Montgomery County, Indiana
Montgomery County: County in Indiana, United States
About
Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 38,124 and a population density of 29 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 38,365 inhabitants. Its county seat is Crawfordsville. The county was created 201 years ago in 1822.
Montgomery County is located in west-central Indiana, north of Indianapolis. Here are some details on the notable cities and towns in Montgomery County:
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville serves as the county seat of Montgomery County. The city has historic architecture and sites like the Lane Place, General Lew Wallace Study, and Carnegie Museum. Crawfordsville is home to Wabash College.
Darlington
Darlington is a small rural town known for its agricultural tradition. The Darlington Dwarf carousel is a unique miniature carousel attraction created by a local resident. The town hosts an annual Darlington Daze festival.
Linden
Linden is a small historic town located along Sugar Creek. The Big Dam Bridge is a converted railroad bridge that attracts visitors. Linden has several preserved 19th century buildings.
New Market
New Market lies along Sugar Creek north of Crawfordsville. The New Market Historic District has several historic sites like the New Market Bank Building and Oddfellows Lodge.
New Richmond
New Richmond is a small unincorporated town with deep roots in the Underground Railroad. The New Richmond United Methodist Church was a site on the Underground Railroad.
Shannondale
Shannondale is a tiny rural town known for its Shannondale Springs, a historic mineral springs resort that is now closed. An old stone mill and ruins mark where the resort once stood.
Waveland
Waveland is Montgomery County's southernmost town. Waveland is home to McCormick's Creek State Park, which offers hiking, camping, and more.
Montgomery County has a rich history and natural landscapes that provide recreational opportunities. Crawfordsville serves as the urban hub.
Quick Facts about Montgomery County
| Population : | 38,365 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| Different from : | Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County |
| Area : | 1309 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.16% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.84% |
| Named for : | Richard Montgomery |
| Capital : | Crawfordsville |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1823 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 08:36:24 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 29 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Montgomery County is located at 40°2'25"N 86°53'36"W (40.0403800, -86.8933000). It has 7 neighbors: Hendricks County, Parke County, Putnam County, Boone County, Clinton County, Fountain County and Tippecanoe County.
Montgomery County map
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The largest city of Montgomery County is Crawfordsville with a population of 16,151. Other cities include, Waynetown population 963, Darlington population 860, Linden population 767 and Waveland population 417. See all Montgomery County cities & populated places.
Montgomery County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Crawfordsville | 16,151 | City in Montgomery County, Indiana |
| Ladoga | 995 | Town in Indiana, USA |
| Waynetown | 963 | Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America |
| Darlington | 860 | Location in Indiana, United States |
| Linden | 767 | Human settlement in Montgomery County, Indiana, United States of America |
| New Market | 630 | Town in Montgomery County, Indiana, United States |
| Waveland | 417 | Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America |
| New Ross | 340 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| New Richmond | 332 | Town in Indiana, USA |
| Wingate | 267 | Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America |
| Alamo | 63 | Human settlement in Montgomery County, Indiana, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Montgomery County
Montgomery County has 7 neighbours.
- Hendricks County county in Indiana, United States
- Parke County county along the Wabash River, in Indiana, United States
- Putnam County county in Indiana, United States
- Boone County county in Indiana, United States
- Clinton County county in Indiana, United States of America
- Fountain County county in Indiana, United States
- Tippecanoe County county in the northwest quadrant of Indiana, United States
- Crawfordsville
Demographics
The population of Montgomery County increased by 0.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 38,124 | - | census |
| 2011 | 38,338 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 38,177 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 38,137 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 38,150 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 38,243 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 38,238 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 38,343 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 38,274 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 38,338 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 38,365 | 0.07% | estimation process |
People born in Montgomery County (3)
People born in Montgomery County, including politician James A. Mount, basketball player Earl Gardner, Recipient of the Medal of Honor Louis T. Hunt, .
List
Other places with the same name (18)
- Montgomery County , Maryland county in Maryland, United States with a population of 1,051,816 people.
- Montgomery County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 833,869 people.
- Montgomery County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 626,351 people.
- Montgomery County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 531,610 people.
- Montgomery County , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 224,639 people.
- Montgomery County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 214,251 people.
- Montgomery County , Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 98,391 people.
- Montgomery County , New York county in New York, United States with a population of 49,170 people.
- Montgomery County , Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 31,502 people.
- Montgomery County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 28,186 people.
- Montgomery County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 28,045 people.
- Montgomery County , North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 27,238 people.
- Montgomery County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 11,294 people.
- Montgomery County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 9,935 people.
- Montgomery County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 9,661 people.
- Montgomery County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 9,012 people.
- Montgomery County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 9,006 people.
Indiana Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County | 966,183 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Indianapolis | 877,903 | The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. |
| Lake County | 487,536 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Allen County | 382,187 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Hamilton County | 344,238 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Fort Wayne | 272,398 | The second most populous city in Indiana and the center of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area. |
| Saint Joseph County | 271,484 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Elkhart County | 206,161 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Tippecanoe County | 196,115 | County in the northwest quadrant of Indiana, United States |
| Vanderburgh County | 182,447 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Hendricks County | 173,251 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Porter County | 170,980 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Johnson County | 160,607 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Monroe County | 148,219 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Madison County | 129,681 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Clark County | 119,266 | County in Indiana, United States |
