Montgomery County, Texas
Montgomery County: County in Texas, United States
About
Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 455,746 and a population density of 163 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 626,351 inhabitants. Its county seat is Conroe. The county was created 187 years ago in 1836.
Montgomery County is located in southeast Texas, just north of Houston. The county seat is Conroe. With a population of over 630,000, Montgomery County is the 9th most populous county in Texas.
History of Montgomery County
Montgomery County was created in 1837 and named after the town of Montgomery. The county was established shortly after the Texas Revolution and began with an economy based on lumber, agriculture, and ranching.
In the 1970s, Montgomery County saw massive population growth as people migrated from Houston and settled in new master-planned communities like The Woodlands. The population boomed over the next several decades, transforming Montgomery County into a major Houston suburb.
Economy and Industry in Montgomery County
Today, the economy of Montgomery County revolves around the energy, aerospace, and technology industries. Many residents work in Houston and commute. Timber is still important, as Montgomery County contains substantial forest lands. Tourism draws visitors to Montgomery County for recreation at Lake Conroe.
Major companies with a large presence include ExxonMobil, Anadarko Petroleum, Hewlett Packard, and Aker Solutions. The county is a hub for advanced manufacturing as well.
Attractions and Things to Do in Montgomery County
Top attractions in Montgomery County include:
- The Woodlands, a scenic master-planned community with shopping, dining, recreation, and entertainment
- Lake Conroe, which offers boating, swimming, fishing, camping, and hiking
- The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, an outdoor amphitheater that hosts concerts
- Six Flags AstroWorld, a large theme park in Spring
- The Texas Renaissance Festival, held annually in Plantersville
Montgomery County provides a mix of natural scenery, modern suburbs, entertainment, and cultural heritage. Its proximity to Houston makes it a prime location for commuters and major businesses.
Quick Facts about Montgomery County
| Population : | 626,351 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (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 : | 2789 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 3.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 96.7% |
| Named for : | Montgomery |
| Capital : | Conroe |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1837 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 05:20:40 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 225 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 27.24% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Montgomery County is located at 30°18'1"N 95°30'11"W (30.3002100, -95.5030100). It has 6 neighbors: Liberty County, Grimes County, Harris County, San Jacinto County, Walker County and Waller County.
Montgomery County map
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The largest city of Montgomery County is Conroe with a population of 96,214. Other cities include, The Woodlands population 93,847, Willis population 7,122, Oak Ridge North population 3,159 and Shenandoah population 3,101. See all Montgomery County cities & populated places.
Montgomery County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Conroe | 96,214 | The third most populous city in Montgomery County, Texas. |
| The Woodlands | 93,847 | A city in Montgomery County, Texas. |
| Willis | 7,122 | City in Texas, USA |
| Oak Ridge North | 3,159 | City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States |
| Shenandoah | 3,101 | City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States |
| Panorama Village | 2,446 | City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States |
| Splendora | 2,292 | City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States |
| Magnolia | 2,224 | City in southwestern Montgomery County, Texas, United States |
| Patton Village | 2,207 | City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States |
| Roman Forest | 2,035 | City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States |
| Pinehurst | 1,959 | Census designated place |
| Porter Heights | 1,653 | Census designated place |
| Montgomery | 1,639 | City in and county seat of Montgomery County, Alabama, United States and Alabama federated state capital |
| Woodbranch | 1,498 | City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States |
| Cut and Shoot | 1,490 | City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States |
| Stagecoach | 604 | Town of the United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Montgomery County
Montgomery County has 6 neighbours.
- Liberty County county in Texas, United States
- Grimes County county in Texas, United States
- Harris County county in Texas, United States
- San Jacinto County county in Texas, United States
- Walker County county in Texas, United States
- Waller County county in Texas, United States
- Conroe
Demographics
The population of Montgomery County increased by 27.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 455,746 | - | census |
| 2011 | 471,415 | 3.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 484,565 | 2.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 498,392 | 2.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 517,146 | 3.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 535,753 | 3.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 555,216 | 3.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 571,615 | 2.87% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 589,770 | 3.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 607,391 | 2.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 626,351 | 3.03% | estimation process |
People born in Montgomery County (3)
People born in Montgomery County, including sprinter Charles Thomas, lawyer and Texas state legislator Brandon Creighton, football player Riley Biggs, .
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 , 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 , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 38,365 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.
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
