Montgomery, Georgia
Unincorporated community
Census-designated place
Location in Chatham County and the state of Georgia
Location in Chatham County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 31°56′36″N 81°6′24″W / 31.94333°N 81.10667°W / 31.94333; -81.10667
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyChatham
Area
[1]
 • Total6.10 sq mi (15.81 km2)
 • Land5.21 sq mi (13.51 km2)
 • Water0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2)
Elevation
[2]
13 ft (4 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,443
 • Density851.97/sq mi (328.95/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code13-52332[3]
GNIS feature ID0332411[2]

Montgomery is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,443 at the 2020 United States census, down slightly from 4,523 in 2010.[4] It is a suburb of Savannah and is part of the Savannah metropolitan area.

History

Montgomery is believed to be the location of an early settlement in the Savannah area (prior to General Oglethorpe's land grant in 1733) founded by three brothers who were British baronets: William, James, and Robert Montgomery. They received a land grant in 1677. They failed to maintain a permanent settlement, due to poor location and disease, and therefore lost their grant. The brothers moved to the more established Virginia Colony. The name of the settlement continues in this area of Chatham county, as well as Old Montgomery Road, Montgomery Street, and Montgomery Cross Road.

Geography

Montgomery is located south of the center of Chatham County at 31°56′36″N 81°6′24″W / 31.94333°N 81.10667°W / 31.94333; -81.10667 (31.943237, -81.106648).[5] It occupies a neck of land bordered on the west by the Vernon River, on the east by the Moon River, and on the south by the Burnside River; all of which are tidal. The northeast border of the CDP is formed by Georgia SR 204 Spur, which leads to Skidaway Island. Downtown Savannah is 13 miles (21 km) north of the Montgomery town center.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.1 square miles (15.7 km2), of which 5.2 square miles (13.5 km2) is land and 0.85 square miles (2.2 km2), or 13.94%, is water.[4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19904,327—
20004,134−4.5%
20104,5239.4%
20204,443−1.8%
source:[6]
Montgomery racial composition as of 2020[7]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 2,930 65.95%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 329 7.4%
Native American 19 0.43%
Asian 50 1.13%
Pacific Islander 2 0.05%
Other/Mixed 188 4.23%
Hispanic or Latino 925 20.82%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,443 people, 1,609 households, and 1,161 families residing in the CDP.

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Montgomery, Georgia
  3. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Montgomery CDP, Georgia". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
  5. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ↑ "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 31, 2010.
  7. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
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