Montgomery County, North Carolina
Montgomery County: county in North Carolina, United States
About
Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,798 and a population density of 21 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 27,238 inhabitants. Its county seat is Troy. The county was created 247 years ago in 1778.
County Snapshot
Montgomery County at a glance
Montgomery County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
North Carolina counties
100
Open related pagesLargest city
TroyPopulation 3,293
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Montgomery County
| Population | 27,238 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (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 | 1299 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.3325,-79.9055 |
| Named for | Richard Montgomery |
| Capital | Troy |
| Establishment | January 01, 1779 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:24:16 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 21 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.06% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 92℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Montgomery County is located at 35°19'57"N 79°54'20"W (35.3324600, -79.9054700). It has 6 neighbors: Anson County, Davidson County, Moore County, Richmond County, Rowan County and Stanly County.
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The largest city of Montgomery County is Troy with a population of 3,293. Other cities include, Biscoe population 1,707, Star population 849 and Candor population 817. See all Montgomery County cities & populated places.
Montgomery County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | 3,293 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Biscoe | 1,707 | Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Mount Gilead | 1,180 | Township in Montgomery County, North Carolina |
| Star | 849 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Candor | 817 | Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 0 to 8 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Montgomery County
Official Website- Troy
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Montgomery County decreased by 2.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,798 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,706 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,522 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,446 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,283 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,438 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,301 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 27,269 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,077 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,173 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,238 | 0.24% | estimation process |
People born in Montgomery County (2)
People born in Montgomery County, including Confederate States Army general Thomas Pleasant Dockery, Methodist minister George W. D. Harris, .
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, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 31,502 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, 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.
North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |