Montgomery County, Ohio

Montgomery County, Ohio
Montgomery County is located in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 537,309, making it the fifth-most populous county in Ohio. The county seat is Dayton. The county was named in honor of Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775 while attempting to capture Quebec City, Canada. Montgomery County is part of the Dayton, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.6%) is water.
Adjacent counties
Miami County (north)
Clark County (northeast)
Greene County (east)
Warren County (south)
Butler County (southwest)
Preble County (west)
Darke County (northwest)
Major highways
Interstate 70
Interstate 70 Alternate
Interstate 75
Interstate 675
U.S. Route 25
U.S. Route 35
U.S. Route 40
State Route 4
State Route 48
State Route 49
State Route 123
State Route 201
State Route 202
State Route 235
State Route 444
State Route 725
State Route 741
State Route 835
National protected area
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (part)
Demographics
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 559,062 people, 229,229 households, and 146,935 families living in the county. The population density was . There were 248,443 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 76.57% White, 19.86% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 1.31% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 1.51% from two or more races. 1.27% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 229,229 households, out of which 29.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.30% were married couples living together, 13.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.90% were non-families. 30.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37, and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.70% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 29.00% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 13.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $40,156, and the median income for a family was $50,071. Males had a median income of $38,710 versus $27,297 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,743. About 8.30% of families and 11.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.60% of those under age 18 and 8.20% of those age 65 or over.
2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 535,153 people, 223,943 households, and 138,060 families living in the county. The population density was . There were 254,775 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 73.9% white, 20.9% black or African American, 1.7% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.8% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.3% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 24.9% were German, 12.8% were Irish, 9.7% were American, and 8.8% were English.
Of the 223,943 households, 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 38.4% were non-families, and 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.33, and the average family size was 2.94. The median age was 39.2 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $43,965, and the median income for a family was $56,559. Males had a median income of $45,680 versus $34,991 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,828. About 11.7% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those aged 65 or over.
Government
Current officials
Board of Commissioners:
Judy Dodge (D)
Debbie Lieberman (D)
Carolyn Rice (D)
County Auditor: Karl L. Keith (D)
Clerk of Courts: Mike Foley (R)
County Coroner: Dr. Kent Harshbarger
County Engineer: Paul Gruner (D)
County Prosecutor: Mathias H. Heck Jr. (D)
County Recorder: Stacey D. Benson-Taylor (D)
Sheriff: Rob Streck (R)
County Treasurer: John McManus (R)
See also:
Election Results, Montgomery County, Ohio
Politics
Montgomery County has been a slightly Democratic-leaning swing county since the Civil War. After voting consistently Democratic in presidential elections from 1992 to 2012, Republican Donald Trump narrowly defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton in the county in 2016. Montgomery County was also the most populated county in Ohio to vote for Trump in 2016, and the only county in Ohio to flip for Joe Biden in 2020, while Lorain County and Mahoning County flipped from Clinton to Trump. The last Democrat to win the county by double digits was Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964, while the last Republican to do so was George H. W. Bush in 1988.
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Education
Post-secondary institutions
Public
Air Force Institute of Technology (actually located in Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio).
Sinclair Community College
Wright State University (actually located in neighboring Greene County, Ohio, but uses a Dayton address).
Private
University of Dayton
Kettering College of Medical Arts
The Miami Valley School
Public schools
The following public school districts are located partially or entirely in Montgomery County:
Local School Districts
Brookville Local Schools
Brookville High School, Brookville (the Blue Devils)
Carlisle Local School District
Carlisle High School, Carlisle (the Indians)
Jefferson Township Local Schools
Jefferson Township High School, Dayton (the Broncos)
Mad River Local School District
New Lebanon Local Schools
Dixie High School, Dixie (the Greyhounds)
Northmont City School District
Northridge Local School District
Northridge High School (the Polar Bears)
Mad River Local Schools
Walter E. Stebbins High School, Riverside (the Indians)
Preble Shawnee Local School District
Tri-County North Local School District
Valley View Local Schools
Valley View High School, Germantown (the Spartans)
City School Districts
Beavercreek City School District
Centerville City Schools
Centerville High School, Centerville (the Elks)
Dayton Public Schools
Belmont High School for Computer Technology/Engineering, Dayton (the Bison)
Thurgood Marshall High School for the Arts, Dayton (the Cougars)
Dayton Early College Academy, Dayton
Dunbar High School for Professional Studies, Dayton (the Wolverines)
Meadowdale High School for Cultural Studies/International Baccalaureate, Dayton (the Lions)
Stivers School for the Arts, Dayton (Tigers)
Fairborn City School District
Huber Heights City Schools
Wayne High School, Huber Heights (the Warriors)
Kettering City School District
Fairmont High School, Kettering (the Firebirds)
(merger of the former Fairmont East and Fairmont West high schools (the East Falcons and the West Dragons)
Miamisburg City Schools
Miamisburg High School, Miamisburg (the Vikings)
Northmont City Schools
Northmont High School, Clayton (the Thunderbolts)
Oakwood City School District
Oakwood High School, Oakwood (the Lumberjacks)
Springboro Community City School District
Trotwood-Madison City Schools
Trotwood-Madison High School, Trotwood (the Rams)
Vandalia Butler City Schools
Butler High School, Vandalia (the Aviators)
West Carrollton Schools
West Carrollton Senior High School, West Carrollton (the Pirates)
There is also a public independent (not a part of any school district) STEM school:
The Dayton Regional STEM School
Private schools
The following private high schools are located in Montgomery County:
Archbishop Alter High School, Kettering (the Knights) (Roman Catholic)
Carroll High School, Dayton (the Patriots) (Roman Catholic)
Chaminade Julienne High School, Dayton (Eagles) (Roman Catholic/Marianist)
Dayton Christian High School, Dayton (the Warriors) (nondenominational Christian)
Miami Valley School, Dayton (the Rams) (nonsectarian)
Spring Valley Academy, Centerville (Seventh-day Adventist)
Communities
Cities
Brookville
Carlisle (mostly in Warren County)
Centerville (partly in Greene County)
Clayton
Dayton (county seat)
Englewood
Germantown
Huber Heights (partly in Miami County)
Kettering (partly in Greene County)
Miamisburg
Moraine
Oakwood
Riverside
Springboro (mostly in Warren County)
Trotwood
Union (mostly in Montgomery County)
Vandalia
West Carrollton
Villages
Farmersville
New Lebanon
Phillipsburg
Verona (mostly in Preble County)
Townships
Butler
Clay
German
Harrison
Jackson
Jefferson
Miami
Perry
Washington
Defunct townships
Dayton
Mad River (remnant merged with the Village of Riverside in 1994)
Madison (remnant merged with the Village of Trotwood in 1996)
Randolph (remnant merged with the Village of Clayton in 1998)
Van Buren (partitioned between the municipalities of Kettering and Moraine in 1952–1953)
Wayne (incorporated as Huber Heights in 1981)
Census-designated place
Drexel
Unincorporated communities
Airhill
Amity
Arlington
Bachman
Chautauqua
Dodson
Fort McKinley
Harries
Kinsey
Liberty
Little York
Miami Villa
Morgan Place
New Chicago
Northridge
Pyrmont
Shiloh
Spanker
Taylorsburg
Woodbourne-Hyde Park
See also
National Register of Historic Places listings in Montgomery County, Ohio
References
External links
Montgomery County Government's website
Montgomery County Public Records Online
1803 establishments in Ohio
Populated places established in 1803
World War II Heritage Cities