Montgomery County, Kansas
Montgomery County: county in Kansas, United States
About
Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 35,471 and a population density of 21 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 31,502 inhabitants. Its county seat is Independence. The county was created 159 years ago in 1867.
County Snapshot
Montgomery County at a glance
Montgomery County currently has 12 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
12
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Kansas counties
105
Open related pagesLargest city
CoffeyvillePopulation 9,169
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Montgomery County
| Population | 31,502 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from | Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County, Montgomery County |
| Area | 1687 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.1925,-95.7429 |
| Named for | Richard Montgomery |
| Capital | Independence |
| Establishment | February 26, 1867 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:08:13 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.6% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Montgomery County is located at 37°11'33"N 95°44'34"W (37.1925200, -95.7428800). It has 7 neighbors: Chautauqua County, Elk County, Labette County, Neosho County, Wilson County, Nowata County and Washington County.
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The largest city of Montgomery County is Coffeyville with a population of 9,169. Other cities include, Cherryvale population 2,122, Caney population 1,948, Bolton population 1,634 and Sycamore population 808. See all Montgomery County cities & populated places.
Montgomery County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Coffeyville | 9,169 | City in southeastern Montgomery County, Kansas, United States |
| Cherryvale | 2,122 | City in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Caney | 1,948 | City in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Bolton | 1,634 | City in United States of America |
| Sycamore | 808 | Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Kansas |
| Dearing | 377 | Human settlement in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Elk City | 292 | City in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States |
| Tyro | 195 | Human settlement in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Independence | 123 | City in and the county seat of Montgomery County, Kansas, United States |
| Liberty | 110 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Havana | 104 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Jefferson | 95 | Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 12 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Montgomery County
Official Website- Independence
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Montgomery County decreased by 12.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35,471 | - | census |
| 2011 | 34,779 | -1.99% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 34,472 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 34,444 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 34,090 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 33,436 | -1.96% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 32,859 | -1.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 32,390 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 32,091 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 31,829 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 31,502 | -1.04% | estimation process |
People born in Montgomery County (3)
People born in Montgomery County, including American-football player Chet Benefiel, politician Doug Blex, actress Emily Gerdes, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (17)
- Montgomery County, Maryland county in Maryland, United States with a population of 1,051,816 people.
- Montgomery County, Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 833,869 people.
- Montgomery County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 626,351 people.
- Montgomery County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 531,610 people.
- Montgomery County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 224,639 people.
- Montgomery County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 214,251 people.
- Montgomery County, Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 98,391 people.
- Montgomery County, New York county in New York, United States with a population of 49,170 people.
- Montgomery County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 38,365 people.
- Montgomery County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 28,186 people.
- Montgomery County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 28,045 people.
- Montgomery County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 27,238 people.
- Montgomery County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 11,294 people.
- Montgomery County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 9,935 people.
- Montgomery County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 9,661 people.
- Montgomery County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 9,012 people.
- Montgomery County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 9,006 people.
Kansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | 607,220 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Sedgwick County | 519,907 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wichita | 391,731 | The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area. |
| Overland Park | 197,381 | The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Shawnee County | 175,999 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wyandotte County | 165,265 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Kansas City | 152,960 | The second most populous city in Kansas. |
| Douglas County | 122,530 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Leavenworth County | 82,246 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Riley County | 73,202 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Butler County | 66,992 | County in Kansas, United States of America |
| Shawnee | 66,298 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Reno County | 61,793 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Lenexa | 56,156 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Saline County | 53,926 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Salina | 46,274 | The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas. |