- In Spanish: Montgomery (Ohio) para niños
