Montgomery Metro Area

  1. Montgomery Metro Area Legal Resources
  2. Montgomery Metro Area Statistics
  3. Montgomery Metro Area Property/Housing/Real Estate Information
  4. Montgomery Metro Area Employment Information
  5. Montgomery Metro Area Family Information
  6. Montgomery Metro Area Education Information
  7. Montgomery Metro Area Business Information
  8. Montgomery Metro Area Public Benefits Information
  9. Montgomery Metro Area Criminal Information
  10. Montgomery Metro Area Immigration & Civil Rights Information
  11. Montgomery Metro Area Counties
  12. Montgomery Metro Area Cities


Montgomery Metro Area Legal Resources Back to top
Alabama Law
Alabama Constitution
Alabama Codes from Justia
Code of Alabama from Alabama Legislative Information System Online (ALISON)
Administrative Code of Alabama from ALISON
Alabama Legislation 1998+ from ALISON

Alabama State Government
Office of the Governor - Official website of Alabama's governor.
Alabama State Legislature - comprised of the House and Senate.
State Senate - The Alabama State Senate is composed of 35 Senators. Each Senator represents a district of approximately 120,000 Alabamians.
House of Representatives - The Alabama House of Representatives is comprised of 105 members. Each member represents a district of approximately 40,000 people. All revenue raising matters must originate in the House.
Administrative Office of Courts - The purpose of the website is to keep the user informed about the Alabama Court System - its people, policies, events, and legal issues. It also provides access to a wide variety of information for those in the Alabama legal community.
Supreme Court - Alabama has three appellate courts - the Supreme Court, the Court of Civil Appeals, and the Court of Criminal Appeals.
Court of Civil Appeals
Court of Criminal Appeals

Legal Related Alabama State Agencies and Organizations
Alabama State Bar
Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution - The Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution, Inc. is a non-profit corporation organized to develop, implement, administer, assist, and manage alternative dispute resolution (ADR) programs in the courts, neighborhoods, educational facilities and government agencies within the State of Alabama.
Board of Pardons & Paroles - The mission of this agency is to enhance the safety of citizens by providing the Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Courts, which have probationary powers, with investigation and supervision of adult felony offenders who are placed on parole and probation.
State Law Library - The Alabama Supreme Court and State Law Library is the oldest law library in Alabama having been established in 1828 as the Library Society of the Bench and Bar of the Supreme Court, a private non-profit organization whose goal was to provide a library for the exclusive use of the Bench and Bar of the Supreme Court of the State.
Alabama Law Institute - Propose is to to clarify and simplify the laws of Alabama, to revise laws that are out-of-date and to fill in gaps in the law where there exists legal confusion. Created by act of the Legislature in 1967, the Alabama Law Institute was funded and commenced operations in 1969. The Institute is housed in the Law Center Building on the University of Alabama campus.
Department of Forensic Sciences - The Department of Forensic Sciences is the scientific arm of investigative agencies, with duties to assist sheriffs, police chiefs, coroners, state officials, and other law enforcement agencies in investigations of deaths and crimes.
Legislative Reference Service - Provides legal services to the Alabama legislature, the governor, and other state officers.
Alabama Legislature Information System Online

State Attorney General Federal Courts U.S. Supreme Court


Montgomery Metro Area Statistics Back to top
  • Population (2000): 346,528
  • Land Area (2000): 7,057.519 square kilometers
  • Water Area (2000): 159.344 square kilometers
Montgomery Metro Area Population By Year

Year Color 0 Box Population Year Color 0 Box Population Year Color 0 Box Population
1999 324,809 2002 336,006 2005 357,347
2000 328,585 2003 352,344 2006 360,475
2001 334,347 2004 354,841 2007 364,491

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Houses (2000): 144,633
Montgomery Metro Area Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural Population Percent
Color 0 Box Urban 491,922 70.70%
Color 1 Box Rural, Farm 8,328 1.20%
Color 2 Box Rural, Non-farm 195,582 28.11%

Montgomery Metro Area Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Montgomery Metro Area Employment Information Back to top
Montgomery Metro Area Labor Force By Month
Year Labor Force Color 8 Box Employed Unemployment
Color 13 Box Total Percent Rate
1990 144,905 136,015 8,890 6.14% 61
1991 143,538 134,700 8,838 6.16% 62
1992 147,116 138,190 8,926 6.07% 61
1993 150,258 141,774 8,485 5.65% 56
1994 153,129 146,087 7,042 4.60% 46
1995 156,969 149,179 7,791 4.96% 50
1996 159,690 153,625 6,064 3.80% 38
1997 163,573 157,115 6,458 3.95% 39
1998 165,685 160,483 5,203 3.14% 31
1999 169,181 163,200 5,981 3.54% 35
2000 165,208 159,060 6,148 3.72% 37
2001 164,984 158,220 6,763 4.10% 41
2002 162,904 155,109 7,795 4.78% 48
2003 163,542 155,120 8,422 5.15% 52
2004 163,948 155,789 8,158 4.98% 50
2005 166,127 159,830 6,297 3.79% 38
2006 169,377 163,464 5,913 3.49% 35
2007 171,718 165,767 5,951 3.47% 35
2008 173,806 165,681 8,124 4.67% 47
Month Labor Force Color 8 Box Employed Unemployment
Color 13 Box Total Percent Rate
Jan 2008 174,430 166,782 7,648 4.38% 44
Feb 2008 172,961 165,956 7,005 4.05% 41
Mar 2008 173,323 166,135 7,188 4.15% 41
Apr 2008 173,292 167,111 6,181 3.57% 36
May 2008 174,013 166,549 7,464 4.29% 43
Jun 2008 175,260 165,936 9,324 5.32% 53
Jul 2008 174,512 164,916 9,596 5.50% 55
Aug 2008 173,777 164,340 9,437 5.43% 54
Sep 2008 172,685 163,408 9,277 5.37% 54
Oct, 2008 -- -- -- --% --
Nov, 2008 -- -- -- --% --
Dec, 2008 -- -- -- --% --

Montgomery Metro Area Employment By Industry

Color 0 Box Male, with percent of employed male population
1. Construction 17,206 11.47%
2. Public Administration 16,168 10.77%
3. Professional / Scientific / Tech Services 7,186 4.79%
4. Accommodation and Food Services 6,804 4.53%
5. Educational Services 6,672 4.45%
6. Admin, Support, and Waste Management 6,526 4.35%
7. Health Care 5,882 3.92%
8. Finance and Insurance 5,486 3.66%
9. Repair and Maintenance 4,330 2.89%
10. Food and Beverage Stores 3,602 2.40%
11. Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers 3,564 2.37%
12. Truck Transportation 3,322 2.21%
13. Metal Manufactuing 3,024 2.02%
14. Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations 2,858 1.90%
15. Arts / Entertainment / Recreation 2,654 1.77%
16. Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 2,488 1.66%
17. Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting 2,436 1.62%
18. Department and Other General Stores 2,042 1.36%
19. Food Manufacturing 2,028 1.35%
20. Utilities 2,018 1.34%
Color 1 Box Female, with percent of employed female population
1. Health Care 21,360 14.67%
2. Educational Services 18,872 12.96%
3. Public Administration 16,810 11.55%
4. Finance and Insurance 11,338 7.79%
5. Accommodation and Food Services 9,288 6.38%
6. Professional / Scientific / Tech Services 7,078 4.86%
7. Social Assistance 4,998 3.43%
8. Department and Other General Stores 4,136 2.84%
9. Food and Beverage Stores 3,798 2.61%
10. Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations 3,604 2.48%
11. Admin, Support, and Waste Management 3,582 2.46%
12. Personal and Laundry Services 2,862 1.97%
13. Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 2,466 1.69%
14. Construction 2,240 1.54%
15. Arts / Entertainment / Recreation 1,664 1.14%
16. Broadcasting and Telecommunications 1,574 1.08%
17. Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes 1,428 0.98%
18. Private Household Services 1,376 0.95%
19. Used Merchandise / Gift / Misc. Stores 1,144 0.79%
20. Food Manufacturing 1,104 0.76%

Montgomery Metro Area Employment By Job

Color 0 Box Male, with percent of employed male population
1. Other Installation / Maintenance 7,506 5.00%
2. Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers 7,364 4.91%
3. Other Management Occupations 7,296 4.86%
4. Other Sales and Related Occupations 6,888 4.59%
5. Other Production Occupations 6,702 4.47%
6. Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 6,232 4.15%
7. Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching 4,668 3.11%
8. Retail Sales, Not cashiers 4,506 3.00%
9. Vehicle Mechanics 4,490 2.99%
10. Computer Specialists 4,256 2.84%
11. Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact 4,246 2.83%
12. Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers 4,000 2.67%
13. Metal Workers and Plastic Workers 3,922 2.61%
14. Other Construction Trades 3,560 2.37%
15. Other Office and Admin Support 3,248 2.16%
16. Top Executives 3,244 2.16%
17. Law Enforcement Workers 2,902 1.93%
18. Operations Managers Non Finance 2,460 1.64%
19. Cooks and Food Preparation Workers 2,370 1.58%
20. Business Operations Specialists 2,266 1.51%
Color 1 Box Female, with percent of employed female population
1. Other Office and Admin Support 12,038 8.27%
2. Secretaries and Admins 9,050 6.22%
3. Teachers, Pre/Primary School 8,646 5.94%
4. Cashiers 5,836 4.01%
5. Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service 5,512 3.79%
6. Registered Nurses 5,072 3.48%
7. Other Management Occupations 5,034 3.46%
8. Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 4,908 3.37%
9. Other Sales and Related Occupations 4,752 3.26%
10. Retail Sales, Not cashiers 4,576 3.14%
11. Health Technologists and Technicians 4,328 2.97%
12. Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing 4,214 2.89%
13. Business Operations Specialists 3,426 2.35%
14. Other Production Occupations 3,410 2.34%
15. Accountants and Auditors 3,218 2.21%
16. Child Care Workers 3,076 2.11%
17. Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching 2,908 2.00%
18. Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health 2,832 1.95%
19. Customer Service Representatives 2,670 1.83%
20. Cooks and Food Preparation Workers 2,580 1.77%

Montgomery Metro Area Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week Color 0 Box Population Percent
35 or more hours 296,619 55.67%
15-35 hours 51,218 9.61%
1-14 hours 13,472 2.53%
No regular hours 171,513 32.19%

Montgomery Metro Area Time Left For Work
Time Color 0 Box Population Percent
Midnight-4:59 AM 10,032 3.41%
5 AM-5:29 AM 8,284 2.82%
5:30 AM-5:59 AM 12,959 4.40%
6 AM-6:29 AM 26,860 9.13%
6:30 AM-6:59 AM 42,054 14.29%
7 AM-7:29 AM 59,809 20.33%
7:30 AM-7:59 AM 53,543 18.20%
8 AM-8:29 AM 21,372 7.26%
8:30 AM-8:59 AM 9,350 3.18%
9:00 AM-9:59 AM 10,689 3.63%
10:00 AM-10:59 AM 4,385 1.49%
11:00 AM-11:59 AM 2,382 0.81%
Noon-3:59 PM 15,116 5.14%
4 PM-11:59 PM 17,418 5.92%

Montgomery Metro Area Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes Color 0 Box Population Percent
Less than 5 7,328 2.49%
5-9 27,097 9.21%
10-14 45,997 15.63%
15-19 60,273 20.48%
20-24 52,583 17.87%
25-29 18,158 6.17%
30-34 39,599 13.46%
35-39 7,706 2.62%
40-44 6,746 2.29%
45-59 16,127 5.48%
60-89 6,652 2.26%
At least 90 5,987 2.03%

Montgomery Metro Area Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation

Minutes Color 0 Box Population (public) Percent Color 1 Box Population (private) Percent
Under 30 970 0.33% 210,466 71.53%
30-44 316 0.11% 53,735 18.26%
45-59 78 0.03% 16,049 5.45%
At least 60 300 0.10% 12,339 4.19%

Montgomery Metro Area Type Of Commute
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box Bicycle 214 0.07%
Color 1 Box Car / truck / van, carpool 37,933 12.65%
Color 2 Box Car / truck / van, solo 248,586 82.88%
Color 3 Box Motorcycle 194 0.06%
Color 4 Box Other 1,755 0.59%
Color 5 Box Public transportation 1,664 0.55%
Color 6 Box Walked 3,907 1.30%
Color 7 Box Worked at home 5,671 1.89%

Montgomery Metro Area Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Montgomery Metro Area Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 259,200 (658,206 people)
Families (2000): 181,176 (559,106 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 66,516
People at same address in 1995: 347,471
Montgomery Metro Area Household Income in 1999

Income Population Percent
Under $10,000 32,611 12.53%
$10,000-$14,999 17,953 6.90%
$15,000-$19,999 17,410 6.69%
$20,000-$24,999 18,226 7.00%
$25,000-$29,999 18,232 7.01%
$30,000-$34,999 17,746 6.82%
$35,000-$39,999 16,388 6.30%
$40,000-$44,999 14,504 5.57%
$45,000-$49,999 13,248 5.09%
$50,000-$59,999 23,384 8.98%
$60,000-$74,999 24,812 9.53%
$75,000-$99,999 22,376 8.60%
$100,000-$124,999 10,700 4.11%
$125,000-$149,999 4,874 1.87%
$150,000-$199,999 3,730 1.43%
$200,000 or more 4,065 1.56%

Montgomery Metro Area Household Type
Type Population Percent
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 1 person 34,299 26.44%
Color 0 Box Family, 2 people 36,974 28.50%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 2 people 4,341 3.35%
Color 0 Box Family, 3 people 22,982 17.72%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 3 people 540 0.42%
Color 0 Box Family, 4 people 18,375 14.17%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 4 people 177 0.14%
Color 0 Box Family, 5 people 7,816 6.03%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 5 people 52 0.04%
Color 0 Box Family, 6 people 2,647 2.04%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 6 people 8 0.01%
Color 0 Box Family, 7 or more people 1,496 1.15%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 7 or more people 10 0.01%

Montgomery Metro Area Household Income Type
Type Color 0 Box Population Percent
Earnings 209,118 30.27%
Interest / Dividend / Rent 76,111 11.02%
Public Assistance 5,776 0.84%
Retirement 49,773 7.20%
Self Employment 25,507 3.69%
Social Security 67,027 9.70%
Supplemental Security 14,158 2.05%
Wage / Salary 202,797 29.36%
Other 40,549 5.87%

Montgomery Metro Area Family Type
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box No children under 18 70,910 54.50%
Color 1 Box With children under 18 59,193 45.50%

Montgomery Metro Area Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box Divorced 27,094 10.46%
Color 1 Box Married 147,723 57.04%
Color 2 Box Never Married 77,757 30.02%
Color 3 Box Widowed 6,418 2.48%

Montgomery Metro Area Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box Divorced 34,416 12.10%
Color 1 Box Married 146,719 51.59%
Color 2 Box Never Married 71,008 24.97%
Color 3 Box Widowed 32,259 11.34%

Montgomery Metro Area Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Montgomery Metro Area Education Information Back to top
Montgomery Metro Area Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree Population Percent
Color 0 Box Less than 9th grade 30,288 5.90%
Color 1 Box 9th-12th grade, no diploma 84,116 16.39%
Color 2 Box High school diploma or equivalent 142,631 27.78%
Color 3 Box Some college, no degree 120,885 23.55%
Color 4 Box Associate degree 23,946 4.66%
Color 5 Box Bachelors degree 70,348 13.70%
Color 6 Box Graduate or professional degree 41,137 8.01%

Montgomery Metro Area Population In School (3 or older)
School Level Color 0 Box In Public School Percent Color 1 Box In Private School Percent Total Percent
Nursery or preschool 6,779 1.96% 7,207 2.08% 13,986 4.04%
Kindergarten 7,492 2.16% 2,365 0.68% 9,857 2.84%
Grades 1-4 38,324 11.06% 6,655 1.92% 44,979 12.98%
Grades 5-8 36,669 10.58% 6,513 1.88% 43,182 12.46%
Grades 9-12 34,083 9.84% 6,770 1.95% 40,853 11.79%
Undergrad college 28,894 8.34% 5,555 1.60% 34,449 9.94%
Graduate or professional school 6,120 1.77% 1,872 0.54% 7,992 2.31%
Total 158,361 45.70% 36,937 10.66% 195,298 56.36%

Montgomery Metro Area Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Montgomery Metro Area Business Information Back to top
Montgomery Metro Area Businesses Changes By Year
Year Color 0 Box Business Births Color 1 Box Business Deaths
2001 815 826
2002 782 685
2003 747 690
2004 779 657

Montgomery Metro Area Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Montgomery Metro Area Public Benefits Information Back to top
Montgomery Metro Area Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below Population Percent
Color 0 Box At Or Above Poverty Level 557,516 84.26%
Color 1 Box Below Poverty Level 104,178 15.74%

Montgomery Metro Area Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Montgomery Metro Area Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 7,422
Montgomery Metro Area Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year


Year Color 0 Box Aggravated Assault Color 1 Box Forcible Rape Color 2 Box Murder / Manslaughter Color 3 Box Robbery Total Violent Crimes Color 4 Box Arson Color 5 Box Burglary Color 6 Box Larceny / Theft Color 7 Box Motor Vehicle Theft Total Property Crimes
1999 3.359 0.493 0.092 1.967 5.911 0.000 11.967 35.236 4.778 51.981
2000 3.323 0.463 0.119 2.115 6.020 0.000 13.671 38.428 4.936 57.035
2001 2.791 0.377 0.102 2.201 5.470 0.000 12.008 37.078 4.008 53.095
2002 2.420 0.473 0.095 2.321 5.309 0.000 13.720 40.398 5.595 59.713
2003 2.276 0.536 0.082 2.208 5.103 0.000 15.068 38.786 5.969 59.822
2004 2.457 0.420 0.082 2.111 5.070 0.000 14.235 34.300 4.284 52.818
2005 2.264 0.409 0.090 2.538 5.300 0.000 12.103 29.000 3.333 44.436
2006 1.634 0.311 0.089 2.153 4.186 0.000 11.737 30.341 3.559 45.637
2007 1.556 0.219 0.134 2.006 3.915 0.000 11.545 29.822 3.204 44.572

Montgomery Metro Area Crime Index
Year Color 0 Box Index
1999 18,804
2000 20,719
2001 19,581
2002 21,848

Montgomery Metro Area Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Montgomery Metro Area Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Montgomery Metro Area Population By Age
Age Population Percent
0-9 Years 49,650 14.33%
10-19 Years 52,433 15.13%
20-29 Years 51,208 14.78%
30-39 Years 52,342 15.10%
40-49 Years 51,104 14.75%
50-59 Years 37,138 10.72%
60-69 Years 24,815 7.16%
70-79 Years 17,819 5.14%
80-89 Years 8,358 2.41%
90+ Years 1,661 0.48%

Montgomery Metro Area Population - Male/Female
Male/Female Population Percent
Color 0 Box Male 167,224 48.26%
Color 1 Box Female 179,304 51.74%

Montgomery Metro Area Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity Population Percent
Color 0 Box Caucasian 196,521 56.71%
Color 1 Box African-American 138,920 40.09%
Color 3 Box Hispanic/Latino 4,165 1.20%
Color 7 Box Multiracial 2,924 0.84%
Color 2 Box Asian 2,630 0.76%
Color 4 Box Amerindian 1,003 0.29%
Color 6 Box Other Race 274 0.08%
Color 5 Box Pacific Islander 91 0.03%

Montgomery Metro Area Top Specified Ancestries
Rank Ancestry Color 0 Box Population Percent Of Specified Ancestries
1. United States Or American 90,678 29.56%
2. English 49,540 16.15%
3. Irish 42,505 13.85%
4. German 35,373 11.53%
5. Scotch Irish 14,987 4.89%
6. Scottish 11,657 3.80%
7. French Non-Basque 10,419 3.40%
8. Italian 7,902 2.58%
9. European 5,846 1.91%
10. Dutch 5,208 1.70%

Montgomery Metro Area Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank Language Color 0 Box Population Percent Of Reported Languages
1. Only English 625,063 96.41%
2. Spanish Or Spanish Creole 11,364 1.75%
3. French 2,600 0.40%
4. German 1,780 0.27%
5. Chinese 884 0.14%
6. Korean 752 0.12%
7. Italian 594 0.09%
8. Tagalog 562 0.09%
9. African 532 0.08%
10. Thai 462 0.07%

Montgomery Metro Area Citizen Type
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box Citizen by birth 684,430 98.36%
Color 1 Box Naturalized immigrant 5,814 0.84%
Color 2 Box Not a citizen 5,588 0.80%

Montgomery Metro Area Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Montgomery Metro Area Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


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