Montgomery County, Administrative county in Southeast Texas, US
Montgomery County is an administrative division in Southeast Texas covering roughly 1.080 square miles with a mix of residential zones, commercial centers, and forested areas. The landscape shifts from flat plains to rolling hills, with numerous lakes and waterways shaping the terrain across the region.
The Congress of the Republic of Texas created this administrative unit on December 14, 1837, naming it after the town of Montgomery, one of the earliest settlements in the area. Population growth accelerated sharply in the second half of the 20th century, transforming the region.
The county population includes a mix of communities, with 59.86% non-Hispanic white, 26.45% Hispanic, and significant Black and Asian populations as of 2020.
The official web portal provides access to services such as tax information, voter registration, and court records, available from any location with internet. Some administrative tasks still require a visit to offices located in the incorporated cities and towns across the territory.
Between 2000 and 2010, the area recorded a population increase of roughly 55 percent, making it one of the fastest-growing territories in the United States. This rapid shift transformed many communities, bringing new residential developments and commercial zones across previously rural areas.
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