Mississippi

Montgomery

9,822
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Montgomery

Montgomery, Mississippi, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 13,348. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 9,822.

Its recorded population peaked at 17,706 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 45 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Choctaw Removal Winter March (1831–1832), and 8 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20209,822
201010,925
200012,189
199012,388
198013,366
197012,918
196013,320
195014,470
194015,703
193015,009
192013,805
191017,706
190016,536
189014,459
188013,348
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, Mississippi.

Choctaw Removal Winter March (1831–1832)
1831

Historic places in Montgomery

National Register of Historic Places listings in Montgomery, Mississippi.

Purnell, James C., House
Winona
Stafford's Wells Hotel
Winona
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Frequently asked about Montgomery

When does Montgomery first appear in the US census?
Montgomery, Mississippi first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 13,348.
What is the population of Montgomery?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Montgomery had a recorded population of 9,822.
When did Montgomery's population peak?
Montgomery's recorded population peaked at 17,706 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in Montgomery?
1 documented military engagement took place in Montgomery, including Choctaw Removal Winter March (1831–1832).
How many historic places are in Montgomery?
8 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Montgomery, Mississippi.
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