Montgomery City, Missouri

Montgomery City is a city in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,834 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Montgomery County.[6]

Montgomery City, Missouri
City
Location of Montgomery City, Missouri
Coordinates: 38°58′37″N 91°30′18″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyMontgomery
Area
 • Total3.40 sq mi (8.82 km2)
 • Land3.38 sq mi (8.74 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation
823 ft (251 m)
Population
 • Total2,834
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
2,678
 • Density793.48/sq mi (306.33/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
63361
Area code(s)573
FIPS code29-49574[4]
GNIS feature ID0729556[5]
WebsiteCity website

History

Montgomery was platted in 1853, taking its name from Montgomery County.[7] A post office called Montgomery City has been in operation since 1857.[8]

The Sylvester Marion and Frances Anne Stephens Baker House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.[9]

Geography

Montgomery City is located at 38°58′37″N 91°30′18″W (38.976812, -91.505026).[10] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.20 square miles (8.29 km2), of which 3.17 square miles (8.21 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) is water.[11]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18801,165—
18902,19988.8%
19002,026−7.9%
19101,789−11.7%
19201,688−5.6%
19301,510−10.5%
19401,67110.7%
19501,6790.5%
19601,91814.2%
19702,18714.0%
19802,101−3.9%
19902,2818.6%
20002,4427.1%
20102,83416.1%
Est. 20192,678[3]−5.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 2,834 people, 1,141 households, and 711 families living in the city. The population density was 894.0 inhabitants per square mile (345.2/km2). There were 1,279 housing units at an average density of 403.5 per square mile (155.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White, 3.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 1.9% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 1,141 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.7% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 35.3 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 2,442 people, 1,032 households, and 666 families living in the city. The population density was 858.6 people per square mile (332.0/km2). There were 1,162 housing units at an average density of 408.5 per square mile (158.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.19% White, 3.81% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population.

There were 1,032 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,446, and the median income for a family was $38,063. Males had a median income of $28,906 versus $17,857 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,735. About 10.9% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.7% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public education in Montgomery City is administered by Montgomery County R-II School District.[13]

Montgomery City has a lending library, the Montgomery City Public Library.[14]

Notable people

Montgomery City was the hometown of Ray Moore, the creator of the comic strip "The Phantom".

Former mayor Jeff Porter was elected in 2018 to the Missouri House of Representatives from the 42nd district.

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  7. "Montgomery County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  8. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
  9. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  10. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  12. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  13. "Homepage". Montgomery County R-Ii School District. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
  14. "Missouri Public Libraries". PublicLibraries.com. Archived from the original on 10 June 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
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