Montgomery County, Texas

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Montgomery County, Texas
Map of Texas highlighting Montgomery County
Location in the state of Texas
Map of the U.S. highlighting Texas
Texas's location in the U.S.
Founded 1837
Seat Conroe
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water
1,077 sq mi (2,789 km²)
1,044 sq mi (2,704 km²)
33 sq mi (85 km²), 3.04%
Population
 - (2010)
 - Density
455,746
422/sq mi (163/km²)
Website www.co.montgomery.tx.us

Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. The county was created by an act of the Congress of the Republic of Texas on December 14, 1837. The county was named for the town of Montgomery, Texas. As of the 2010 census, its population was 455,746.[1] A 55.14% growth rate in the ten years from the last U.S. Census—making the county the 24th fastest-growing county in the United States. The seat of the county is Conroe.

Montgomery county is officially the birthplace of the Texas flag. The actual design of the Lone Star Flag remained a mystery until the Texas House of Representatives passed House Resolution 1123 in 1997 commemorating Montgomery County as the flag's official birthplace.[1] Dr. Charles B. Stewart is credited with creating the inspirational banner of the State of Texas.

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[edit] Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,077 square miles (2,790 km2), of which 1,044 square miles (2,700 km2) is land and 33 square miles (85 km2) (3.04%) is water.

[edit] Major highways

See List of Highways in Montgomery County for more roadways in Montgomery County.

[edit] Adjacent counties

[edit] National protected area

[edit] Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1850 2,384
—
1860 5,479 129.8%
1870 6,483 18.3%
1880 10,154 56.6%
1890 11,765 15.9%
1900 17,067 45.1%
1910 15,679 −8.1%
1920 17,334 10.6%
1930 14,588 −15.8%
1940 23,055 58.0%
1950 24,504 6.3%
1960 26,839 9.5%
1970 49,479 84.4%
1980 128,487 159.7%
1990 182,201 41.8%
2000 293,768 61.2%
2010 455,746 55.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[2]
Texas Almanac: 1850-2010[3]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 293,768 people, 103,296 households, and 80,157 families residing in the county. The population density was 281 people per square mile (109/km²). There were 112,770 housing units at an average density of 108 per square mile (42/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 88.25% White, 3.49% Black or African American, 0.47% Native American, 1.11% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 4.86% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. 12.65% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 103,296 households out of which 40.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.20% were married couples living together, 9.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.40% were non-families. 18.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the county, the population was spread out with 29.50% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 30.60% from 25 to 44, 23.10% from 45 to 64, and 8.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 98.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $50,864, and the median income for a family was $58,983. Males had a median income of $42,400 versus $28,270 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,544. About 7.10% of families and 9.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.90% of those under age 18 and 10.10% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Politics

Montgomery County is one of the most heavily Republican counties in Texas, giving 78.1% of its vote to George W. Bush in 2004[5] and giving 75.8% of its vote to John McCain in 2008.[6] The county has not been won by a Democratic presidential candidate since native Texan Lyndon Johnson won 60.9% of the county's vote in 1964.[7]

[edit] United States Congress

Senators Name Party First Elected Level
  Senate Class Kay Bailey Hutchison Republican 1993 Senior Senator
  Senate Class 2 John Cornyn Republican 2002 Junior Senator
Representatives Name Party First Elected Area(s) of Montgomery County Represented
  District 8 Kevin Brady Republican 1996 Entire county

[edit] Texas Legislature

[edit] Texas Senate

District Name Party First Elected Area(s) of Montgomery County Represented
  3 Robert Nichols Republican 2006 North and west (including Conroe)
  4 Tommy Williams Republican 2003 South (including The Woodlands)

[edit] Texas House of Representatives

District Name Party First Elected Area(s) of Montgomery County Represented
  15 Rob Eissler Republican 2002 South (including The Woodlands)
  16 C. Brandon Creighton Republican 2006 North and central areas (Conroe)
  18 John Otto Republican 2004 Southeast

[edit] Communities

[edit] Cities

[edit] Census-designated places

[edit] Unincorporated areas

The Spring CDP is entirely located within Harris County; some areas with "Spring, TX" addresses are in Montgomery County.

[edit] Education

[edit] Public schools

Several school districts operate public schools in the county:

[edit] Private schools

[edit] Pre-K to 12

The county also is home to two campuses of the Lone Star College System: Montgomery and The University Center. The county operates the Montgomery County Memorial Library System.

[edit] Transportation

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Lone Star Executive Airport, a general aviation airport, is located in Conroe.

The Houston Airport System stated that Montgomery County is within the primary service area of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, an international airport in Houston in Harris County.[8] William P. Hobby Airport in Houston in Harris County also operates regular commercial service.[citation needed]

[edit] See also

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[edit] References

  1. ^ United States Census Bureau. "2010 Census Data". United States Census Bureau. http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/. Retrieved 23 December 2011. 
  2. ^ U.S. Decennial Census
  3. ^ Texas Almanac: County Population History 1850-2010
  4. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  5. ^ Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections - Data Graph --2004 Montgomery County, Texas
  6. ^ Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections - Data Graph --2008 Montgomery County, Texas
  7. ^ Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections - Data Graphs
  8. ^ "Master Plan Executive Summary." George Bush Intercontinental Airport Master Plan. Houston Airport System. December 2006. 2-1 (23/130). Retrieved on December 14, 2010.

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