Kentucky

Montgomery

28,114
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Montgomery

Montgomery, Kentucky, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 7,082. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 28,114.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 8 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them First Battle of Mount Sterling (Montgomery County), Skirmish at Mount Sterling (third, 1863), First Battle of Mount Sterling (1864 — early), and 18 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202028,114
201026,499
200022,554
199019,561
198020,046
197015,364
196013,461
195013,025
194012,280
193011,660
192012,245
191012,868
190012,834
189012,367
188010,566
18707,557
18607,859
18509,903
18409,332
183010,240
18209,587
181012,975
18007,082
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Montgomery

Military engagements that took place in Montgomery, Kentucky.

First Battle of Mount Sterling (Montgomery County)
1862
Skirmish at Mount Sterling (third, 1863)
1863
First Battle of Mount Sterling (1864 — early)
1864
Battle of Mount Sterling
1864
Battle of Mount Sterling (Morgan's Fourth Raid)
1864
Bank Robbery at Mount Sterling (Morgan 1864)
1864
Confederate Raid on Mount Sterling Kentucky
1864
Second Battle of Mount Sterling (1864)
1864

Historic places in Montgomery

National Register of Historic Places listings in Montgomery, Kentucky.

Smith, Enoch, House
Mount Sterling
Confederate Monument of Mt. Sterling
Mt. Sterling
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Mount Sterling
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Frequently asked about Montgomery

When does Montgomery first appear in the US census?
Montgomery, Kentucky first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 7,082.
What is the population of Montgomery?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Montgomery had a recorded population of 28,114.
Were any battles fought in Montgomery?
8 documented military engagements took place in Montgomery, including First Battle of Mount Sterling (Montgomery County), Skirmish at Mount Sterling (third, 1863), First Battle of Mount Sterling (1864 — early).
How many historic places are in Montgomery?
18 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Montgomery, Kentucky.
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