Fallon County, Montana

Fallon County
County
Fallon County Courthouse in Baker
Fallon County Courthouse in Baker
Map of Montana highlighting Fallon County
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Map of the United States highlighting Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 46°21′N 104°25′W / 46.35°N 104.41°W / 46.35; -104.41
Country United States
State Montana
FoundedDecember 9, 1913
SeatBaker
Largest cityBaker
Area
 • Total1,623 sq mi (4,200 km2)
 • Land1,621 sq mi (4,200 km2)
 • Water2.3 sq mi (6 km2)  0.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,049
 • Estimate 
(2022)
3,011 Decrease
 • Density1.9/sq mi (0.73/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.falloncounty.net
  • Montana county number 39

Fallon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,049.[1] Its county seat is Baker.[2] The county was created in 1913 from a portion of Custer County. It is named for Benjamin O'Fallon, a nephew of Captain William Clark and an Indian agent for the upper Missouri region from 1823 to 1827.[3]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,623 square miles (4,200 km2), of which 1,621 square miles (4,200 km2) is land and 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2) (0.1%) is water.[4]

Adjacent counties

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Politics

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United States presidential election results for Fallon County, Montana[5]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 1,375 87.30% 172 10.92% 28 1.78%
2016 1,279 86.19% 154 10.38% 51 3.44%
2012 1,128 80.23% 237 16.86% 41 2.92%
2008 1,064 74.25% 318 22.19% 51 3.56%
2004 1,178 79.01% 289 19.38% 24 1.61%
2000 1,061 77.50% 256 18.70% 52 3.80%
1996 778 51.32% 452 29.82% 286 18.87%
1992 731 45.46% 446 27.74% 431 26.80%
1988 1,002 61.25% 612 37.41% 22 1.34%
1984 1,237 67.63% 569 31.11% 23 1.26%
1980 1,286 66.98% 512 26.67% 122 6.35%
1976 934 51.98% 847 47.13% 16 0.89%
1972 1,034 64.46% 531 33.10% 39 2.43%
1968 990 63.26% 477 30.48% 98 6.26%
1964 827 51.85% 765 47.96% 3 0.19%
1960 918 60.55% 597 39.38% 1 0.07%
1956 967 61.24% 612 38.76% 0 0.00%
1952 1,046 70.01% 440 29.45% 8 0.54%
1948 678 51.02% 623 46.88% 28 2.11%
1944 870 63.46% 494 36.03% 7 0.51%
1940 925 56.96% 686 42.24% 13 0.80%
1936 598 36.00% 1,015 61.11% 48 2.89%
1932 690 39.79% 973 56.11% 71 4.09%
1928 1,036 69.07% 454 30.27% 10 0.67%
1924 731 55.63% 220 16.74% 363 27.63%
1920 1,064 71.36% 381 25.55% 46 3.09%
1916 1,169 37.54% 1,845 59.25% 100 3.21%

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19204,548—
19304,5680.4%
19403,719−18.6%
19503,660−1.6%
19603,9979.2%
19704,0501.3%
19803,763−7.1%
19903,103−17.5%
20002,837−8.6%
20102,8901.9%
20203,0495.5%
2022 (est.)3,011[6]−1.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790–1960,[8] 1900–1990,[9]
1990–2000,[10] 2010–2020[1]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, there were 3,049 people living in the county.[citation needed]

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 2,890 people, 1,233 households, and 810 families living in the county. The population density was 1.8 inhabitants per square mile (0.69/km2). There were 1,470 housing units at an average density of 0.9 units per square mile (0.35 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.4% white, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.1% black or African American, 0.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 53.0% were German, 24.8% were Irish, 12.1% were Norwegian, 10.6% were English, 5.3% were Scotch-Irish, and 0.4% were American.

Of the 1,233 households, 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.3% were non-families, and 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.88. The median age was 42.9 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $52,529 and the median income for a family was $64,500. Males had a median income of $41,570 versus $30,000 for females. The per capita income for the county was $26,819. About 5.7% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

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Major highways

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Airport

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The Baker Municipal Airport is southeast of Baker.[11]

Communities

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Cities

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Towns

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Unincorporated communities

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "Montana Place Names Companion". Montana Place Names From Alzada to Zortman. Montana Historical Society Research Center. Retrieved May 9, 2011.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  5. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  6. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  8. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  9. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  10. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  11. ^ FAA Airport Form 5010 for BHK PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective June 30, 2011.
  12. ^ Cabin Creek, Fallon County MT Google Maps (accessed January 1, 2019)
  13. ^ Ollie, Fallon County MT Google Maps (accessed January 1, 2019)
  14. ^ Webster, Fallon County MT Google Maps (accessed January 1, 2019)
  15. ^ Westmore, Fallon County MT Google Maps (accessed January 1, 2019)
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46°21′N 104°25′W / 46.35°N 104.41°W / 46.35; -104.41

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