Montgomery Village, Maryland facts for kids
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Montgomery Village, Maryland
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| Montgomery Village Foundation, Inc. | |||||
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The Saint John Neumann Church in August 2013
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| Nickname(s):
"The Village", "MV", "MVF"
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Location of Montgomery Village in Montgomery County, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Maryland |
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| County |  Montgomery |
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| Created | 1962 | ||||
| Foundation incorporated | October 17, 1966 | ||||
| Settled | September 25, 1967 | ||||
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| • Type | 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 3.96 sq mi (10.26 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 3.88 sq mi (10.05 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) | ||||
| Elevation | 410 ft (120 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 34,893 | ||||
| • Density | 8,988.41/sq mi (3,470.42/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern [EST]) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||||
| ZIP codes |
20877, 20879, 20886
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| Area code(s) | 301, 240 | ||||
| FIPS code | 24-53325 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 2389499 | ||||
Montgomery Village is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in Montgomery County, Maryland, in the United States. It's like a northern suburb of Washington, D.C..
Montgomery Village is a large, planned suburban community. This means it was carefully designed and built in stages. It was developed in the late 1960s and 1970s. It sits just outside the city limits of Gaithersburg. In 2020, about 34,893 people lived in Montgomery Village. It is part of the larger Washington metropolitan area.
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History of Montgomery Village
How Montgomery Village Started in the 1960s
Montgomery Village was first planned in 1962 by a company called Kettler Brothers, Inc. The idea for this planned community came from an architect named Charles Kettler. He started Kettler Brothers with his brothers, Milton and Clarence, in 1952.
The first piece of land they bought was the Walker Farm in 1962. They later bought several other farms too. The Walker Farm was the biggest, covering about 412 acres. Today, many parts of Montgomery Village are on that original land, including neighborhoods like Walkers Choice and Cider Mill, the Montgomery Village Library, and even part of Lakeforest Mall.
The Kettler brothers started building the first house in Montgomery Village on February 28, 1966. The very first model homes opened in August 1967 in an area called Lakeside of Whetstone. The first people moved into Montgomery Village on September 25, 1967, in a neighborhood called Goshenside.
The Montgomery Village Foundation was officially created on October 17, 1966. This foundation helps manage the community. In 1968, the Whetstone Community Center opened. Also, Whetstone Elementary and Montgomery Village Junior High schools opened that same year.
Growth in the 1970s
In 1970, The Village Mall opened. This is now known as the Village Shopping Center on Montgomery Village Avenue. A Holiday Inn hotel also opened in 1971. In 1973, bus service started, connecting Montgomery Village to Washington, D.C..
Changes in the 1990s and 2000s
In 1998, Montgomery Village got its very own ZIP code, which is 20886. Before that, it used other ZIP codes. In 2007, the YMCA swimming pool in Montgomery Village closed.
Recent Developments in the 2010s and 2020s
The Montgomery Village Golf Club closed on November 30, 2014. This land is now being turned into a new neighborhood.
Montgomery Village is seeing many new developments. A company bought the old golf course. They plan to build the Bloom Montgomery Village neighborhood there. This new area will have an 80-acre park, a dog park, and new homes. Construction began in March 2020, with the first model homes opening in the fall of 2020.
Life in Montgomery Village
Montgomery Village offers many activities and facilities for its residents.
- Farmer's Market: There's a farmer's market every Saturday from May to October.
- Summer Fun: You can enjoy free summer concerts, three youth swim teams, and a special "All Comers Swim Meet."
- Community Centers: The community has three centers, two of which can be rented for events.
- Annual Events: Many yearly events take place, like an art show, a July 4th parade and carnival, a 5k race, a Great Pumpkin race and fall festival, and a Brunch with a Bunny.
- Holiday Celebrations: There's a flashlight Easter Egg Hunt, seasonal flea markets, a Holiday craft bazaar, an Annual Thanksgiving morning workout, a Community Christmas Tree lighting, Breakfast with Santa, and a Holiday Toys for Tots Concert.
- Programs and Groups: The community offers year-round recreation programs and summer youth camps. There's also an Active Seniors group with weekly activities.
- Social Events: Fun social events include a daddy-daughter Valentine's Day Dance, wine and paint nights, and Bingo nights.
- Outdoor Activities: You can enjoy a yearly dog swim in one of the pools in September. There are also several tennis courts, seven seasonal swimming pools, and one heated pool that extends the swimming season.
- Nature and Trails: The village has paved bike and walking trails, ponds for non-motorized boating and fishing, and protected natural streams.
- Safety and Convenience: For safety, there are pedestrian tunnels under busy roads. The community also has several parks and tot lots, public transportation, and a newly renovated County Library.
- Transportation: There are two exits to I-270 (Montgomery Village Avenue and Watkins Mill Road) for easy travel.
Geography
Even though Montgomery Village is not an official city (it's an unincorporated area), its borders are set by Montgomery County's zoning rules. It also has its own unique ZIP code. People in Montgomery Village can use Gaithersburg addresses, even if they live outside Gaithersburg's city limits.
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Geological Survey recognize Montgomery Village as a census-designated place. This means it's a specific area used for collecting census data.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Montgomery Village covers about 4.055 square miles (10.26 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 3.974 square miles (10.05 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.081 square miles (0.21 square kilometers), is water.
Education
Students in Montgomery Village attend schools run by Montgomery County Public Schools.
Elementary Schools
- Goshen Elementary School
- South Lake Elementary School
- Stedwick Elementary School
- Strawberry Knoll Elementary School
- Watkins Mill Elementary School
- Whetstone Elementary School
Middle Schools
- Forest Oak Middle School
- Montgomery Village Middle School
- Neelsville Middle School
- Shady Grove Middle School
High Schools
- Watkins Mill High School
- Gaithersburg High School
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 18,725 | — | |
| 1990 | 32,315 | 72.6% | |
| 2000 | 38,051 | 17.8% | |
| 2010 | 32,032 | −15.8% | |
| 2020 | 34,893 | 8.9% | |
| source: 2010–2020 |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 32,032 people living in Montgomery Village. There were 11,751 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The population density was about 8,018 people per square mile.
Population in 2000
In 2000, Montgomery Village had 38,051 people and 14,142 households. About 36.8% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The community is very diverse. In 2000, the population included:
- 38.1% White
- 24.0% Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
- 23.2% African American
- 10.7% Asian
- 0.5% from other races
- 0.2% Native American
- 2.9% from two or more races
The average age of people in Montgomery Village in 2000 was 34 years old. About 26.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Montgomery Village (Maryland) para niños
