Virginia

Montgomery

99,721
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Montgomery

Montgomery, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 13,228. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 99,721.

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 Massacre at Draper's Meadow, Skirmish at Blacksburg, and 74 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202099,721
201094,392
200083,629
199089,853
198076,741
197058,753
196042,294
195038,806
194028,196
193025,832
192023,222
191021,470
190019,196
189017,742
188016,693
187012,556
186010,617
18508,359
18407,405
183012,306
18208,733
18108,409
18009,044
179013,228
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, Virginia.

Massacre at Draper's Meadow
1755
Skirmish at Blacksburg
1864

Historic places in Montgomery

National Register of Historic Places listings in Montgomery, Virginia.

Phillips-Ronald House
Blacksburg
Kentland Farm Historic and Archeological District (Boundary Increase)
Blacksburg
Edgemont Church
Christiansburg
Hall, Thomas, House
Childress
McDonald, Joseph, Farm
Prices Fork
US Post Office-Christiansburg
Christiansburg
Riner Historic District
Riner
Fotheringay
Elliston
Cromer House
Childress
Blacksburg Motor Company, Inc.
Blacksburg
Walnut Grove Farm
Shawsville
Lafayette Historic District
Lafayette
Alleghany Springs Springhouse
Alleghany Springs
Bowyer-Trollinger Farm
Childress
Charlton, James, Farm
Radford
Currie House
Blacksburg
Whitethorn
Blacksburg
Walnut Spring
Kanodes Mill
North Fork Valley Rural Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Blacksburg
South Franklin Street Historic District
Christiansburg
Kentland Farm Historic and Archeological District
Blacksburg
Long, Edgar A., Building
Christiansburg
Christiansburg Presbyterian Church
Christiansburg
Slusser-Ryan Farm
Blacksburg
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Frequently asked about Montgomery

When does Montgomery first appear in the US census?
Montgomery, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 13,228.
What is the population of Montgomery?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Montgomery had a recorded population of 99,721.
Were any battles fought in Montgomery?
2 documented military engagements took place in Montgomery, including Massacre at Draper's Meadow, Skirmish at Blacksburg.
How many historic places are in Montgomery?
74 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Montgomery, Virginia.
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