McCone County, Montana

McCone County
County
Gladstone Hotel (Circle, Montana)
Gladstone Hotel (Circle, Montana)
Map of Montana highlighting McCone County
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Map of the United States highlighting Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 47°39′N 105°48′W / 47.65°N 105.8°W / 47.65; -105.8
Country United States
State Montana
Founded1919
SeatCircle
Largest townCircle
Area
 • Total2,683 sq mi (6,950 km2)
 • Land2,643 sq mi (6,850 km2)
 • Water40 sq mi (100 km2)  1.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,729
 • Estimate 
(2022)
1,709 Decrease
 • Density0.64/sq mi (0.25/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitemcconecountymt.com
  • Montana county number 41

McCone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,729.[1] Its county seat is Circle.[2]

The county was created in 1919. It was named for State Senator George McCone,[3] who had been one of the first county commissioners of Dawson County.[4]

Geography

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Typical McCone County landscape.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,683 square miles (6,950 km2), of which 2,643 square miles (6,850 km2) is land and 40 square miles (100 km2) (1.5%) is water.[5]

Major highways

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Adjacent counties

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National protected area

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19204,747—
19304,7900.9%
19403,744−21.8%
19503,258−13.0%
19603,3211.9%
19702,875−13.4%
19802,702−6.0%
19902,276−15.8%
20001,977−13.1%
20101,734−12.3%
20201,729−0.3%
2022 (est.)1,709[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 1,729 people living in the county.[citation needed]

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 1,734 people, 774 households, and 514 families living in the county. The population density was 0.7 inhabitants per square mile (0.27 inhabitants/km2), the 10th lowest in the United States. There were 1,008 housing units at an average density of 0.4 units per square mile (0.15 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.0% white, 0.4% American Indian, 0.1% black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.7% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 44.5% were German, 23.1% were Norwegian, 12.7% were American, 12.0% were Irish, and 8.8% were English.

Of the 774 households, 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.6% were non-families, and 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.77. The median age was 48.9 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $48,167 and the median income for a family was $56,406. Males had a median income of $33,185 versus $26,454 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,265. About 5.9% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

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Looking south on MT 13 toward Vida.

Town

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Census-designated places

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Other unincorporated communities

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Politics

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McCone county is a solid Republican county. In the 2004 Presidential Election McCone County gave 69.6% of its votes to President George W. Bush and 28.1% to Senator John Kerry. In the 2012 presidential election Governor Mitt Romney received 75.0% of the county's votes, while President Barack Obama only received 22.5% of the votes.

United States presidential election results for McCone County, Montana[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 956 84.75% 155 13.74% 17 1.51%
2016 862 78.72% 154 14.06% 79 7.21%
2012 745 75.03% 223 22.46% 25 2.52%
2008 726 66.54% 321 29.42% 44 4.03%
2004 791 69.57% 320 28.14% 26 2.29%
2000 827 72.42% 267 23.38% 48 4.20%
1996 615 48.96% 390 31.05% 251 19.98%
1992 528 39.00% 424 31.31% 402 29.69%
1988 814 58.18% 567 40.53% 18 1.29%
1984 1,015 67.80% 459 30.66% 23 1.54%
1980 1,000 67.98% 349 23.73% 122 8.29%
1976 730 48.70% 749 49.97% 20 1.33%
1972 854 58.29% 562 38.36% 49 3.34%
1968 733 52.17% 589 41.92% 83 5.91%
1964 615 40.81% 891 59.12% 1 0.07%
1960 743 49.04% 764 50.43% 8 0.53%
1956 752 45.83% 889 54.17% 0 0.00%
1952 900 56.32% 674 42.18% 24 1.50%
1948 518 37.78% 702 51.20% 151 11.01%
1944 526 39.85% 763 57.80% 31 2.35%
1940 529 35.24% 928 61.83% 44 2.93%
1936 332 19.09% 1,366 78.55% 41 2.36%
1932 456 26.34% 1,020 58.93% 255 14.73%
1928 946 61.87% 554 36.23% 29 1.90%
1924 494 38.18% 143 11.05% 657 50.77%
1920 1,177 62.01% 537 28.29% 184 9.69%

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. ^ "McCone County - Home". www.mccone.mt.gov. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  4. ^ Bill Babcock (August 1987). "Montana Historical and Architectural Inventory: McCone Residence / Dobson Residence". National Park Service. Retrieved July 9, 2017. With two photos from 1987.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  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 29, 2014.
  8. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  9. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 29, 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 29, 2014.
  11. ^ Nickwall MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
  12. ^ Weldon MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
  13. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
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47°39′N 105°48′W / 47.65°N 105.80°W / 47.65; -105.80

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