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Montgomery, Michigan
Village
Village of Montgomery
Looking east along Hakes Street
Looking east along Hakes Street
Location within Hillsdale County
Location within Hillsdale County
Montgomery, Michigan is located in Michigan
Montgomery, Michigan
Montgomery, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Montgomery, Michigan is located in the United States
Montgomery, Michigan
Montgomery, Michigan
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Michigan
County Hillsdale
Township Camden
Settled 1870
Platted 1871
Incorporated 1906
Government
 • Type Village council
Area
 • Total 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2)
 • Land 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,050 ft (320 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 322
 • Density 322.00/sq mi (124.32/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49255
49274 (Reading)
Area code(s) 517
FIPS code 26-55220
GNIS feature ID 0632603

Montgomery is a small village in Hillsdale County, located in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is part of Camden Township. According to the 2020 census, 322 people live in Montgomery.

A Look Back: Montgomery's History

Montgomery began as a small community around 1870. Several farmers moved to the area before the railroad arrived the next year. In 1871, the community was simply known as "the Station."

When the farmers wanted to officially map out their community, they went to Hillsdale. The county clerk, William Montgomery, offered to record their map for free. In return, he asked them to name the new community after him. The farmers agreed!

On December 20, 1871, Montgomery got its own post office. The community officially became an incorporated village in 1906.

Where is Montgomery? Geography Facts

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 1.00 square mile (2.60 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

How Many People Live Here? Population Changes

The population of Montgomery has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived in the village:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 362
1920 354 −2.2%
1930 277 −21.8%
1940 313 13.0%
1950 397 26.8%
1960 362 −8.8%
1970 404 11.6%
1980 408 1.0%
1990 388 −4.9%
2000 386 −0.5%
2010 342 −11.4%
2020 322 −5.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2020, the village had a population of 322 people.

Learning in Montgomery: Schools

Students in Montgomery attend schools from two different public school districts. Most of the village is served by Reading Community Schools. These schools are located to the northeast in Reading.

A smaller part of the village and the surrounding area is served by Camden-Frontier Schools. These schools are located to the southeast in Amboy Township.

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