Montgomery, the county seat of Montgomery County, is the thriving capital city of Alabama. It derives its name from the Irish soldier Richard Montgomery and is situated alongside the majestic Alabama River, nestled within the coastal Plain of the Gulf of Mexico. As of the 2020 census, Montgomery's population stands at a robust 200,603, making it the second most populous city in Alabama following Huntsville, and the 119th most populous city in the United States.
Boasting a population of 386,047 in 2020, the Montgomery Metropolitan Statistical Area is the fourth largest in the state and the 142nd most populous metropolitan area in the United States. The city's rich history dates back to 1819 when two towns along the Alabama River were merged to form the city of Montgomery.