Montgomery County, Missouri | |
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 The Montgomery County Courthouse in Montgomery City | |
 Location within the U.S. state ofMissouri | |
| Coordinates:38°56′N91°28′W / 38.94°N 91.47°W /38.94; -91.47 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | December 14, 1818 |
| Named after | Richard Montgomery |
| Seat | Montgomery City |
| Largest city | Montgomery City |
| Area | |
• Total | 542 sq mi (1,400 km2) |
| • Land | 536 sq mi (1,390 km2) |
| • Water | 5.8 sq mi (15 km2) 1.1% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 11,322 |
| • Density | 21.1/sq mi (8.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
| Website | mcmo |
Montgomery County is acounty in the east central part of theU.S. state ofMissouri. As of the2020 census, the population was 11,322.[1] Itscounty seat isMontgomery City.[2] The county was named in honor ofRichard Montgomery, anAmerican Revolutionary War general killed in 1775 while attempting to captureQuebec City,Canada.
The county comprises a portion of theMissouri Rhineland. It is approximately halfway betweenColumbia andSt. Louis.
The county has evidence of human habitation from 10,000 years ago, theArchaic period ofindigenous Americans. An ancient site was found during archaeological excavations atGraham Cave on theLoutre River.
In the early 19th century, European settlement started at a greater pace, after exploration during previous decades by French trappers and British and American fur traders.
Although the Loutre Island area is commonly associated with the German-founded towns ofRhineland andStarkenburg, established by immigrants of the mid-19th century and later, it was originally settled by Missouri's Anglo-southern settlers from places such as Kentucky or Virginia. Although the southern part of the county is more closely associated with Missouri's Rhineland, its northern part is more associated with Missouri's "Little Dixie" region, earning Montgomery county the nickname "Gateway to Little Dixie".
An early house of worship was a log church, which is still maintained as a chapel.St. Martin's Church is also located in Starkenburg, built in 1873 and listed on theNational Register of Historic Places. Above its entrance is the text: "This is the House Of God and the Gate Of Heaven."
Starkenburg is also the site of theShrine of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, built in the early 20th century and listed on the NRHP. For further devotions and pilgrimage, the community created an outdoor area for representations of theStations of the Cross,Mount Calvary andHoly Sepulchre. Starkenburg is located inland from the Missouri River. After the destructiveGreat Flood of 1993, Rhineland citizens used federal funds to relocate their houses 1.5 miles (2.4 km) inland away from the river.
According to theU.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 542 square miles (1,400 km2), of which 536 square miles (1,390 km2) is land and 5.8 square miles (15 km2) (1.1%) is water.[3]
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| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 3,074 | — | |
| 1830 | 3,902 | 26.9% | |
| 1840 | 4,371 | 12.0% | |
| 1850 | 5,489 | 25.6% | |
| 1860 | 9,718 | 77.0% | |
| 1870 | 10,405 | 7.1% | |
| 1880 | 16,249 | 56.2% | |
| 1890 | 16,850 | 3.7% | |
| 1900 | 16,571 | −1.7% | |
| 1910 | 15,604 | −5.8% | |
| 1920 | 15,233 | −2.4% | |
| 1930 | 13,011 | −14.6% | |
| 1940 | 12,442 | −4.4% | |
| 1950 | 11,555 | −7.1% | |
| 1960 | 11,097 | −4.0% | |
| 1970 | 11,000 | −0.9% | |
| 1980 | 11,537 | 4.9% | |
| 1990 | 11,355 | −1.6% | |
| 2000 | 12,136 | 6.9% | |
| 2010 | 12,236 | 0.8% | |
| 2020 | 11,322 | −7.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7] 1990-2000[8] 2010-2015[9] | |||
| Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 1980[10] | Pop 1990[11] | Pop 2000[12] | Pop 2010[13] | Pop 2020[14] | % 1980 | % 1990 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 11,098 | 10,987 | 11,596 | 11,642 | 10,444 | 96.19% | 96.76% | 95.55% | 95.15% | 92.25% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 364 | 289 | 245 | 199 | 101 | 3.16% | 2.55% | 2.02% | 1.63% | 0.89% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 16 | 12 | 29 | 22 | 22 | 0.14% | 0.11% | 0.24% | 0.18% | 0.19% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 8 | 20 | 30 | 31 | 50 | 0.07% | 0.18% | 0.25% | 0.25% | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian orPacific Islander alone (NH) | x[15] | x[16] | 1 | 2 | 5 | x | x | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.04% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 22 | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.06% | 0.02% | 0.19% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | x[17] | x[18] | 134 | 165 | 449 | x | x | 1.10% | 1.35% | 3.97% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 49 | 45 | 94 | 172 | 229 | 0.42% | 0.40% | 0.77% | 1.41% | 2.02% |
| Total | 11,537 | 11,355 | 12,136 | 12,236 | 11,322 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the2020 census, the county had a population of 11,322, and the median age was 45.1 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 21.7% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 101.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 100.9 males age 18 and over.[19][20]
The racial makeup of the county was 92.9% White, 0.9%Black or African American, 0.3%American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%Asian, 0.0%Native Hawaiian andPacific Islander, 0.8% from some other race, and 4.6% fromtwo or more races.Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 2.0% of the population.[19]
According to the 2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics data, 0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[21]
There were 4,640 households in the county, of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 22.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[20]
There were 5,758 housing units, of which 19.4% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 74.4% were owner-occupied and 25.6% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 9.0%.[20]
As of thecensus[22] of 2000, there were 12,136 people, 4,775 households, and 3,337 families residing in the county. Thepopulation density was 23 people per square mile (8.9 people/km2). There were 5,726 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile (4.2/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.97%White, 2.04%Black orAfrican American, 0.24%Native American, 0.26%Asian, 0.01%Pacific Islander, 0.21% fromother races, and 1.28% from two or more races. Approximately 0.77% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race. 39.1% were ofGerman, 18.4%American, 10.2%English and 9.2%Irish ancestry.
There were 4,775 households, out of which 31.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.90% weremarried couples living together, 8.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.10% were non-families. 26.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.40% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 26.10% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 17.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,772, and the median income for a family was $38,632. Males had a median income of $27,933 versus $19,809 for females. Theper capita income for the county was $15,092. About 8.40% of families and 11.80% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 15.60% of those under age 18 and 10.60% of those age 65 or over.
School districts include:[23]
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TheRepublican Party controls politics at the local level in Montgomery County. Republicans hold all of the elected positions in the county.
| Montgomery County, Missouri | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Elected countywide officials | |||
| Assessor | Jerome P. Overkamp | Republican | |
| Circuit Clerk | Robyn R. Schmidt | Republican | |
| County Clerk | Carole L Weeks | Republican | |
| Collector | Anita L. Sullivan | Republican | |
| Commissioner (presiding) | Ryan D. Poston | Republican | |
| Commissioner (district 1) | Dave Teeter | Republican | |
| Commissioner (district 2) | Doug Lensing | Republican | |
| Coroner | David Colbert | Republican | |
| Public Administrator | Kaley Reagan | Republican | |
| Recorder | Sheila See | Republican | |
| Sheriff | Craig Allison | Republican | |
| Surveyor | Larry P. Bade | Republican | |
| Treasurer | Lori Steirs | Republican | |
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 79.41%4,702 | 18.54%1,098 | 2.05%121 |
| 2020 | 76.81%4,416 | 21.55%1,239 | 1.64%94 |
| 2016 | 60.31%3,261 | 36.18%1,956 | 3.51%190 |
| 2012 | 53.49%2,842 | 44.01%2,338 | 2.50%133 |
| 2008 | 55.34%3,215 | 42.91%2,493 | 1.76%102 |
| 2004 | 60.60%3,480 | 38.06%2,186 | 1.34%77 |
| 2000 | 54.14%2,857 | 41.65%2,198 | 4.20%222 |
| 1996 | 42.23%2,218 | 55.62%2,921 | 2.15%113 |
Montgomery County is part of Missouri's 42nd district in theMissouri House of Representatives and is represented byBart Korman (R-High Hill).
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bart Korman | 4,802 | 100.00% | +28.72 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bart Korman | 2,316 | 71.28% | −28.72 | |
| Democratic | Rod Sturgeon | 933 | 28.72% | +28.72 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bart Korman | 4,645 | 100.00% | ||
Montgomery County is a part of Missouri's 10th District in theMissouri Senate and is currently represented byJeanie Riddle (R-Fulton).
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeanie Riddle | 2,424 | 74.42% | ||
| Democratic | Ed Schieffer | 833 | 25.58% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Roy Blunt | 3,405 | 62.86% | +14.38 | |
| Democratic | Jason Kander | 1,722 | 31.79% | −12.46 | |
| Libertarian | Jonathan Dine | 128 | 2.36% | −4.91 | |
| Green | Johnathan McFarland | 84 | 1.55% | +1.55 | |
| Constitution | Fred Ryman | 78 | 1.44% | +1.44 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Todd Akin | 2,554 | 48.48% | ||
| Democratic | Claire McCaskill | 2,331 | 44.25% | ||
| Libertarian | Jonathan Dine | 383 | 7.27% | ||
Montgomery County is included inMissouri's 3rd congressional district and is represented byBlaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) in theU.S. House of Representatives.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Blaine Luetkemeyer | 4,080 | 76.43% | +1.37 | |
| Democratic | Kevin Miller | 1,078 | 20.19% | −0.76 | |
| Libertarian | Dan Hogan | 131 | 2.45% | −1.54 | |
| Constitution | Doanita Simmons | 49 | 0.92% | +0.92 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Blaine Luetkemeyer | 2,426 | 75.06% | +3.41 | |
| Democratic | Courtney Denton | 677 | 20.95% | −4.42 | |
| Libertarian | Steven Hedrick | 129 | 3.99% | +1.01 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Blaine Luetkemeyer | 3,727 | 71.65% | ||
| Democratic | Eric Mayer | 1,320 | 25.37% | ||
| Libertarian | Steven Wilson | 155 | 2.98% | ||
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 1888 | 1,905 | 48.20% | 1,989 | 50.33% | 58 | 1.47% |
| 1892 | 1,665 | 43.61% | 1,916 | 50.18% | 237 | 6.21% |
| 1896 | 1,920 | 45.13% | 2,272 | 53.41% | 62 | 1.46% |
| 1900 | 1,866 | 46.67% | 2,000 | 50.03% | 132 | 3.30% |
| 1904 | 1,979 | 48.40% | 1,986 | 48.57% | 124 | 3.03% |
| 1908 | 2,038 | 48.76% | 2,073 | 49.59% | 69 | 1.65% |
| 1912 | 1,697 | 43.75% | 1,883 | 48.54% | 299 | 7.71% |
| 1916 | 2,079 | 50.47% | 1,988 | 48.26% | 52 | 1.26% |
| 1920 | 3,910 | 55.16% | 3,103 | 43.78% | 75 | 1.06% |
| 1924 | 3,563 | 53.60% | 2,938 | 44.19% | 147 | 2.21% |
| 1928 | 3,910 | 63.03% | 2,285 | 36.84% | 8 | 0.13% |
| 1932 | 2,607 | 41.77% | 3,600 | 57.68% | 34 | 0.54% |
| 1936 | 3,468 | 49.99% | 3,458 | 49.85% | 11 | 0.16% |
| 1940 | 3,930 | 54.96% | 3,205 | 44.82% | 16 | 0.22% |
| 1944 | 3,527 | 56.20% | 2,743 | 43.71% | 6 | 0.10% |
| 1948 | 2,889 | 50.75% | 2,792 | 49.04% | 12 | 0.21% |
| 1952 | 3,670 | 56.37% | 2,835 | 43.55% | 5 | 0.08% |
| 1956 | 3,443 | 54.76% | 2,844 | 45.24% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 3,454 | 55.19% | 2,804 | 44.81% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1964 | 2,610 | 44.24% | 3,289 | 55.76% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1968 | 2,903 | 53.59% | 1,891 | 34.91% | 623 | 11.50% |
| 1972 | 3,707 | 68.67% | 1,691 | 31.33% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1976 | 2,665 | 50.83% | 2,535 | 48.35% | 43 | 0.82% |
| 1980 | 3,061 | 58.58% | 2,007 | 38.41% | 157 | 3.00% |
| 1984 | 3,261 | 66.16% | 1,668 | 33.84% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1988 | 2,714 | 56.66% | 2,064 | 43.09% | 12 | 0.25% |
| 1992 | 1,974 | 37.11% | 2,063 | 38.79% | 1,282 | 24.10% |
| 1996 | 2,124 | 40.65% | 2,277 | 43.58% | 824 | 15.77% |
| 2000 | 3,106 | 58.57% | 2,092 | 39.45% | 105 | 1.98% |
| 2004 | 3,563 | 61.86% | 2,147 | 37.27% | 50 | 0.87% |
| 2008 | 3,428 | 58.54% | 2,347 | 40.08% | 81 | 1.38% |
| 2012 | 3,490 | 65.31% | 1,740 | 32.56% | 114 | 2.13% |
| 2016 | 4,127 | 76.02% | 1,119 | 20.61% | 183 | 3.37% |
| 2020 | 4,465 | 77.36% | 1,208 | 20.93% | 99 | 1.72% |
| 2024 | 4,776 | 79.63% | 1,170 | 19.51% | 52 | 0.87% |
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