Montura, Florida

Montura, Florida
The clubhouse in Montura Ranch Estates (a private community in Montura).
The clubhouse in Montura Ranch Estates (a private community in Montura).
Montura in Hendry County
Montura in Hendry County
Coordinates: 26°38′20″N 81°06′32″W / 26.63889°N 81.10889°W / 26.63889; -81.10889
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountyHendry
Established1970
Area
 • Total
22.34 sq mi (57.85 km2)
 • Land22.34 sq mi (57.85 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation23 ft (7.0 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,343
 • Density149.7/sq mi (57.79/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
33440[3]
Area code863
GNIS feature ID2583364[2]

Montura is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Hendry County, Florida, United States. Montura had a population of 3,343 at the 2020 census, up from 3,283 at the 2010 census.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 22.379 square miles (57.96 km2), all of it land.[4]

Soccer field and baseball field at the Montura Ranch Estates Clubhouse

In Montura Ranch Estates (includes the majority of Montura) there’s the Montura Ranch Estates Clubhouse at 255 N. Hacienda St.[5] The clubhouse has 2 playgrounds (one for toddlers, one for kids 8-12), a soccer field, a swing set, and a volleyball court all open from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (EST). It also has 2 basketball courts, a soccer field, and a baseball field open all hours.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20103,283—
20203,3431.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

Montura first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.[7]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Montura had a population of 3,343.[8][9] The median age was 41.9 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 107.6 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.5 males age 18 and over.[8]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[10]

There were 1,142 households, of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 44.9% were married-couple households, 23.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 21.5% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 21.0% of households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[8]

There were 1,344 housing units, of which 15.0% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.6%, and the rental vacancy rate was 1.8%.[8]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[9]
RaceNumberPercent
White1,64149.1%
Black or African American641.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native451.3%
Asian20.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander00.0%
Some other race71121.3%
Two or more races88026.3%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)2,46973.9%


Montura's welcome sign
Montura's welcome sign.

References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Montura, Florida
  3. ↑ "Montura FL ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  4. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files - Places: Florida". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Hendry County - Board of County Commissioners" (PDF).
  6. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  7. ↑ "2010 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Florida" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 30, 2026.
  8. 1 2 3 4 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  9. 1 2 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  10. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2026.

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