Montgomery County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the county had a population of 620,443. The county seat is Conroe. The county was created by an act of the Congress of the Republic of Texas on December 14, 1837, and is named for the town of Montgomery. Between 2000 and 2010, its population grew by 55%, the 24th-fastest rate of growth of any county in the United States. Between 2010 and 2020, its population grew by 36%. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the July 1, 2021, estimated population is 648,886.
Montgomery County is part of the Houston-The Woodlands–Sugar Land, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area.
| Name: | Montgomery County |
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| FIPS code: | 48-339 |
| State: | Texas |
| Founded: | 1837 |
| Named for: | Montgomery, Texas |
| Seat: | Conroe |
| Largest town: | The Woodlands |
| Total Area: | 1,077 sq mi (2,790 km²) |
| Land Area: | 1,042 sq mi (2,700 km²) |
| Total Population: | 620,443 |
| Population Density: | 580/sq mi (220/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.mctx.org |
Montgomery County location map. Where is Montgomery County?
Montgomery County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,077 square miles (2,790 km), of which 1,042 square miles (2,700 km) are land and 35 square miles (91 km) (3.3%) are covered by water.
Adjacent counties
- Walker County (north)
- San Jacinto County (northeast)
- Liberty County (east)
- Harris County (south)
- Waller County (west)
- Grimes County (northwest)
National protected area
- Sam Houston National Forest (partial)
Montgomery County Topographic Map
Montgomery County Satellite Map
Montgomery County Outline Map
