Montgomery County, Ohio
| Montgomery County, Ohio | |
 Location in the state of Ohio |
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 Ohio's location in the U.S. |
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| Founded | May 1, 1803[1] |
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| Named for | Richard Montgomery |
| Seat | Dayton |
| Largest city | Dayton |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
464.34 sq mi (1,203 km²) 461.55 sq mi (1,195 km²) 2.78 sq mi (7 km²), 0.60% |
| Population - (2010) - Density |
535,153 1,159.5/sq mi (448/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website | www.mcohio.org |
Montgomery County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 535,153, which is a decrease of 4.3% from 559,062 in 2000.[2] It was named in honor of Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775 while attempting to capture Quebec City, Canada.[3] The county seat is Dayton.[4] Montgomery County is the fifth most populous county in Ohio.[5]
The county is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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[edit] Geography
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 464.34 square miles (1,202.6 km2), of which 461.55 square miles (1,195.4 km2) (or 99.40%) is land and 2.78 square miles (7.2 km2) (or 0.60%) is water.[6]
[edit] Adjacent counties
- Miami County (north)
- Clark County (northeast)
- Greene County (east)
- Warren County (south)
- Butler County (southwest)
- Preble County (west)
- Darke County (northwest)
[edit] Major highways
Interstate 70 (major east and west highway that serves suburbs of Dayton)
Interstate 75 (major north and south highway that goes through Dayton)
Interstate 675 (a bypass routh that serves southern Montgomery County)
U.S. Highway 25 (which was eliminated when Interstate 75 was created in its place here)
U.S. Highway 35
U.S. Highway 40
State Route 4
State Route 48
State Route 49
State Route 123
State Route 201
State Route 202
State Route 235
State Route 444
State Route 725
State Route 741
State Route 835
[edit] National protected area
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 7,722 |
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| 1820 | 15,999 | 107.2% | |
| 1830 | 24,362 | 52.3% | |
| 1840 | 31,938 | 31.1% | |
| 1850 | 38,218 | 19.7% | |
| 1860 | 52,230 | 36.7% | |
| 1870 | 64,006 | 22.5% | |
| 1880 | 78,550 | 22.7% | |
| 1890 | 100,552 | 28.0% | |
| 1900 | 130,146 | 29.4% | |
| 1910 | 163,763 | 25.8% | |
| 1920 | 209,532 | 27.9% | |
| 1930 | 273,481 | 30.5% | |
| 1940 | 295,480 | 8.0% | |
| 1950 | 398,441 | 34.8% | |
| 1960 | 527,080 | 32.3% | |
| 1970 | 606,148 | 15.0% | |
| 1980 | 571,697 | −5.7% | |
| 1990 | 573,809 | 0.4% | |
| 2000 | 559,062 | −2.6% | |
| 2010 | 535,153 | −4.3% | |
As of the census[7] 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.
[edit] Government
[edit] Current officials
- Board of Commissioners:
- Dan Foley (D)
- Debbie Lieberman (D)
- Judy Dodge (D)
- County Auditor: Karl L. Keith (D)
- Clerk of Courts: Gregory A. Brush (D)
- County Coroner: James H. Davis (R)
- County Engineer: Joseph Litvin (D)
- County Prosecutor: Mathias H. Heck Jr. (D)
- County Recorder: Willis Blackshear (D)
- Sheriff: Phil Plummer (R)
- County Treasurer: Carolyn Rice (D)
See also:
[edit] Politics
In the last five presidential elections Montgomery County has favored the Democratic candidate, but not by large margins.
| Year | Democrat | Republican |
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| 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 |
[edit] Communities
[edit] Cities
[edit] Villages
[edit] Townships
[edit] Defunct townships
[edit] Census-designated places
[edit] Other communities
[edit] Education
[edit] Post-Secondary Institutions
[edit] Public
- Air Force Institute of Technology (actually located in Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio).
- Sinclair Community College
- Wright State University (actually located in neighbouring Greene County, Ohio, but uses a Dayton address).
[edit] Private
[edit] Public schools
The following public school districts are located partially or entirely in Montgomery County:
- Local School Districts
- Brookville Local Schools
- Brookville High School, Brookville (the Blue Devils)
- New Lebanon Local Schools
- Dixie High School, Dixie (the Greyhounds)
- Jefferson Township Local Schools
- Jefferson Township High School, Dayton (the Broncos)
- Northridge Local School District
- Northridge High School (the Polar Bears)
- Mad River Local Schools
- Walter E. Stebbins High School, Riverside (the Indians)
- Valley View Local Schools
- Valley View High School, Germantown (the Spartans)
- Brookville Local Schools
- City School Districts
- Centerville City Schools
- Centerville High School, Centerville (the Elks)
- Dayton Public Schools
- Belmont High School for Computer Technology/Engineering, Dayton (the Bison)
- Thurgood Marshall High School for the Arts, Dayton (the Cougars)
- Dayton Early College Academy, Dayton
- Dunbar High School for Professional Studies, Dayton (the Wolverines)
- Meadowdale High School for Cultural Studies/International Baccalaureate, Dayton (the Lions)
- Patterson Career Center, Dayton
- Stivers School for the Arts, Dayton (Tigers)
- Huber Heights City Schools
- Wayne High School, Huber Heights (the Warriors)
- Kettering City School District
- Fairmont High School, Kettering (the Firebirds)
- (merger of the former Fairmont East and Fairmont West high schools (the East Falcons and the West Dragons)
- Fairmont High School, Kettering (the Firebirds)
- Miamisburg City Schools
- Miamisburg High School, Miamisburg (the Vikings)
- Northmont City Schools
- Northmont High School, Clayton (the Thunderbolts)
- Oakwood City School District
- Oakwood High School, Oakwood (the Lumberjacks)
- Trotwood-Madison City Schools
- Trotwood-Madison High School, Trotwood (the Rams)
- Vandalia Butler City Schools
- Butler High School, Vandalia (the Aviators)
- West Carrollton Schools
- West Carrollton Senior High School, West Carrollton (the Pirates)
- Centerville City Schools
- Carlisle High School, Carlisle (the Indians)
[edit] Private schools
The following private high schools are located in Montgomery County:
- Archbishop Alter High School, Kettering (the Knights) (Roman Catholic)
- Carroll High School, Dayton (the Patriots) (Roman Catholic)
- Chaminade Julienne High School, Dayton (Eagles) (Roman Catholic/Marianist)
- Dayton Christian High School, Dayton (the Warriors) (nondenominational Christian)
- Miami Valley School, Dayton (the Rams) (nonsectarian)
- Spring Valley Academy, Centerville (Seventh-day Adventist)
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Ohio County Profiles: Montgomery County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. http://www.odod.state.oh.us/research/FILES/S0/Montgomery.pdf. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
- ^ "Montgomery County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/39113.html. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
- ^ "Montgomery County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Archived from the original on 2008-03-27. http://web.archive.org/web/20080327231347/http://www.osuedc.org/profiles/profile_entrance.php?fips=39113&sid=0. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ "Ohio 2010 Census Population For Counties". http://www.development.ohio.gov/research/documents/RevisedCounties2010.pdf. Retrieved 2011-10-18.
- ^ "Census 2010 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Counties". United States Census. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_counties_national.txt. Retrieved 2011-11-05.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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