Montgomery
County
Community
Report Card
2012
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2011
COMMUNITY REPORT CARD
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS
Prepared by:
Nancy O’Neill, Consultant
Montgomery County United Way
Cache Steinberg, Ph.D., LCSW
Office of Community Projects
Graduate College of Social Work
University of Houston
Teri Woo, Office Coordinator
Montgomery County United Way
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Introduction ................................................................................... 4
Geographic and Environmental Profile ........................................ 5
Demographic Profile ..................................................................... 7
Economic Characteristics ............................................................ 11
Education..................................................................................... 16
Health .......................................................................................... 20
Civic Engagement ....................................................................... 28
Safety........................................................................................... 30
Montgomery County United Way Partner Agencies................... 32
Appendices
Demographic Trends .............................................. 33
Economic Trends .................................................... 35
Education Trends .................................................... 39
Safety Trends .......................................................... 43
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Montgomery County United Way is pleased to present its third Community Report Card. A community
report card presents the most recent as well as trend data about the community including some analysis of
the data. The MCUW Community Report Card compares Montgomery County to Texas and the United
States for benchmarking purposes.
The purposes of the Montgomery County Community Report Card are to:
Compare information about Montgomery County over time;
Inform community members and officials of a complete picture of Montgomery County; and
Inform the community members of Montgomery County's strengths and challenges.
A task force of volunteers has reviewed information related to the people of Montgomery County in addition to extensive trend data in an effort to identify the most pressing issues in Montgomery County. As a
result, the following were considered areas of greatest concern: 1) Moving people out of poverty. 2) Facilitating affordable healthcare. 3) Helping people cope with challenging situations and developing resilience. 4) Preventing and treating drug and alcohol abuse. 5) Providing temporary assistance in the event of
a crisis. For more detailed information about these areas, please request a copy of the 2008 Community
Priorities Report from Montgomery County United Way.
The Community Report Card provides insight into the Montgomery County community. It may be used
by organizations and businesses that care about Montgomery County and want to focus their resources on
ways to improve lives in the county. The Community Report Card can give direction to civic clubs, faith
communities, and not-for-profit organizations. Government entities, not-for-profits, and businesses can
use the Community Report Card to assist them in allocating their charitable resources in areas where they
will make the most difference.
Facts and statistics from multiple sources have been compiled in the Community Report Card to create a
well-rounded picture of Montgomery County. The following is a list of the sources accessed to create this
community report card:
American FactFinder*
Cable News Network
Houston-Galveston Area Council
Montgomery County Government
Montgomery County Clerk
Montgomery County District Clerk
Office of the State Demographer and
Texas State Data Center
Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Texas Department of Family and
Protective Services
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas Department of State Health Services
Texas Education Agency
Texas Health and Human Services
Commission
Texas Workforce Commission
The Texas Kids Count Project, Center for
Public Policy Priorities, Austin, TX
U.S. Census Bureau
U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Social Security Administration
*Note: American FactFinder does provide "fast access to information" about the county, state, and nation. However, it
does not include people in institutions, college dormitories, and other group quarters. For example, in the US 2000 Census, the Montgomery County population is listed as 362,382 while American FactFinder listed it as 360,557 which is a
difference of 1,825 persons.
The Community Report Card consists of the most recent data available at the time of collection during
2011. The sources varied in terms of which year was most current—2007, 2008, 2009 or 2010. All
word choices within each table, for example the use of the term “White” or “Anglo,” are the choices of
the source and have not been changed.
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Questions answered in this section:
Where is Montgomery County located?
What are the water sources?
How is the climate in Montgomery County?
How many people occupy the area?
What is the quality of the air and water?
GEOGRAPHIC OVERVIEW
Conroe, TX, the county seat of Montgomery County, is located within the East Texas Timberlands
Region, forty miles north of downtown Houston. Interstate 45 neatly bisects Montgomery County in a
north-south direction. The following counties border Montgomery County: Walker and San Jacinto Counties to the north, Liberty County to the east, Harris County to the south, and Waller and Grimes Counties
to the west.
Montgomery County’s Largest Population Areas
(U.S. Census Bureau—T.I.G.E.R.)
(*Names added to the map)
GEOGRAPHIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE
Geographic and Environmental Profile
Montgomery
*
Magnolia
*
Shenandoah
*
* Oak Ridge North
Montgomery County covers 1,042 square miles of flat to gently rolling terrain, with elevations ranging from
150 to 300 feet. The county’s principal water source is the San Jacinto River basin drainage system, which
includes Peach, Caney, Spring, and Bushy creeks. The Lake Conroe Reservoir, seven miles northwest of
Conroe, drains an area of 445 square miles; its surface area covers 20,118 acres, and its storage capacity is
430,260 acre-feet. The climate is subtropical humid, with warm summers and mild winters. The average
annual relative humidity is 73 percent, and the average rainfall is 47.44 inches. The average annual temperature is 68° F. Temperatures in January range from an average low of 39° to an average high of 61° F and in
July range from 72° to 95° F. The growing season averages 270 days per year, with the last freeze in early
March and the first freeze in late November.
(The Handbook of Texas Online)
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GEOGRAPHIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE
Persons per Square Mile
County, State and National Comparison: 2000, 2004, 2008, 2006, 2010
Land Area
2000
Persons per
square mile
2004
Persons per
square mile
2006
Persons per
square mile
2006
Persons per
square mile
2010
Persons per
square mile
Montgomery County
1,042 square miles
281
348
382
412
438
Texas
261,797 square miles
80
86
90
93
96
United States
3,537,438 square miles
80
83
85
86
87
U.S. Census Bureau
Montgomery County's rapid growth has primarily been encouraged due to its proximity to the Houston
metropolitan area. In ten years, from 2000 to 2010, we have seen an increase of 157 persons per square
mile or 56%. During this same period, Montgomery's phenomenal population growth can be compared to
the relatively slower growth in Texas (20%) and the United States (9%).
AIR QUALITY*
Montgomery County has one air-monitoring site located in Conroe maintained by the Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Houston Regional Office. The parameters monitored include Fine
Particle Matter (PM-2.5) first measured in 2007 and Ozone. In 2010 there were 137 days in hourly ratings
of PM-2.5 that reached the moderate level (20-99.9 ppb) or the level in which “sensitive people, such as
those with asthma, should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activity.” No ratings were recorded in
“unhealthy air for sensitive groups” or “unhealthy air” levels. The average hourly rating for PM-2.5 in
2010 was 11 (SD= 7.0). In 2010, the site reported 17 days in which the ozone level reached the moderate
level (75 to 99 ppb) or the level in which sensitive people, such as those with asthma, should consider
limiting prolonged outdoor activity.” No ratings were recorded in the “unhealthy air for sensitive groups”
and “unhealthy air” range. The average rating was 26 (SD=15.7).
Montgomery County is one of eight Texas counties in the Greater Houston Regional designated as nonattainment under the federal Clean Air Act. Non-attainment refers to an area that has exceeded the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for the pollutant ozone. However, Montgomery County is not on the
TCEQ’s Air Pollutant Watch List.
WATER QUALITY*
According to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (2011), three hundred and sixty-one (361)
separate public water systems provide water within Montgomery County. Two hundred and sixty-nine
(269) are community water systems that serve the same people year-round. Sixty-one (61) are Transient
Non-Community water systems that do not consistently serve the same people, such as rest stops, gas stations and campgrounds. Another thirty-one (31) water systems are classified as non transit, noncommunity systems that serve the same people, but not year round such as schools and campgrounds.
Seventeen are rated as “superior”.
POLLUTANTS
Based on data collected by the EPA in 2011, forty-five (45) facilities in Montgomery County produce air
emissions and thirty (30) have reported toxic releases. Two hundred and ninety-nine (299) sites in Montgomery County report hazardous waste activities. These include all generators, transporter, and
processors of hazardous waste. One hundred thirty-one (1113) companies have been issued permits to
discharge waste water into rivers in Montgomery County (EPA, 2011). Two (2) sites in Montgomery
County have been identified as containing hazardous waste and are designated Superfund Sites.
*Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
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Demographic Profile
Questions answered in this section:
Who lives in Montgomery County?
Who will live here in the future?
Who may be experiencing stress due to life circumstances?
Age, Sex, and Race
County, State and National Comparison, 2010
People Facts
Montgomery County
Texas
United States
455,746
25,145,561
308,745,538
Males
49.6%
49.6%
49.2%
Females
50.4%
50.4%
50.8%
Under 5
7.3%
7.7%
6.5%
5 through 17
20.4%
19.6%
17.5%
18 through 64
62.0%
62.3%
62.9%
65 & Over
10.4%
10.3%
13.0%
White
71.2%
45.3%
63.7%
Black or AfricanAmerican
4.1%
11.5%
12.2%
Hispanic or Latino of
any Race
20.8%
37.6%
16.3%
American Indian and
Alaskan Native
0.4%
0.3%
0.7%
Asian
2.1%
3.8%
4.7%
Native Hawaiian and
Other Pacific Islanders
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Races
0.1%
0.1%
0.2%
2 or more races
1.3%
1.3%
2.1%
Total Population
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
In terms of sex and age, Montgomery County's population was similar to state and national populations.
However, Montgomery County's White population was significantly larger than the population of Texas
(25.9% higher) and the U.S. population (9.5% higher). Concurrently, Montgomery County had a significantly lower population of Blacks, Hispanics, and others. Most conspicuous was a lower percent of Hispanics (20.8%) as compared to the Texas population of Hispanics (37.6%) .
Sex
Age
Race
US Census 2010
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DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
Median Age for Both Sexes
County, State and National Comparison: 2000 to 2010
People Facts
Montgomery County
Texas
United States
2000
34.4
32.3
35.3
2010
36.1
33.6
37.2
US Census Bureau, 2000 & 2010 Census
The median age in Montgomery County (36.1) was similar to the state (33.6) and national (37.2) median
ages. Like the nation and the state, the median age in Montgomery County increased from 2000 to 2010
reflecting increased life span and decreased fertility.
Montgomery County
Demographic Projections*
Year
Total
Population
Anglo
Black
Hispanic
Other
2015
561,443
73.6%
3.2%
20.8%
3.1%
2020
683,039
70.0%
2.9%
24.3%
3.6%
Office of the State Demographer and Texas State Data Center
The table above which projects the population for Montgomery County for 2015 and 2020, can be compared
to similar projections for Texas in the table below.
Texas Demographic Projections*
Year
Total
Population
Anglo
Black
Hispanic
Other
2015
29,213,840
41.1%
10.7%
43.0%
5.1%
2020
32,736,716
37.4%
10.3%
46.5%
5.9%
Office of the State Demographer and Texas State Data Center
*Note: “Although the projections have been prepared with the use of detailed state-of-the-art methodologies and with
extensive attempts being made to account for existing demographic patterns, they may not accurately project the future
population of the State or of particular counties in the State.” (Office of the State Demographer and Texas State Data Center.)
According to the projections, the percent of Anglos in Montgomery County will continue to slowly decrease
over the next 10 years and remain higher than in Texas as a whole. The greatest growth will be in the Hispanic population while other races remain a relatively stable portion of the population. These projections
are somewhat conservative. As noted in the 2010 Census data, the proportion of Anglos in Montgomery
County has already decreased to 71.2%.
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Marriages and Divorces
County and State Comparison, 2007
Divorces
2,943
1,547
176,305
77,806
Montgomery
Texas
Texas Department of State Health Services
In 2007 there was one divorce for every 1.9 marriages in Montgomery County as opposed to one divorce for
every 2.3 marriages across Texas. In other words Montgomery County has .4 more divorces per marriage
than compared to the State of Texas as a whole.
Residence One Year Ago
County, State and National Comparison, 3 Year Estimate 2008-2010
People Facts
2006
Montgomery County
Texas
United States
Population 1 year
and over
438,376
24,418,265
302,880,262
Same house
361,016
82.4%
20,026,247
82.0%
255,987,868
84.5%
Same County
36,840
8.4%
2,670,019
10.9%
28,321,834
9.4%
Different County
Same State
25,779
5.9%
1,028,401
4.2%
9m782m622
3.2%
Different State
10,129
2.3%
513,702
2.1%
6,978,365
2.3%
Moved from
Abroad
4,612
1.1%
179,896
0.7%
1,809,573
0.6%
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
Marriages
Moved
American Community Survey 2008-2010 3-year Estimate
Over 80% of the Montgomery County population lived in the same house as they did the previous year.
Combining all residence changes including different houses in the U.S. and abroad, the
Montgomery County population had a slightly higher percentage of mobility (17.6%) than the United
States population at large (15.5%). Montgomery County’s population mobility was typical for population
mobility across the state of Texas (18.0%).
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Senior Adults Ages 60+
County, State and National Comparison, 2010
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
All ages
60-64
65-74
75-84
85+
Montgomery County
455,746
24,032
5.3%
29,169
6.4%
13,699
3.0%
4,536
1.0%
1,174,757
4.7%
1,472,256
5.9%
824,451
3.3%
305,179
1.2%
16,817,924
5.4%
21,713,429 7.0% 13,061,122 4.2%
5,493,433
1.8%
Texas
25,145,561
United States
308,745,538
US Census, 2010
The percentage of people over sixty in Montgomery County (15.7%) is comparable to that of Texas
(15.1%) but lower than the United States (18.4%) as a whole. Montgomery County has a smaller percent of persons 75 and older (4.0%) compared to Texas (4.5%) and the United States (6.0%).
Grandparents Living with Grandchildren
County, State and National Comparison, 3 Year Estimate 2008-2010
People Facts
2006
Montgomery
County
Texas
United States
Number of grandparents living with
own grandchildren under 18 years
in households
11,506
702,900
6,731,224
Responsible for grandchildren
5,284
45.9%
313,358
44.6%
2,722,112
40.4%
953
20.0%
71,719
24.2%
597,829
22.9%
1 or 2 years
1,192
25.0%
73,879
24.9%
619,772
23.8%
3 or 4 years
886
7.6%
47,478
16.0%
432,255
16.6%
1,743
36.5%
103,930
35.0%
960,053
36.8%
Years responsible for grandchildren *
Less than 1 year
5 or more years
Characteristics of grandparents responsible for own grandchildren under 18 years
Who are female
61.5%
61.0%
62.7%
Who are married
69.7%
74.3%
70.6%
17..4%
23.1%
20.2%
Income below the poverty level
US Census, American Community Survey 2008-2010 3-Year Estimate
* US. Census, American Community Survey 2007-2009 3-Year Estimate
Of all grandparents living with their grandchildren, a greater percentage were responsible for their grandchildren in Montgomery County (45.9%) and Texas (44.6%) than in the United States (40.4%). For the
county, state, and the nation, the largest percentage of grandparents were responsible for their grandchildren under 18 years for 5 or more years. Like the state and the nation, the majority of Montgomery
County grandparents who were responsible for their grandchildren under 18 were female, married and
lived above poverty level.
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Economic Characteristics
Employment
Montgomery County, 3 Year Estimate 2008-2010
Number & Percent of Workers
Employed civilian population 16 years and over
211,567 (100%)
Occupation
Management, professional, and related occupations
79,215 (37.5%)
Service occupations
30,523 (14.4%)
Sales and office occupations
53,356 (25.2%)
Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations
ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS
Questions answered in this section:
Who worked in Montgomery County?
How did county wages compare to the state and nation?
Who was not working?
Who needed financial help?
578 (0.3%)
Construction, extraction, maintenance and repair occupations
23,204 (11.0%)
Production, transportation, and material moving occupations
24,691 (11.7%)
Industry
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining
9,254 (4.1%)
Construction
20, 256 (9.6%)
Manufacturing
22,210 (10.5%)
Wholesale trade
8,839 (4.2%)
Retail trade
24,198 (11.4%)
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities
16,366 (7.7%)
Information
2,800 (1.3%)
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing
11,678 (5.5%)
Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services
21,991 (10.4%)
Educational services, and health care, and social assistance
39,690 (18.8%)
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation, and food services
17,779 (8.4%)
Other services, except public administration
9,852 (4.7%)
Public administration
6,654 (3.2%)
Employment Sector
Private sector
152,347 (72.0%)
Public sector
24,837 (11.7%)
Self-employed (incorporated and not incorporated)
25,695 (12.2%)
Private non-profit
Unpaid family workers
8,346 (3.9%)
324 (0.2%)
American Community Survey 2008-2010 3-Year Estimate
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ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS
Most Montgomery County workers were employed in management, professional, and related occupations (79,215) followed by those who worked in sales and office occupations (53,356). The least number of workers were employed in the farming, fishing, and forestry occupations (578). In Montgomery
County, the industries that employed the most workers were educational services, health care, and social assistance (39,690) and retail sales (24,198). The least number of workers were employed in the
information industry (2,800) and in public administration (6,654).
Most workers in Montgomery County, by far, were private wage and salary workers (152,347). There
were more self-employed workers (25,695) than government workers (24,837) . The least number of
workers were unpaid family workers (324).
Average Wage per Job*
County, State and National Comparison: 2000, 2006-2009
Area Name
2000
2006
2007
2008
2009
Montgomery
$31,543
$39,199
$40,307
$42,112
$41,654
Texas
$34,417
$42,024
$44,272
$45,526
$45,258
United States
$35,035
42,703
44,692
45,807
45,831
U.S. Department of Commerce bureau of Economic Analysis
* Note: Wage and salary disbursements consist of the monetary remuneration of employees, including the compensation of
corporate officers; commissions, tips, and bonuses; and receipts in kind, or pay-in-kind, such as the meals furnished to the
employees of restaurants. It reflects the amount of payments disbursed, but not necessarily earned during the year. Average
wage per job is wage and salary disbursement divided by the number of wage and salary jobs (total wage and salary employment).
For the years 2000 through 2009, Montgomery County’s average wage per job remained lower than the
average wage per job for the state. The average wage per job in Texas also remained lower than the average wage per job in the United States as a whole. After a steady increase, the average wages in the
county, state and nation decreased in 2009.
Unemployment Statistics
Montgomery County Employment: 2008-2010
Calendar Year
Civilian Labor Force
Number
Employed
Number
Unemployed
Unemployment
Rate
2008
211,931
202,784
9,147
4.3%
2009
220,147
204,958
15,189
6.9%
2010
223,875
206,907
16,968
7.6%
Texas Workforce Commission
Montgomery County’s civilian labor force increased from 2008 to 2010 by 11,944 workers. However, the
monthly average unemployment rate rose by 3.3% over the same time period. Despite the increase in
2010, the county unemployment rate was substantially lower than the state’s (8.2%) and the nation’s
(9.6%).
In December, 2010, the Social Security Administration reported 8,430 Montgomery County residents
were categorized as Social Security Beneficiaries who were disabled workers. Additionally, 4,844 Montgomery County residents were SSI recipients who were blind and disabled. Both groups were receiving
checks from the Social Security Administration. (Social Security Administration, Supplemental Security Record)
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POVERTY IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Persons below Poverty Level
County, State, and National Comparison, 3 Year Estimate 2008-2010
Montgomery County
Texas
United States
Families
9,686
8.2%
797,309
13.2%
8,000,664
10.5%
All persons
48,954
11.1%
4,120,572
17.0%
42,931,760
14.4%
Persons 65 +
3,273
7.4%
280,750
11.4%
33,616,323,
9.5%
Children under 18
years old
19,117
15.6%
1,630,929
24.3%
14,642,040
20.1%
ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS
Based on the ACS 2008-2010 Montgomery County’s total population of 444,891 occupied 174,300 housing
units. The median household income (using inflation-adjusted dollars) was $65,336. The median household
income in Texas ($49,585) and the United States ($51,222) was lower. The Montgomery County and Texas
the household size was equal (2.8) and was larger than the household size in the United States as a whole
(2.6). Montgomery County has a lower percentage of population living below the poverty level.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2008-2010 3-Year Estimate
According to the census the highest concentration of people living in poverty was in the Conroe area. In January 2007 the Montgomery county Homeless Coalition reported that 74 homeless people were living in Montgomery County.
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ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS
In terms of race, Asians (7.4%) have the lowest percentage of individuals living in poverty in Montgomery
County followed by Whites (10.2%), African Americans (17.7%) and other (21.8%). When ethnicity is considered, comparing White individuals (not Hispanic ) to Hispanics, 7.2% of Whites in Montgomery County live in
poverty, while 23.6% of Hispanics live on incomes below the poverty line.
Estimated Individuals in Montgomery County in Poverty by Race and Ethnicity
Total
Number in Poverty
Percent in Poverty
Race
White
388618
39747
10.2
Black
18033
3183
17.7
Asian
9209
683
7.4
Other
24,457
5,341
21.8
Ethnicity
White Not Hispanic
316972
22912
7.2
Hispanic
89,051
21037
23.6
American Community Survey 2008-2010 3-Year Estimate
Of the total number of Montgomery County households living in poverty (9,686), 28.7% have at least one
person working full-time all year long.
Estimated Work Experience of Households in Poverty in Montgomery County
Number
Total Households in Poverty
9,686
100.0%
Married Households in Poverty
4,734
48.9%
1,560
16.1%
876
9.0%
127
1.3%
4,076
42.1%
1,095
11.3%
At Least 1 Spouse Worked Full-time
Male Head of Households, No Spouse
Worked Full-time
Female Head of Household, No Spouse
Worked Full-time
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2008-2010 3-Year Estimate
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Percent of All Poverty
Households
According to the census the highest concentration of people living in poverty was in the Conroe area. In
January 2007 the Montgomery county Homeless Coalition reported that 74 homeless people were living
in Montgomery County.
Students
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
Number of Economically
Disadvantaged Students
29,905
231,995
36,287
37,901
Percent of Economically
Disadvantaged Students
36.8%
38.2%
41.8%
42.3%
Total Number of Students
including those who are
not Economically Disadvantaged
81,326
83,852
86,908
89,592
ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS
Economically Disadvantaged Students *
Montgomery County, 2001—2005
Texas Education Agency
*Note: Economically Disadvantaged Students in this table includes all students within each of the six public independent school districts of Montgomery County who are eligible for Free Meals, Reduced Meals and are categorized
“Economically Disadvantaged.”
As indicated by the table above, since 2007 the number of economically disadvantaged children has increased by almost 8,000, and the percentage of school children this group represents increased by 5.5%.
During the last four years the number of economically-disadvantaged children increased by 27%
compared to a 11% increase in the total number of students.
FOOD INSUFFICIENCY
Feeding America reported (Houston Chronicle, 2010) that 13% of Texas and 13.6% of Montgomery County
residents experienced food insecurity or lacked enough food for an active, healthy life. From 2007 to 2011
there was a 88% increase in the number of Montgomery County residents receiving SNAP (formally called
food stamps) and a 58% increase statewide.
NUMBER OF RECIPIENTS OF SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRICON ASSISTENCE
2007 AND 2011
Montgomery
County
Texas
2007
2011
% Chang
21,651
40,722
88%
2,354,116
3,708,139
58%
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Houston Chronicle 11/14/2011
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EDUCATION
Education
Questions answered in this section:
Who needed an education in Montgomery County?
How was our public education system working?
Who has an education?
Within Montgomery County, children and adults have access to education through numerous preschools, five public independent school districts, one charter school, various private and parochial
schools, two community colleges, and a university center.
Montgomery County Independent School Districts
Early Care and Education
Montgomery County
Most Current
Year
Count
Percent
Percent
2000
Children in State
Subsidized Child
Care
2008
1,793
2.2%
2.0%
Children in Head
Start Program
2008
288
2.5%
3.2%
Children in
Public
Pre-Kindergarten
2010
2,541
21.7%
15.3%
The Texas Kids Count Project, Center for Public Policy Priorities, Austin, TX
In 2008, a total of one thousand, seven hundred ninety-three (1,793) children in Montgomery County
received state-subsidized child care, 2,565 were enrolled in public pre-kindergarten, and Head Start
combined. The number of children in public pre-k continues to increase serving 21.7% in 2010, an
increase of 6.4% from 2,000.
According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, 170 licensed child care providers
and 33 registered child care homes exist in Montgomery County in 2012. Fourteen (14) were accredited.
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Providers
Number
Capacity
Licensed Center Child Care Program
118
15,696
Licensed Center-School Age Program
35
2,024
Licensed Child Care Home
17
204
Registered Child Care Homes
33
390
Total
203
18,3140
Provide Infant Care
138
13, 947*
Provides Care for Children w/Special Needs
18
1,987*
Night Care
4
219
Weekend Care
8
474
Accept Subsidies
55
5,403
Accredited Child Care Provider
14
2,605
EDUCATION
Number and Capacity of Child Care Providers and Selected Characteristics
Montgomery County 2012
Characteristics
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Indicators of Child Care Need
Children by Age and Parents’ Employment Status
Children
Under 6 Years
Children
6 to 17 Years
Both Parents Working
13,525
36,199
Single Parent Working
9,210
16,562
Total
22,735
52,761
US Census, American Community Survey, 2008-2010 3-Year Estimate
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Independent School Districts
Montgomery County: 2010-2011
EDUCATION
Criteria
Conroe
Magnolia
Montgomery
New
Caney
Splendora
Willis
State
Totals
Total Students
50,849
11,855
6,892
10,089
3,486
6,421
4,912,385
Economically
Disadvantaged
36.8%
41.2%
26.0%
61.8%
64.7%
60.1%
59.2%
Special
Education
7.5%
10.6%
7.9%
9.6%
8.2%
7.2%
10.2%
Limited English
Proficiency
12.2%
11.0%
2.3%
18.4%
8.1%
14.8%
16.9%
Attendance Rate*
95.6%
95.5%
95.8%
95.9%
95.5%
94.5%
95.5%
Annual Dropout
Rate (7-12)*
0.4%
1.0%
0.2%
0.9%
0.1%
0.5%
1.7%
Percentage of
Graduates (2010)
92.5%
89.9%
94.1%
90.3%
93.4%
87.5%
84.3%
# of Students per
Teacher
15.9
14.5
15.5
14.8
15.0
15.1
14.7
Instructional
Expenditures per
Student*
$4,541
$4,671
$4,616
$4,582
$4,604
$4,520
$5,142
Total Revenue
per Pupil*
$9,240
$9,593
$10,237
$9,798
$10,170
$9,584
$10,328
Texas Education Agency- 2010-2011 Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS)
*2009-2010 (as provided in the 2010-2011 AEIS)
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EDUCATION
In terms of numbers of students, Conroe I.S.D. served the largest number of students followed by Magnolia, New Caney, Montgomery, Willis, and Splendora. The lowest percents of economically-disadvantaged
students attended Montgomery (26.0%), Conroe (36.8%), and Magnolia (41.2%) schools. The percents of
economically disadvantaged students in Splendora (64.7%), New Caney (61.8%) and Willis (60.1%) were
higher than the state's percent of 59.2%. The districts' percentages of special education students ranged
from 7.2% (Willis) to 11.1% (New Caney) and with one exception were lower than the state’s percentage
(10,2%). In 2009-2010 the attendance rate for each school varied between a high of 95.9% (New Caney)
and a low of 94.5% (Willis) with the state attendance rate falling within this range at 95.5%. Countywide
the annual dropout rate for 7th through 12th grades was lower than the state average of 1.7%, ranging
from 0.1% (Splendora) to 1.0% (Magnolia).
Among the class of 2010, the highest percent of graduates was in Montgomery (94.1%) followed by
Splendora (93.4%), Conroe (93.2%), New Caney (90.3%), Magnolia (89.9%), and Willis (87.5%). The
percent of graduates for the state was 84.3%.
The number of students per teacher varied between 14.5 (Magnolia) to 15.8 (Conroe) as compared to the
state number of students per teacher of 14.7. Average instructional expenditures in 2009-20020 per student ranged from $4,604 in Splendora to $4,671 (Magnolia) (average $4,581), which fell just below the
average instructional expenditures for Texas of $5,142. The total revenue per pupil in Montgomery County averaged $9770 which fell $558 below state’s total revenue per pupil ($10,328). In order of most to
least revenue, the other districts' total revenue per pupil was Montgomery ($10,237), Splendora ($10,170),
New Caney ($9,798), Willis ($9,593). Conroe ($9,240), and Magnolia ($9,117),
Texas Education Agency, Austin, Texas
Education Level For Adults age 25 and Older
County, State and National Comparison, 3 Year Estimate 2008-2010
Level of Educational
Attainment
Montgomery
County
Texas
United States
High School Graduates or
higher
86.2%
80.3%
85.3%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
29.8%
25.8%
28.0%
US. Census, American Community Survey 2008-2010 3-Year Estimates
Montgomery County’s level of educational attainment for adults age 25 and older is greater than that of
the state and of the nation. In Montgomery County 86.2% have at least graduated from high school
compared to 80.3% for the state and 85.3% for the nation. Further, 29.8% of Montgomery residents have
completed at a minimum a bachelor’s degree compared to 25.8% of the state’s population and 28.0% of
all Americans.
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HEALTH
Health
Questions answered in this section:
Who was born in Montgomery County?
Does the County have enough health professionals?
How many people were enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP?
What were the most common causes of death in the county?
BIRTH MEASURES
Birth Information
County and State Comparison, 2009
Montgomery
County
Montgomery
County
Texas
Texas
6,430
100.0%
405,242
100.0%
Low Birth Weight
462
7.2%
34,228
8.4%
Births to
Mothers
17 Years and Younger
199
3.1%
19,775
4.9%
3,918
62.3%
223,961
58.4%
Total Births
Onset of
Prenatal Care within First
Trimester
Texas Department of State Health Services
The percent of low-birth weight infants in Montgomery County (7.2%) was somewhat less than Texas
(8.4%) overall. The percent of births to mothers 17 years and younger in Montgomery County (3.1%) was
1.8% lower than Texas (4.9%) The onset of prenatal care within the first trimester in Montgomery County
(62.3%) was higher by 3.9% than for Texas (58.4%) as a whole.
Infant and Mother Deaths Number and Rate
Comparison of County and State 2009*
Montgomery County
Number
Rate
Total Births
6,426
Texas
Number
Rate
401,599
Infant Deaths
18
2.8
2,394
6.0
Neonatal Deaths
12
1.9
1,514
3.8
Perinatal Deaths
39
6.0
3,612
8.9
Maternal Deaths
2
0.3
116
0.3
Texas Department of State Health Services
*Rates per 1,000 live births. Perinatal Rate per 1,000 Live Births.
The rates of infant , neonatal, and perinatal deaths in Montgomery County were below the state rates in
each category. The rate of maternal deaths in the county and the state were the same (0.3).
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Reported Pregnancies, and Number and Percent Resulting in
Births, Fetal Deaths & Abortions
Comparison of County & State, 2008*
Pregnancy Rate **
Total
Live Births
Fetal Deaths
Abortions ++
Female
Population
+
***
Females age 13-17
Texas
26.1
Montgomery 13.4
County
23,154
19,758
85.3%
144
>0.1%
3,252
14.0%
886,066
241
199
82.6%
0
0%
42
17.4%
17,924
483,813
403,909
91.7%
2,395
>0.1%
77,509
16.0%
5,274,919
7,107
6,412
90.2%
38
(.5%)
657
(9.2%)
87,396
HEALTH
Pregnancies
Females age 15-44
Texas
91.7
Montgomery 81.3
County
Texas Department of State Health Services
Notes:
** Pregnancy rates per 1,000 women in the specified age group.
*** Total pregnancies equals the sum of reported live births, abortions, and fetal deaths.
+ Population estimates for July 1, 2008 produced by the Texas State Data Center, February 2010.
++ Includes abortions among Texas residents whose county of residence was unknown.
* Rate is not computed if denominator is less than or equal to 20.
Among Montgomery County females age 13 - 17, there were 214 total pregnancies with 199 live births, 0
fetal deaths, and 42 abortions. The rate of pregnant females age 13 - 17 for Montgomery County (13.4) was
significantly less than the state rate (26.1). Among females age 13 - 17, the percent of pregnancies that ended
in abortions in Montgomery County was 17.4% as compared to 14.0% statewide.
The total number of pregnancies for females age 15 - 44 in Montgomery County was 7,107 with 6,412 live
births, 38 fetal deaths, and 657 abortions. For Montgomery County females age 15 - 44, the pregnancy rate
(81.3) was lower than the rate statewide (91.7). For females age 15 - 44, the percent of abortions in Montgomery County was 9.2% of pregnancies compared to 16.0% statewide.
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Montgomery County is home to four medical centers - Conroe Regional Medical Center, Kingwood Medical
Center, Memorial Hermann-The Woodlands Hospital, and St. Luke's Community Medical Center. Clinics in
the area include University of Texas Medical Branch's WIC and Immunization Clinic, Lone Star Family
Health Clinic, TOMAGWA in Magnolia, and The Community Clinic, in South County. Despite the number
of medical centers and clinics and numerous medical professionals, many people in our county are
underserved by the medical profession.
Health Professional Shortage Area
Montgomery County, 2011
Type of Health
Professional Shortage
Does Montgomery County
have a shortage?
Where is
the shortage?
Dental
Yes
Lone Star Community Health Center
Mental
Yes
The whole county
Primary
Yes
Low Income East Service Area
Lone Star Community Health Center
Health Resources and Services Administration
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HEALTH
The entire county has had a shortage of mental health professionals for over eight years. This designation was first made on November 14, 2003. The East Montgomery County area has had a shortage of
Primary Care Heath Professionals since March 2002. In 2011, HRSA narrowed the designation of primary care shortage to one population group, low income residents of East County and one facility, the
Lone Star Health Center. In 2011, HRSA added that a dental care shortage exists for one facility, the
Lone Star Health Center.
MEDICAID AND CHIP ENROLLMENT*
Enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP fluctuates monthly and these figures are available from the Texas
Health and Human Services Commission. In October 2011, Montgomery County had 41,967 Medicaid enrollees, of which 32,643 were 18 years of age. This represents a 31.5% increase in enrollees
and a 66.4% in youth since October 2005. In 2011, Montgomery County’s CHIP enrollment was
7,743 a 71.0% since 2005.
MEDICALLY UNINSURED
Estimates Number/Percent Uninsured by Age and Race/Ethnicity
Anglo*
AGE
Montgomery
County
Other*
%
Hispanic**
#
%
#
%
0-17
13,226
12.6
655
11.3
2,213
16.9
8,981
35.6
18-64
56,843
23.4
3,107
27.6
7,249
37.7
26,756
51.5
441
1.1
49
4.4
189
13.7
281
10.5
Total
70,510
18.1
3,811
21.0
9,651
28.6
36,018
40.3
0-17
742,168
15.6
98,852
11.8
245,979
20.8
722837
22.3
3,157,256
28.5
497,495
28.4
932,584
42.0
2610026
48.8
29,696
1.4
2,866
1.4
14,512
1.6
30361
6.1
3,929,120
21.9
599,213
21.4
1,193,075
33.4
3363224
37.0
65+
18-64
65+
Texas
#
Black*
Total
In Montgomery County it is estimated that 19.0% of the non-institutionalized population is uninsured. The
rate is lowest for groups that are often eligible for public health insurance specifically those sixty-five and
older (1.5%) and those seventeen and under (13.0%). Among adults 18 to 64 years the rate was 24.6%
Hispanics are more likely to not have access to health insurance with an 40.3% uninsured. Texas has a higher
rate of uninsured (23.5%) compared to Montgomery County. Like Montgomery County, the lowest rates of
uninsured in Texas as a whole are those 65 and older (1.9%) and youth 17 and under (13.0%) followed by
those 18 to 64 (30.4%). Too, the highest rate of uninsured is among Hispanics.
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DEATH MEASURES
Death from Selected Causes
Montgomery County, 2008
Number of Persons
Nephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome and Nephrosis
35
Chronic Liver Disease & Cirrhosis
41
Septicemia
46
Intentional Self-Harm (suicide)
47
Alzheimer’s Disease
49
Influenza & Pneumonia
49
Diabetes
65
Cerebrovascular Diseases (Stroke)
139
Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases
184
Accidents
220
All Other Causes*
556
Heart Disease
566
All Cancer
597
All Causes
2,671
HEALTH
Cause of Death
Texas Department of State Health Services
* “All other causes” totaled less than 30 persons each: Intestinal infections, viral hepatitis, human immunodeficiency virus, other infections, in situ neoplasms, benign neoplasms and neoplasms of uncertain or unknown behavior, anemias, malnutrition, meningitis, Parkinson’s disease, pneumonitis due to solids and liquids, other diseases of respiratory system, peptic ulcer, diseases of appendix, hernia, cholelithiasis, and other disorders of
gallbladder, infections of kidney, pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium, certain conditions originating in the
perinatal period, congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities, symptoms, signs and
abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified, all other diseases, assault (homicide).
The most common cause of death in 2008 was cancer (597) followed by heart disease (566). In terms of
specific types of causes of death, the next most common causes of death were accidents (220), chronic
lower respiratory diseases (184) and stroke (139).
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CHILD HEALTH
HEALTH
IMMUNIZATIONS
In 2010, the estimates of immunization coverage among children 19-35 months of age in nonmetropolitan counties in Texas (75.1%) was higher than in Texas as a whole (74.4%) and the nation
(71.9%). However, it was well below the goal of 90% coverage and in fact had declined from a high of
Estimated Vaccination Coverage for the 4:3:1:3:3:1* Among Children 19-35 Months
2007
2008
2009
2010
Health People Standard
90%
90%
90%
90%
United States
Texas
Texas, Excluding Metropolitan
Counties
77.4% (±1.1)
77.3% (±3.8)
78.7% (±5.6)
76.1% (±1.1)
77.8 (±4.7)
79.8(±6.9)
75.7% (±1.2)
75.2% (±4.8)
76.8% (±7.0)
71.9% (±1.2)
74.4% (±4.9)
75.1% (±7.1)
Center for Disease Control
* Includes ≥4 doses of diphtheria, tetanus toxoid, and any acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP) (also can
include diphtheria and tetanus toxoid vaccine or diphtheria, tetanus toxoid, and pertussis vaccine); ≥3
doses of poliovirus vaccine; ≥1 doses of any measles-containing vaccine; ≥3 doses of Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine; ≥3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine; and ≥1 dose of varicella vaccine.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
In Montgomery County 2.9% of the children birth to three years of age are receiving comprehensive services
for disabilities and developmental delays. Across Texas a greater proportion of children (3.8%) receive rehabilitative services from Early childhood Intervention (ECI).
CHILDREN SERVED BY EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION (ECI) IN 2010
Montgomery
County
Texas
Birth-to-3
Population **
Children
Served:
Comprehensive
Services
Children
Served:
Follow
Along
1,613,709
61,215
25,830
768
Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services
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Total
Served
Percent of
Population
Served:
Comp
Percent of
Population
Served:
Total
9,059
70,274
3.8%
4.4%
159
903
2.9%
3.5%
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Population Number and Percent with One or More Disability
Non-institutionalized population
With 1 or More Disability
Texas
441,849
24,298,281
43,491
2,804,621
9.8%
11.5%
Percent with disability
HEALTH
Montgomery County
US Census, American Community Survey, 2008-2010 3-Year Estimate
Number and Percent of Montgomery County Non-Institutionalized Population by Age and
Disability Type
Any Difficulty
Years
of Age
#
>5
%
Hearing
#
Vision
%
#
Cognitive
%
#
Ambulatory
%
#
%
139
0.4
60
0.2
95
0.3
--
--
--
--
4,943
5.4
500
0.6
525
0.6
3,885
4.3
523
6.0
18 to
64
23,146
8.5
5,010
1.8
4,000
1.5
9,308
3.4
11,954
4.4
65 +
15,263
34.5
6,810
15.4
2,581
5.8
3,514
7.9
9,412
21.3
Total
43,491
9.8
12,380
2.8
7,201
1.6
16,707
3.8
21,889
5.0
5 to 17
* Includes Hispanics of racial group, ** Hispanics of any race; US Census, American Community Survey, 2008-2010 3-Year Estimate
Over 9% of Montgomery County’s non-institutionalized residents have one or more disabilities. Most
(21,889) report difficulty with ambulation, followed by cognitive difficult (16,707), hearing (12,380), and
vision (7,201). Not surprisingly the, those 65 report the highest rate of disability (34.5% of all residents 65
or older). Followed by those 18 to 64 years (8.5% of the age group).
Number and Percent of Non-Institutionalized
Montgomery County Residents with Self-Care
Difficulty by Age
Years of Age
5 to 17
#
Number and Percent of NonInstitutionalized Montgomery
County Residents with Independent
Living Difficulty by Age
%
519
0.6
Years of Age
#
18 to 64
3,514
1.3
18 to 64
6,492
2.4
65 and older
2,699
6.1
65 and older
5,670
2.4
Total
6,732
1.5
Total
12,162
2.8
%
US Census, American Community Survey, 2008-2010 3-Year Estimate
Many (6,732) Montgomery County have difficulty with self care and almost 3% have difficulty with living
independently. There is considerable duplication in these two groups. Often individuals who are not able to
provide self –care are unable to live independently, and vice versa. However, it should be noted that 38% of
people with disability in the County are employed.
Number and Percent of Montgomery County Non-Institutionalized Residents with a Disability 18
-64 Years of Age by Employment Status
#
%
Employed
8,787
37.9
Unemployed
1,565
6.8
12,794
55.2
Not in Labor force
US Census, American Community Survey, 2008-2010 3-Year Estimate
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HEALTH
WELL-BEING
WELL-BEING
TEXAS BEHAVIOR RISK FACTOR SURVEY 2007-2009
Perception of General Health
Montgomery
County
Texas
Excellent
22.2%
Very good
29.1%
Good
29.4%
Fair
11.9%
Poor
6.9%
17.5%
28.0%
32.0%
15.3%
7.1%
Number of Days in the Past 30 Days Physical Health Was Not Good
None
Montgomery
County
Texas
63.7%
1-10 days
18.8%
11-19 days
4.1%
20-30 days
13.3%
62.4%
23.2%
3.6%
10.9%
Number of Days in the Past 30 Days that Mental Health Was Not Good
None
Montgomery
County
Texas
68.1%
1-10 days
19.0%
11-19 days
3.6%
20-30 days
9.3%
69.2%
19.9%
3.2%
7.7%
Life Satisfaction
Montgomery
County
Texas
Very satisfied
49.0%
Satisfied
45.3%
Dissatisfied
4.6%
Very Dissatisfied
1.1%
46.7%
48.0%
4.1%
1.2%
Texas Department of State Heath Services
From 2007 through 2009, 366 Montgomery County residents and 39,567 Texans were interviewed as part of
the Center for Disease Control’s Behavior Risk Factor Survey. A greater portion of residents across the state
(22.4%) rated their general health as fair or poor compared to Montgomery County (18.8%). A similar
proportion of Montgomery and Texas residents reported having no poor heath days (63.7% and 62.4%
respectively) and no poor mental health days (68.1% and 69.2%) in the preceding 30 days. In Montgomery
County 6.5% of the respondents were identified as having a risk factor for heavy alcohol consumption.
Across the state only 4.6% of respondent were identified as at risk.
The majority of Montgomery residents (94.3%) and Texans (94.7%) reported that they are “very satisfied” or
“satisfied” with their lives.
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AUTISM
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS INCLUDING CHARTER SCHOOLS STUDENTS 3-21
RECEIVING SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES, PRIMARY DISABILITY -AUTISM
SPECTRUM COUNTY AND ATATE COMPARISON
Montgomery County
Texas
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
385
471
510
570
22,903
26,603
30,179
33,685
HEALTH
The Center for Disease Control estimates that, on average 1 in 110 children has an Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD). The number of children receiving special education services with a primary diagnosis of ASD is in
part because of increase awareness. In the 2011 school year, the number of student with a primary diagnosis
of ASD in Montgomery County and across Texas increased by 12% to 570 and 33,685 respectively.
Texas Education Agency
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
In 2009 12 youth and 420 adults who lived in Montgomery County were admitted to state funded substance
abuse treatment. Residents who accessed private care are not included.
RESIDENTS ADMITTED TO DRUG TREATMENT IN 2009
MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND TEXAS
Montgomery County
Texas
Youth
Adults
Youth
Adults
12
420
6,934
52,251
Texas Department of State Health Services
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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Civic Engagement
Questions answered in this section:
Who votes in Montgomery County?
Who can voters elect?
As of November 2011, there were 224,797 registered voters in Montgomery County. In November 2000,
there were 184,170 registered voters in Montgomery County (Official Web Site of Montgomery County
Government). In the eleven-year period from November 2000 - 2011, the number of registered voters
increased by 40,627 voters - a 22.1% increase. In the 2008 Presidential election, 160,403 persons in
Montgomery County voted which was 65.2% of the eligible voters but only 51.2% of the voting age
population (VAP) . The rate of registered voters per 1,000 population has declined from 889.6 in 2000
to 753.9 in 2010.
Montgomery County
Registered Voters per 1,000 Population
2000
2005
2009
2010
Voting Age Population*
207,036
274,209
326265
329767
Registered Voters
184,170
213,414
240,377
248,605
889.6
778.3
736.8
753.9
Rate per 100,000
*Based on US Census American Co munity Survey and includes all persons 18 and older.
Montgomery County Election Administrator
Number of Voters, Percent of Register Voters and Percent of Voting Age
Population in Recent Montgomery County Elections
Number Voting
% of Registered
Voters
% of Voting Age Population*
6,284
4.6%
NA
2010 -Statewide Officials
115,932
46.4
35.2%
2008 National, State, Local
160,403
65.2
51.2%
Type of Election
2011 Local Officials
*Based on US Census American Community Survey
Montgomery County Election Administrator
Percent of the Voting Age Population Who Voted in 2008
United States
Texas
Montgomery County
56.9%
45.5%
51.2%
United States Election Project
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Federal:
President, Vice President, 2 U.S. Senators, 1 U.S. Representative
State:
Governor, Lieutenant Governor; State Senators— Districts 3 & 4,
State House of Representatives - Districts 15, 16 & 136*; State Board of Education - District 8,
Attorney General, Land Commissioner, Agriculture Commissioner,
Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas Railroad Commissioner
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
ELECTED POSITIONS WHICH REPRESENT
ALL OR PART OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
District:
District Court Judges - 9th, 21st, 284th, 359th, & 410th, District Clerk, District Attorney
County:
Judge, Clerk, Tax Assessor/Collector, Treasurer, Attorney, Court-at-Law Judges 1-4,
County Precincts - 1, 2, 3, 4 - Commissioner, Justice of the Peace, Constable
County Precinct 5 - Justice of the Peace, Constable
Municipalities with Mayor and City Council - Conroe, Magnolia, Montgomery,
Oak Ridge North, Panorama Village, Patton Village, Roman Forest, Shenandoah, Splendora,
Woodbranch Village
Municipalities with Mayor and Aldermen - Cut and Shoot, Stagecoach, Willis,
Woodloch
School Districts with Superintendent and Boards of Trustees - Conroe I.S.D.,
Magnolia I.S.D., Montgomery I.S.D., New Caney I.S.D., Splendora I.S.D., and Willis I.S.D
Community College District with Chancellor and Board of Trustees:
North Harris Montgomery Community College District
Hospital District:
Montgomery County Hospital District with Board of Directors
* Proposed. At this writing, state redistricting maps are being challenged and may change.
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SAFETY
Safety
Questions answered in this section:
Who enforces laws in Montgomery County?
What kinds of crimes have been committed?
How many crimes have been committed?
How many children and vulnerable adults are abused and neglected?
Within Montgomery County in 2010, there were 592 commissioned law enforcement personnel and 348
civilian law enforcement personnel. The county total for reported family violence incidents was 3,165.
No hate crimes were reported. The following table shows the 2010 Index Crimes for Montgomery County. Information regarding Law Enforcement Personnel, Family Violence, Hate Crimes, and Index Crimes
is a combined total of the reports from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, and the following police
departments: Conroe, Roman Forest, Magnolia, Shenandoah, Willis, Stagecoach, Oak Ridge North,
Montgomery, and Conroe I.S.D. (Texas Department of Public Safety - Crime Information Bureau)
Index Crimes*
Montgomery County, 2010
Crime
County Total for
Number of Offenses
Larceny
7,655
Burglary
2,880
Aggravated Assault
842
Auto Theft
719
Robbery
233
Rape
78
Murder
13
Total Offenses
12,420
Texas Department of Public Safety-Crime Information Bureau
*Note: Index Crimes are “based solely on police investigation and not upon determinations by courts, medical examiners, coroners, juries, or other judicial bodies”
(2010 Crime in Texas).
Like most areas in the United State, violent crime in Montgomery County decreased in 2010.
Of the total number of offenses, larceny comprised 61.7%, burglaries 23.2%, and aggravated assault 6.7%.
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Abuse and Neglect of Children
Montgomery County; 2007-2010
2008
2009
2010
105,678
111,819
114,616
115,177
4,047
4,439
3,991
4,219
Confirmed Victims of
Child Abuse/Neglect
773
969
1,019
985
Confirmed Victims
per 1,000 Children
7.1
8.7
8.9
8.6
Child Removed
from the Home
223
321
273
342
Children in PRS/
DFPS Legal
Responsibility*
714
790
859
910
Total Child
Population
Initial Intakes
Alleging Abuse
SAFETY
2007
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services—Child Protective Services
In Montgomery County during 2010, 3.7% of the total child population were involved with Child
Protective Services in an initial intake alleging abuse as compared to 4.0% statewide. Of the total number
of initial intakes alleging abuse, there were 731 confirmed cases or 8.6 cases for every 1,000 children in
the county. The rate of confirmed cases of child abuse in Montgomery County (8.6) was lower than that of
the state (10.2). In Montgomery County, Child Protective Services removed from their homes 34.7% of
the children with confirmed cases of child abuse/neglects as compared to 18.0% removed across the state.
While Montgomery County’s child population has grown by 9.0% over 4 years, the increase in confirmed
cases (27.4%), removal (53.3%), and children in PRS legal custody (27.5%) has exceeded that growth.
Abuse and Neglect of Adults
County and State Comparison, 2007 and 2010
Montgomery County
2007
2010
Texas
2007
2010
Disabled Population 18-64
34,284
33,580
1,913,697
1,728,180
Total Population 65+
37,036
45,083
2,328,376
2,516,747
Initial Intakes Alleging Abuse
900
1,340
77,238
103,401
Confirmed Investigations
472
647
45,934
56,053
Clients Receiving
Services
406
621
50,298
60,497
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services-Adult Protective Services
In Montgomery County, the total number of initial intakes alleging abuse of adults was 1.7% of the total
eligible population of disabled persons 18-64 and those 65 and older compared to 2.4% statewide. After
several years of decline, the rate of confirmed investigations per 1,000 eligible persons increased from 6.6
in 2007 to 8.7 in 2010. The state's rate in this same time period increased from 10.8 to 13.2.
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Partner Agencies
American Cancer Society
American Red Cross
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Boy Scouts of America - Sam Houston Area Council
Bridgewood Farms
Children’s Safe Harbor
DePelchin Children’s Center
Easter Seals
Family Services
The Friendship Center
Girl Scouts – San Jacinto Council
Montgomery County Emergency Assistance
Montgomery County Literacy Volunteers of America
Montgomery County Student Support Services
Montgomery County Women’s Center
Montgomery County Youth Services
New Caney New Horizons
New Danville
Salvation Army
Tri-County MHMR Children’s Mental Health Programs
YMCA: Conroe
YMCA: East County
YMCA: South County
2010—2011
Venture Grant Recipients
The Mission
Collaborative for Children
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APPENDICES
DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS
GROWTH TRENDS FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY
2000**
Montgomery County
% Growth
292,077
7.4%
2002*
2003*
326,782 342,889
4.2%
2004*
2006*
360,557
398,290
5.2%
5.9%
4.9%
2008*
2010**
420,675 455,746
5.6%
9.0%
*U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey
** U.S. Census
MONTGOMERY COUNTY GROWTH TRENDS FOR MALES AND
FEMALES
2000*
2002**
2004**
2006**
2008**
2010*
145,713
160,601
179,075
196,618
209,002
225,911
% Male
49.6%
49.1%
49.7%
49.4%
49.7%
49.6%
Female
148,055
166,181
181,482
201,672
211,873
229,835
50.4%
50.9%
50.3%
50.6%
50.3%
50.4%
Male
% Female
* U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census
** U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey
MONTGOMERY COUNTY GROWTH TRENDS BY RACE
2000*
2002*
2006*
2008*
2010*
239,150
261,926
280,478
303,245
316,222
324,611
% Caucasian
81.4%
80.2%
77.8%
76.1%
73.5%
71.2%
African American
10,076
12,166
14,458
17,098
18,809
18,537
% African American
3.4%
3.7%
4.0%
4.3%
4.3%
4.1%
American Indian
1,118
954
574
1,708
2,406
1,807
% American Indian
0.4%
0.3%
0.2%
0.4%
0.6%
0.4%
Asian
3,167
4,399
5,274
7,040
7,850
9,347
% Asian
1.1%
1.3%
1.5%
1.8%
1.8%
2.1%
Hispanic
37,150
45,388
55,726
66,177
78,665
94,698
% Hispanic
12.7%
13.9%
15.5%
16.6%
18.3%
20.8%
Other Race
3,027
1,949
4,047
2,877
6,228
6,505
% Other Race
1.0%
0.6%
1.1%
0.7%
1.4%
1.4%
Caucasian
2004*
* U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY GROWTH TRENDS BY AGE
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010*
21,801
24,206
26,129
27,607
32,676
33,224
% 0 to 4
7.5%
7.4%
7.2%
6.9%
7.6%
7.3%
5 to 14
48,367
54,306
56,889
59,049
65,352
71,472
% 5 to 14
16.6%
16.6%
15.8%
14.8%
15.2%
15.7%
15 to 19
24,374
24,209
28,212
28,223
28,806
32,561
8.3%
7.4%
7.8%
7.1%
6.7%
7.1%
20 to 34
55,746
66,215
73,847
91,492
98,029
83,982
% 20 to 34
19.1%
20.2%
20.5%
23.0%
22.8%
18.5%
116,176
129,602
143,568
156,199
167,242
187,103
% 35 to 64
39.8%
39.7%
39.8%
39.2%
38.2%
41%
65 plus
25,613
28,244
31,912
35,720
40,845
47,404
8.8%
8.6%
8.9%
9.0%
9.5%
10.4%
292,077
326,782
360,557
398,290
429,953
455,746
0 to 4
% 15 to 19
35 to 64
% 65 plus
TOTAL
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey
MARITAL STATUS TRENDS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Marriages
2,592
2,595
2,618
2,718
2,859
2,943
Divorces
1,506
1,647
2,065
1,593
1,526
1,547
Marriages to
Divorce Ratio
1.72
1.58
1.27
1.71
1.87
1.91
Texas Department of State Health Services
Montgomery County Clerk (2006 Marriages)
Montgomery County District Clerk (2006 Divorces)
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ECONOMIC TRENDS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOUSEHOLD BY INCOME TRENDS
Income
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
$0—$15,000
12,262
4,778
11,610
11,963
15,313
13,782
% $0—$15,000
11.90%
5.82%
9.64%
8.9%
10.30%
8.48%
$15,000—$24,999
10,534
7,777
9,557
12,509
12,335
15,300
% $15,000—$24,999
10.20%
9.47%
7.94%
9.3%
8.30%
9.41%
$25,000—$34,999
11,475
10,254
12,976
14,423
13,304
14,616
% 25,000—$34,999
11.10%
12.49%
10.78%
10.7%
8.39%
9%
$35,000—$49,999
16,378
12,889
17,079
17,459
21,413
19,316
% $35,000—$49,999
15.39%
15.71%
14.19%
13.0%
14.40%
11.89%
$50,000—$74,999
20,259
16,204
25,123
25,278
26,705
30,078
% $50,000—$74,999
19.60%
19.74%
20.87%
18.8%
17.90%
18.51%
$75,000 to $99,999
12,808
10,476
16,177
17,397
20,222
24,497
% $75,000 to $99,999
12.40%
12.76%
13.44%
13.0%
13.60%
15.07%
$100,000 to $149,999
11,439
12,897
16,302
19,626
22,210
21,968
% $100,000 to $149,999
11.10%
15.71%
13.54%
14.6%
14.90%
13.52%
$150,000 plus
8,141
6,809
11,556
6,783
17,511
22,453
% $150,000 plus
7.90%
8.29%
9.60%
5.1%
11.80%
13.81%
Average Household Income Trends
Montgomery County
$69,396
$71,534
$84,426
$80,767
$81,390
$85,582
Texas
$54,441
$55,511
$57,414
$62,421
$65,431
$66,755
US
$56,675
$57,208
$60,070
$65,527
$68,062
$68,259
Median Household Income Trends
Montgomery County
$51,095
$56,026
$56,754
$60,224
$59,188
$65,196
Texas
$39,933
$41,376
$41,759
$44.922
$47,988
$48,615
US
$42,257
$43,057
$44,684
$48,451
$50,610
$50,046
Per Capita Income Trends
Montgomery County
$24,367
$23,653
$28,802
$28,507
$28,964
$30,719
Texas
$19,293
$20,808
$21,691
$22,501
$23,545
$23,863
US
$21,234
$22,759
$24,020
$25,267
$26,239
$26,059
U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 , American Community Survey
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CIVILIAN EMPLOYMENT TRENDS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Employment
Date
Unemployment
Total
% Change
Year Ago
Rate
Unit Change
Year Ago
1990
89,297
-
4.9
-
1991
92,648
3.8
5.2
0.3
1992
95,878
3.5
6.4
1.2
1993
99,910
4.2
5.9
-0.5
1994
105,714
5.8
5
-0.9
1995
111,150
5.1
4.5
-0.5
1996
117,009
5.3
4.1
-0.4
1997
124,367
6.3
3.9
-0.2
1998
132,812
6.8
3.4
-0.5
1999
139,230
4.8
3.4
0
2000
138,978
-0.2
3.3
-0.1
2001
145,621
4.8
3.4
0.1
2002
150,562
3.4
4.5
1.1
2003
151,974
0.9
5.3
0.8
2004
154,764
1.8
5.2
-0.1
2005
181,296
4.5
4.7
-0.5
2006
187,386
3.4
4.4
-0.3
2007
192,533
2.7
3.9
-0.5
2008
202,784
4.2
4.3
0.4
2009
204,958
1.1
6.9
2.6
2010
206,907
1.0
7.6
0.7
Real Estate Center Texas A&M University
COMMUTING TO WORK
Car, van, or truck — drove alone
160,677
Car, van, or truck — carpool
27,733
Public transportation (excluding taxi)
2,817
Walked
2,253
Other means
1,883
Worked at home
10,723
MEAN TRAVEL TIME TO WORK
U.S. Census Bureau, 2008-2010 , American Community Survey 3 years estimates
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WORKERS 16 YEARS & OLDER
31.3 minutes
Unemployment Rate for Montgomery County Compared to Texas
and the U.S.
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Montgomery County
3.7
4
5.1
5.7
5.3
4.7
4.4
3.9
4.3
3.9
7.6
7.4
Texas
4.4
5
6.4
6.7
6
5.4
4.9
4.4
4.9
7.6
8.2
8.1
U.S.
4
4.7
5.8
6
5.5
5.1
4.7
4.7
5.8
9.3
9.7
9.0
Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University and Local Realtor Boards
Housing Affordability Index
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Montgomery County
1.89
1.69
1.37
1.72
1.9
2.58
Texas
1.68
1.52
1.45
1.59
1.88
2.36
U.S.A
1.23
1.09
1.11
1.33
1.77
2.16
Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University and Local Realtor Boards
Note: The Housing Affordability Index is the ratio of median family income to the income required to
qualify for an 80 percent, fixed-rate mortgage to purchase the median-priced home. The MLS Area
represents the local reporting Realtors® association's geographical coverage area.
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Percent of Families in Poverty 2000-2010
16.0%
14.0%
12.0%
10.0%
8.0%
6.0%
4.0%
2.0%
0.0%
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2008
2008
2009
2010
Montgomery County
7.8%
7.5%
5.3%
6.4%
6.5%
9.6%
8.0%
8.0%
7.1%
8.7%
8.4%
Texas
12.3%
12.1% 12.8%
13.1%
13.5%
14.2% 13.4%
10.0%
12.5%
13.4% 13.8%
US
9.3%
9.2%
9.8%
10.1%
10.2%
9.5%
9.8%
10.5% 11.3%
9.6%
Montgomery County
US Census Bureau: American Community Survey 1 Year Estimate
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9.8%
Texas
US
EDUCATION TRENDS
COMPARISON OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS
CONROE ISD
School Year
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11*
Total Students
44,237
46,302
47,769
49,323
50,849
% of Economically Disadvantaged
32.2%
32.2%
32.4%
35.6%
36.8%
% Limited English Proficiency
10.6%
11.4%
12.0%
12.2%
12.2%
% Special Education
9.8%
9.8%
8.5%
7.8%
7.5%
Attendance Rate
95.4%
95.6%
95.5%
95.6%
-
Dropout Rate (7-12)
0.3%
0.3%
0.4%
0.4%
-
Percentage of Cohort Graduates
89.3%
93.2%
92.3%
92.5%
-
% Passing TAKS
81.0%
83.0%
85.0%
86.0%
85.0%
15.9
15.8
15.5
15.7
15.9
Instructional Expenditure/Student
$3,917
$4,223
$4,373
$4,541
-
Total Revenue per Pupil
$8,498
$8,807
$8,819
$9,240
-
# Students per Teacher
*Attendance rate, drop out rate, instructional expenditure, percent of cohort graduating, and revenue for 2010-2011 will be reported in
2012.
MAGNOLIA ISD
School Year
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11*
Total Students
10,468
10,987
11,254
11,651
11,855
% of Economically Disadvantaged
35.2%
34.6%
36.7%
40.0%
41.2%
% Limited English Proficiency
10.5%
10.8%
10.6%
10.9%
11.0%
% Special Education
12.7%
12.9%
12.6%
11.3%
10.6%
Attendance Rate
95.2%
95.1%
95.1%
95.5%
-
Dropout Rate (7-12)
1.7%
1.1%
0.8%
1.0%
-
Percentage of Cohort Graduates
82.2%
83.7%
86.1%
89.9%
-
% Passing TAKS
78.0%
79.0%
82.0%
80.0%
79.0%
14.0
14.4
14.5
# Students per Teacher
14.5
14.3
Instructional Expenditure/Student
$4,502
$4,526
$4,617
$4,671
-
Total Revenue per Pupil
$9,117
$9,310
$9,365
$9,593
-
*Attendance rate, drop out rate, instructional expenditure, percent of cohort graduating, and revenue for 2010-2011 will be reported in
2012. Texas Education Agency
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MONTGOMERY ISD
School Year
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11*
Total Students
5,728
6,075
6,291
6,704
6,892
% of Economically Disadvantaged
24.7%
22.3%
24.7%
25.5%
26.0%
% Limited English Proficiency
2.3%
2.6%
2.6%
2.3%
2.3%
% Special Education
10.4%
9.8%
8.9%
8.1%
7.9%
Attendance Rate
95.4%
95.5%
95.5%
95.8%
-
Dropout Rate (7-12)
0.2%
0.3%
0.3%
0.2%
-
Percentage of Cohort Graduates
94.2%
94.2%
90.2%
94.1%
-
% Passing TAKS
89.0%
90.0%
89.0%
91.0%
90.0%
16
15.7
15.5
15.6
15.5
Instructional Expenditure/Student
$4,468
$4,762
$4,672
$4,616
-
Total Revenue per Pupil
$8,871
10,174
$10,431
$10,237
-
# Students per Teacher
*Attendance rate, drop out rate, instructional expenditure, percent of cohort graduating, and revenue for 2010-2011 will be reported in 2012.
Texas Education Agency
NEW CANEY ISD
School Year
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11*
Total Students
8,357
8,671
9,108
9,590
10,089
% of Economically Disadvantaged
55.3%
56.2%
60.3%
61.3%
61.8%
% Limited English Proficiency
13.8%
16.0%
16.7%
17.2%
18.4%
% Special Education
11.6%
11.0%
10.6%
10.0%
9.6%
Attendance Rate
95.4%
95.6%
95.6%
95.9%
-
Dropout Rate (7-12)
1.4%
1.0%
1.2%
0.9%
-
Percentage of Cohort Graduates
83.3%
80.9%
80.7%
90.3%
-
% Passing TAKS
72.0%
76.0%
79.0%
80.0%
78.0%
14.5
14.1
14.5
15
14.8
Instructional Expenditure/Student
$4,153
$$4,500
$4,374
$4,582
-
Total Revenue per Pupil
$8,719
$9,407
$9.498
$9,498
-
# Students per Teacher
*Attendance rate, drop out rate, instructional expenditure, percent of cohort graduating, and revenue for 2010-2011 will be reported in 2012.
Texas Education Agency
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SPLENDORA ISD
School Year
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11*
Total Students
3,342
3,354
3,408
3,377
3,486
% of Economically Disadvantaged
58.0%
59.8%
55.0%
61.9%
64.7%
% Limited English Proficiency
7.7%
7.8%
8.3%
7.9%
8.1%
% Special Education
7.7%
8.2%
7.5%
7.8%
8.1%
Attendance Rate
94.6%
95.0%
95.3%
95.3%
-
Dropout Rate (7-12)
2.1%
1.0%
0.2%
0.1%
-
Percentage of Cohort Graduates
78.4%
80.3%
92.4%
93.4%
-
% Passing TAKS
59.0%
66.0%
70.0%
74.0%
72.0%
15.0
14.8
15.4
14.8
15.0
Instructional Expenditure/Student
$4,225
$4,382
$4,286
$4,604
-
Total Revenue per Pupil
$8,845
$8,741
$9,548
$10,170
-
# Students per Teacher
*Attendance rate, drop out rate, instructional expenditure, percent of cohort graduating, and revenue for 2010-2011 will be reported in
2012.
WILLIS ISD
School Year
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
Total Students
5,606
5,937
6,022
6,263
6,421
% of Economically Disadvantaged
53.3%
53.6%
57.6%
58.4%
60.1%
% Limited English Proficiency
13.0%
13.5%
14.4%
14.6%
14.8%
% Special Education
9.0%
8.0%
7.5%
7.1%
7.2%
Attendance Rate
95.0%
95.2%
94.9%
94.5%
-
Dropout Rate (7-12)
1.6%
2.0%
1.7%
0.5%
-
Percentage of Cohort Graduates
88.9%
86.0%
81.5%
87.5%
-
% Passing TAKS
65.0%
70.0%
73.0%
79.0%
77.0%
15.2
15.5
14.8
15.1
15.1
Instructional Expenditure/Student
$3,838
$4,256
$4,562
$4,520
-
Total Revenue per Pupil
$8,916
$9,125
$9,415
$9,584
-
# Students per Teacher
*Attendance rate, drop out rate, instructional expenditure, percent of cohort graduating, and revenue for 2010-2011 will be reported in
2012.
Texas Education Agency
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STATE TOTALS
School Year
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11*
4,576,933
4,651,516
4,728,204
4,824,778
4,912,385
% of Economically Disadvantaged
55.5%
55.3%
56.7%
59.0%
59.2%
% Limited English Proficiency
10.5%
10.8%
10.6%
10.9%
11.0%
% Special Education
16.0%
10.0%
9.4%
9.0%
10.2%
Attendance Rate
95.5%
95.5%
95.6%
95.5%
-
Dropout Rate (7-12)
2.7%
2.2%
2.0%
1.7%
-
Percentage of Cohort Graduates
78.0%
79.1%
80.6%
84.3%
-
% Passing TAKS
67.0%
72.0%
72.0%
77.0%
69.0%
14.7
14.5
14.4
14.5
14.7
Instructional Expenditure/Student
$4,500
$4,819
$4,976
$5,142
-
Total Revenue per Pupil
$9,388
$9,739
$9,965
$10,328
-
Total Students
# Students per Teacher
*Attendance rate, drop out rate, instructional expenditure, percent of cohort graduating, and revenue for 2010-2011 will be reported in 2012.
Texas Education Agency
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SAFETY TRENDS
SAFETY TRENDS MONTGOMERY COUNTY
INDEX CRIMES NUMBER AND RATE PER 100,000
2006
Crime
#
2007
Rate
#
2008
Rate
#
2009
Rate
#
2010
Rate
#
Rate
Murder
15
3.7
14
3.4
12
2.8
8
1.8
13
2.8
Rape
73
18.8
94
22.7
71
16.5
84
18.8
78
16.8
Robbery
187
48.2
215
51.9
228
53.1
289
64.5
233
50.2
Aggravated Assault
810
208.8
823
198.7
720
167.1
999
223.1
842
181.4
Burglary
2,435
627.6
2,587
624.5
2,854
664.7
3,076
687.0
2,880
620.3
Larceny
6,650
1,714.0
7,019
1,694.5
6,794
1,582.4
7,328
1,636.5
7,655
1,648.9
873
225.0
882
212.9
563
131.1
866
193.4
719
154.9
11,043
2,846.3
11,634
2,808.6
11,242
2,618.5
12,650
2,825.1
1,2420
2,675.2
Auto Theft
Total
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Montgomery County Arrests : 18 Years of Ageand Older
Crime
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Murder
4
12
6
9
17
13
4
8
Manslaughter by Negligence
4
5
0
0
1
3
0
0
Forcible Rape
21
30
17
17
40
47
43
35
Robbery
80
59
63
64
50
78
83
77
Aggravated Assault
186
173
174
205
185
140
196
307
Burglary
163
167
198
221
185
186
208
239
Larceny
1192
798
760
816
717
665
812
943
14
13
11
15
34
7
14
10
945
866
1033
909
766
805
891
813
Arson
10
11
11
9
4
6
1
6
Forgery &
Counterfeiting
94
95
108
98
61
59
68
101
Fraud
72
498
633
631
494
259
261
263
Embezzlement
3
1
3
3
2
4
1
4
Stolen Property
3
3
15
8
9
0
4
2
72
63
78
79
84
61
87
92
109
150
176
182
172
90
97
115
Prostitution
17
20
3
4
19
0
6
14
Sex Offenses
63
83
63
75
70
38
56
69
1139
1689
1939
2188
2366
1704
1716
1658
9
4
0
6
1
5
0
2
63
95
128
171
101
26
36
52
1198
1781
2452
2564
2389
1325
1437
1485
Liquor Laws
66
91
89
105
66
53
63
79
Drunkenness
1201
1345
1569
1615
1916
2175
2225
2017
63
66
60
45
48
66
47
78
Motor Vehicle Theft
Other Assaults
Vandalism
Weapons
Drug Abuse Violations
Gambling
Offenses against Family/Children
Driving under the
Influence
Disorderly Conduct
Vagrancy
3
1
8
8
1
5
0
0
All other offenses
(except traffic)
2716
4239
4898
5151
5177
4521
5137
5613
Total:
9510
12358
14495
15198
14975
12341
13493
14082
Texas Department of Public Safety
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Montgomery County Juvenile Arrests: Total Under 18 Years of Age
CRIME
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Murder & Non-negligent Manslaughter
0
2
0
0
1
0
2
Manslaughter by Negligence
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Forcible Rape
5
6
3
8
5
7
0
Robbery
7
5
8
10
8
17
5
Aggravated Assault
22
28
50
15
15
13
27
Burglary (Breaking or Entering)
27
28
41
33
46
21
44
Larceny
188
140
134
160
177
203
227
3
10
12
2
2
3
6
501
461
277
229
234
332
229
Arson
5
0
1
3
0
1
3
Forgery & Counterfeiting
0
2
2
1
2
3
13
Fraud
11
4
0
3
2
4
3
Embezzlement
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
Stolen Property: Buying, Receiving ,
Possessing
0
0
1
6
0
4
2
Vandalism
38
18
20
17
40
25
27
Weapons; Carrying, Possessing, etc
14
18
12
15
14
15
13
Prostitution
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sex Offenses (except forcible rape &
prostitution)
2
2
9
10
5
2
2
144
181
201
223
244
186
227
Offenses against Family/Children
2
2
0
0
0
0
3
Driving under the Influence
27
17
21
19
11
8
7
Liquor Laws
38
40
7
4
10
10
16
Drunkenness
33
36
21
59
52
51
26
Disorderly Conduct
180
202
210
187
215
191
247
Vagrancy
13
12
2
0
0
0
0
All other offenses (except traffic)
630
611
486
699
593
506
372
3
0
10
3
4
0
21
Run-Aways
168
44
142
76
74
29
74
Total:
2061
1869
1670
1782
1756
1631
1596
Motor Vehicle Theft
Other Assaults
Drug Abuse Violations
Curfew & Loitering Law Violations
Texas Department of Public Safety
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Montgomery County
Substance Abuse Related Arrests: 18 Years of Age and Older
ARREST CATEGORY
2007
2008
2009
2010
DWI
2389
1325
1437
1485
66
53
63
79
Drunkenness
1916
2175
2225
2017
All Drug Abuse Violations
2366
1704
1716
1658
Total Substance Related Arrests
6737
5257
5441
5239
331
336
223
136
2035
1368
1493
1522
Marijuana
959
679
761
754
Synthetic Narcotics
157
109
161
260
Opiates
Other Dangerous Drugs
561
358
405
175
417
154
420
88
Liquor Law Violations
Drug Abuse Arrests
Selling/Manufacturing
Possession
Texas Department of Public Safety
Montgomery County Juvenile
Substance Abuse Related Arrests: Under 18 Years of Age
2007
2008
19
11
8
7
4
10
10
16
59
52
51
26
All Drug Abuse Arrests
223
244
186
227
Total Substance Related Arrests
305
317
255
276
17
13
15
9
206
231
171
218
126
146
124
136
Synthetic Narcotics
32
15
15
17
Opiates
16
18
8
3
Other Dangerous Drugs
32
49
24
62
ARREST CATEGORY
DWI
Liquor Law Violations
Drunkenness
2009
2010
Drug Abuse Arrests
Selling/Manufacturing
Possession
Marijuana
Texas Department of Public Safety
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Montgomery County United Way
www.mcuw.org
Conroe Family Resource Center
731 West Davis
Conroe, TX 77301
Phone: 936.760.4179
Toll Free: 888.825.9682
Fax: 936.760.4167
Hispanic Helpline 888.825.9682 ext 235
South County Service Center
P. O. Box 8965
1600 Lake Front Circle, Suite 248
The Woodlands, TX 77387
Phone: 281.292.4155
Toll Free: 888.844.6289
Fax: 281.298.8900
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