Montgomery, Michigan

Montgomery, Michigan
Village
Location of Montgomery, Michigan
Coordinates: 41°46′37″N 84°48′21″W / 41.77694°N 84.80583°W / 41.77694; -84.80583
Country	United States
State	Michigan
County	Hillsdale
Area[1]
• Total	1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2)
• Land	1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	1,050 ft (320 m)
Population (2010)[2]
• Total	342
• Estimate (2012[3])	340
• Density	342.0/sq mi (132.0/km2)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
• Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
FIPS code	26-55220[4]
GNIS feature ID	0632603[5]

Montgomery is a village in Camden Township, Hillsdale County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 342 at the 2010 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.00 square mile (2.59 km²), all of it land.^[1]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census^[2] of 2010, there were 342 people, 126 households, and 79 families residing in the village. The population density was 342.0 inhabitants per square mile (132.0 /km²). There were 146 housing units at an average density of 146.0 per square mile (56.4 /km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.0% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 126 households of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.3% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.32.

The median age in the village was 35.7 years. 30.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.9% were from 25 to 44; 16.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.6% male and 47.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census^[4] of 2000, there were 386 people, 137 households, and 99 families residing in the village. The population density was 392.3 per square mile (152.1/km²). There were 148 housing units at an average density of 150.4 per square mile (58.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 99.22% White, 0.26% Native American and 0.52% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.07% of the population.

There were 137 households out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the village the population was spread out with 30.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 107.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $42,500, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $31,964 versus $24,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,975. About 7.5% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.

Churches

There are currently two active churches in Montgomery. There are:

• Montgomery United Methodist Church

218 S Michigan St 49255 - 9783 Montgomery, Michigan

• Montgomery United Brethren Church

311 S Hayward St 49255 - 9536 Montgomery, Michigan

Both churches are small, running an average of less than 100 members each on an given Sunday. The churches are located directly diagonal from each other. They have, in the past worked together for various events including an annual sunrise service at Frog Eye Festival.

References

v t e Municipalities and communities of Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States County seat: Hillsdale Cities Hillsdale Litchfield Reading Villages Allen Camden Jonesville Montgomery North Adams Waldron Townships Adams Allen Amboy Cambria Camden Fayette Hillsdale Jefferson Litchfield Moscow Pittsford Ransom Reading Scipio Somerset Wheatland Woodbridge Wright

Coordinates: 41°46′38″N 84°48′15″W / 41.77722°N 84.80417°W / 41.77722; -84.80417