Tennessee

Montgomery

220,069
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Montgomery

Montgomery, Tennessee, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 1,387. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 220,069.

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

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Clarksville Tennessee 1862, Clarksville First Occupation, and 54 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020220,069
2010172,331
2000134,768
1990100,498
198083,342
197062,721
196055,645
195044,186
194033,346
193030,882
192032,265
191033,672
190036,017
189029,697
188028,481
187024,747
186020,895
185021,045
184016,927
183014,349
182012,219
18108,021
18002,899
17901,387
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, Tennessee.

Clarksville Tennessee 1862
1862
Clarksville First Occupation
1862

Historic places in Montgomery

National Register of Historic Places listings in Montgomery, Tennessee.

First Presbyterian Church
Clarksville
Smith, Christopher H., House
Clarksville
Tip Top
Clarksville
Forbes-Mabry House
Clarksville
Rexinger, Samuel, House (Additional Documentation)
Clarksville
Northington-Beach House
Clarksville
Riverview
Clarksville
RiverView Mounds Archeological Site (40MT44)
Clarksville
Whitehall
Clarksville
Clarksville Federal Building (Additional Documentation)
Clarksville
Country Woman's Club
Clarksville
Robb, Alfred A., House
Clarksville
Guildfield Missionary Baptist Church
South Guthrie
Trinity Church and Rectory
Clarksville
Clarksville Methodist Church
Clarksville
Bethlehem Methodist Church and Cemetery
Clarksville
Madison Street Methodist Church
Clarksville
Allendale Farm
Clarksville
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Frequently asked about Montgomery

When does Montgomery first appear in the US census?
Montgomery, Tennessee first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 1,387.
What is the population of Montgomery?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Montgomery had a recorded population of 220,069.
Were any battles fought in Montgomery?
2 documented military engagements took place in Montgomery, including Clarksville Tennessee 1862, Clarksville First Occupation.
How many historic places are in Montgomery?
54 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Montgomery, Tennessee.
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