North Carolina

Montgomery

25,751
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Montgomery

Montgomery, North Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 4,725. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 25,751.

Its recorded population peaked at 27,798 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 7 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Town Creek Palisade Conflict – North Carolina, and 7 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202025,751
201027,798
200026,822
199023,346
198022,469
197019,267
196018,408
195017,260
194016,280
193016,218
192014,607
191014,967
190014,197
189011,239
18809,374
18707,487
18607,649
18506,872
184010,780
183010,919
18208,693
18108,430
18007,677
17904,725
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, North Carolina.

Town Creek Palisade Conflict – North Carolina
1350

Historic places in Montgomery

National Register of Historic Places listings in Montgomery, North Carolina.

Town Creek Indian Mound
Mount Gilead
Star Historic District
Star
Site 31Mg22
Badin
Hotel Troy
Troy
Mount Gilead Downtown Historic District
Mt. Gilead
Troy Residential Historic District
Troy
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Native Heritage
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Frequently asked about Montgomery

When does Montgomery first appear in the US census?
Montgomery, North Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 4,725.
What is the population of Montgomery?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Montgomery had a recorded population of 25,751.
When did Montgomery's population peak?
Montgomery's recorded population peaked at 27,798 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Montgomery?
1 documented military engagement took place in Montgomery, including Town Creek Palisade Conflict – North Carolina.
How many historic places are in Montgomery?
7 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Montgomery, North Carolina.
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