Montgomery County, Kentucky facts for kids
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Montgomery County
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Montgomery County courthouse in Mount Sterling
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Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | 1796 |
| Named for | Richard Montgomery |
| Seat | Mount Sterling |
| Largest city | Mount Sterling |
| Area | |
| • Total | 199 sq mi (520 km2) |
| • Land | 197 sq mi (510 km2) |
| • Water | 1.5 sq mi (4 km2) 0.7% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 28,114 |
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28,527  |
| • Density | 141.3/sq mi (54.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
Montgomery County is a county in the state of Kentucky, USA. In 2020, about 28,114 people lived here. The main town and county seat is Mount Sterling. Montgomery County is part of a larger area called the Mount Sterling Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is also included in the Lexington-Fayette–Richmond–Frankfort combined statistical area.
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History of Montgomery County
Early Events and Settlers
In 1793, a Native American leader named Shoe Boots (Tarsekayahke) led a raid. This raid involved Cherokee and Shawnee warriors attacking Morgan's Station. This event was known as the last Native American raid in Kentucky.
During the raid, some settlers were killed. Two young girls, including Clarinda Allington, were taken captive. The group then returned to Cherokee territory. Shoe Boots believed he had saved Clarinda's life. He later married her, and they had three children together.
Shoe Boots was a respected and successful leader. Several years later, Clarinda visited her family in Kentucky with her children. She decided to stay there. Her family could not support her, but the state of Kentucky voted to give her money for three years.
County Formation and Naming
Montgomery County was created in 1796. The land for the county came from Clark County. Montgomery was the 22nd county formed in Kentucky.
The county was named to honor Richard Montgomery. He was an American Revolutionary War Brigadier General. He died in 1775 while trying to capture Quebec City, Canada.
Another story says the county was named for Thomas Montgomery from Virginia. He also served in the Revolutionary War. In 1793, Thomas Montgomery settled in Mount Sterling. Later, in 1805, he moved to Gibson County, Indiana.
Geography of Montgomery County
Land and Water Areas
According to the United States Census Bureau, Montgomery County covers about 199 square miles. Most of this area, about 197 square miles, is land. The remaining 1.5 square miles, or 0.7%, is water.
Neighboring Counties
Montgomery County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Bourbon County (to the northwest)
- Bath County (to the northeast)
- Menifee County (to the southeast)
- Powell County (to the south)
- Clark County (to the west)
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 7,082 | — | |
| 1810 | 12,975 | 83.2% | |
| 1820 | 9,587 | −26.1% | |
| 1830 | 10,240 | 6.8% | |
| 1840 | 9,332 | −8.9% | |
| 1850 | 9,903 | 6.1% | |
| 1860 | 7,859 | −20.6% | |
| 1870 | 7,557 | −3.8% | |
| 1880 | 10,566 | 39.8% | |
| 1890 | 12,367 | 17.0% | |
| 1900 | 12,834 | 3.8% | |
| 1910 | 12,868 | 0.3% | |
| 1920 | 12,245 | −4.8% | |
| 1930 | 11,660 | −4.8% | |
| 1940 | 12,280 | 5.3% | |
| 1950 | 13,025 | 6.1% | |
| 1960 | 13,461 | 3.3% | |
| 1970 | 15,364 | 14.1% | |
| 1980 | 20,046 | 30.5% | |
| 1990 | 19,561 | −2.4% | |
| 2000 | 22,554 | 15.3% | |
| 2010 | 26,499 | 17.5% | |
| 2020 | 28,114 | 6.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 28,527 | 7.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2020 |
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In 2000, there were 22,554 people living in Montgomery County. There were 8,902 households and 6,436 families. The county had about 114 people per square mile.
About 24.9% of the population was under 18 years old. About 12.9% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in the county was 36 years.
Communities in Montgomery County
Cities
- Camargo
- Jeffersonville
- Mount Sterling (This is the county seat)
Unincorporated Communities
- Judy
- Levee
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Montgomery (Kentucky) para niños
