Montgomery County, Virginia

Montgomery County, Virginia
Montgomery County Courthouse in Christiansburg
Seal
Location in the state of Virginia
Virginia's location in the U.S.
Founded	1772
Seat	Christiansburg
Largest city	Blacksburg
Area  - Total  - Land  - Water	389 sq mi (1,008 km²) 388 sq mi (1,005 km²) 1 sq mi (3 km²), 0.31%
Population  -  Density	94,392 215/sq mi (83/km²)
Website	www.montva.com

Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of 2010, the population was 94,392.^[1] Its county seat is Christiansburg^[2]. It is part of the Blacksburg–Christiansburg–Radford Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Montgomery County and the city of Radford.

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 (1,009 km²), of which 388 square miles (1,005 km²) is land and 1 square mile (3 km²) (0.31%) is water.

Bordering counties and cities

The county is bordered by Craig County to the north, Floyd County to the south, Giles County to the northwest, the City of Radford and Pulaski County to the southwest, and Roanoke County to the east.

National protected area

• Jefferson National Forest (part)

Demographics

Historical populations
Census	Pop.		%±
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%

As of the census^[3] 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
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 Tech
• Radford University
• Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

High schools

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

Towns

Incorporated towns

• Blacksburg
• Christiansburg

Unincorporated communities

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

Lusters Gate Merrimac McCoy McDonalds Mill Pilot Prices Fork Riner

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

See also

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

References

1. ^ [1]. Weldon Cooper Center 2010 Census Count Retrieved September 9, 2011
2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. Retrieved 2011-06-07. 
3. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 

Coordinates: 37°10′N 80°23′W / 37.17°N 80.39°W / 37.17; -80.39