Montgomery County, Virginia

Montgomery County
County
Montgomery County Courthouse
Seal
Motto:  Freedom Increases Responsibility
Location within the U.S. state of Virginia
Virginia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°10′N 80°23′W
Country	United States
State	Virginia
Founded	1772
Named for	Richard Montgomery
Seat	Christiansburg
Largest town	Blacksburg
Area
• Total	389 sq mi (1,010 km2)
• Land	387 sq mi (1,000 km2)
• Water	22 sq mi (60 km2)  0.6%
Population  (2010)
• Total	94,392
• Density	210/sq mi (83/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district	9th
Website	www.montva.com

Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 94,392. Its county seat is Christiansburg.

Montgomery County is part of the Blacksburg–Christiansburg–Radford, VA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Board of Supervisors

Person	District
Annette Perkins	A
Chris Tuck	B
Gary Creed	C
Todd King	D
Bill Brown	E, Chair
Mary Biggs	F, Vice-Chair
Matt Gabriele	G

History

Montgomery County was established in 1777 from Fincastle County. The county is named for Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775 while attempting to capture Quebec City, Canada.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 389 square miles (1,010 km²), of which 387 square miles (1,000 km²) is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²) (0.6%) is water.

Adjacent counties and city

• Craig County - North
• Giles County - Northwest
• City of Radford - West
• Pulaski County - Southwest
• Floyd County - South
• Roanoke County - East

National protected area

• Jefferson National Forest (part)

Major highways

I-73 (future) I-81 US 11 US 460	SR 8 SR 111 SR 114	SR 177 SR 232 SR 314	SR 412

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1790	13,228		—
1800	9,044		−31.6%
1810	8,409		−7.0%
1820	8,733		3.9%
1830	12,306		40.9%
1840	7,405		−39.8%
1850	8,359		12.9%
1860	10,617		27.0%
1870	12,556		18.3%
1880	16,693		32.9%
1890	17,742		6.3%
1900	15,852		−10.7%
1910	17,268		8.9%
1920	18,595		7.7%
1930	19,605		5.4%
1940	21,206		8.2%
1950	29,780		40.4%
1960	32,923		10.6%
1970	47,157		43.2%
1980	63,516		34.7%
1990	73,913		16.4%
2000	83,629		13.1%
2010	94,392		12.9%
2014 (est.)	97,244		3.0%
U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2013

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 94,392 people residing in the county. 87.6% were White, 5.4% Asian, 3.9% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.8% of some other race and 2.1% of two or more races. 2.7% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race).

As of the census of 2000, there were 83,629 people, 30,997 households, and 17,203 families residing in the county. The population density was 215 people per square mile (83/km²). There were 32,527 housing units at an average density of 84 per square mile (32/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.00% White, 3.65% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 3.97% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.63% from other races, and 1.53% from two or more races. 1.58% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 30,997 households out of which 25.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.80% were married couples living together, 7.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.50% were non-families. 25.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the county, the population was spread out with 17.10% under the age of 18, 31.30% from 18 to 24, 25.60% from 25 to 44, 17.30% from 45 to 64, and 8.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 110.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,330, and the median income for a family was $47,239. Males had a median income of $33,674 versus $23,555 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,077. About 8.80% of families and 23.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.60% of those under age 18 and 8.80% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

Presidential election results

Year	GOP	DEM	Others
2012	48.78% 20,006	48.53% 19,903	2.7% 1,100
2008	46.8% 19,028	51.7% 21,031	1.5% 594
2004	54.2% 17,070	44.8% 14,128	1.0% 317
2000	51.5% 13,991	43.2% 11,720	5.3% 1,449
1996	43.3% 10,517	44.7% 10,867	12.0% 2,914
1992	42.5% 10,606	42.7% 10,658	14.7% 3,671
1988	57.5% 12,326	41.5% 8,909	1.0% 209
1984	62.9% 12,428	36.4% 7,202	1.1% 135
1980	47.4% 8,222	43.0% 7,455	9.6% 1,667
1976	50.6% 7,971	47.9% 7,539	1.5% 232
1972	70.6% 9,348	27.9% 3,692	1.6% 208
1968	61.5% 7,098	23.4% 2,700	15.1% 1,749
1964	54.2% 4,604	45.6% 3,872	0.2% 13
1960	66.3% 4,270	33,5% 2,157	0.3% 18

Education

Colleges and universities

• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
• Radford University
• Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
• New River Community College

Public High schools

• Blacksburg High School
• Christiansburg High School
• Auburn High School
• Eastern Montgomery High School

Private High schools

• Pathway Christian Academy
• Dayspring Christian Academy

Communities

Towns

• Blacksburg
• Christiansburg

Unincorporated communities

Alleghany Springs Bradshaw Belmont Childress Ellett Elliston-Lafayette Graysontown Ironto Long Shop

Lusters Gate McCoy McDonalds Mill Merrimac Pilot Plum Creek Prices Fork Riner

Rogers Shawsville Sowers Sugar Grove Tom's Creek Vicker Walton Yellow Sulphur Springs

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Montgomery County, Virginia