Judith Basin County, Montana

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Judith Basin County
U.S. county
Judith Basin County Courthouse in Stanford
Judith Basin County Courthouse in Stanford
Map of Montana highlighting Judith Basin 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°02′N 110°16′W / 47.04°N 110.26°W / 47.04; -110.26
Country United States
State Montana
FoundedDecember 10, 1920
SeatStanford
Largest townStanford
Area
 • Total1,871 sq mi (4,850 km2)
 • Land1,870 sq mi (4,800 km2)
 • Water0.8 sq mi (2 km2)  0.04%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,072
 • Estimate 
(2020)
1,994
 • Density1.0/sq mi (0.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.co.judith-basin.mt.us
  • Montana county number 36

Judith Basin County is a county in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 2,072.[1] Its county seat is the town of Stanford.[2]

History[]

Judith Basin County was formed of area taken from western Fergus and eastern Cascade counties on December 10, 1920.[3][4] In 1895, Yogo sapphires were discovered at Yogo Gulch, about 15 miles southwest of Utica, which at the time was in Fergus County.

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,871 square miles (4,850 km2), of which 1,870 square miles (4,800 km2) is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) (0.04%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties[]

National protected area[]

City[]

Town[]

Census-designated places[]

Other unincorporated communities[]

  • Utica

Former town[]

Politics[]

This small county strongly leans Republican; a Democrat has not won this county in a Presidential race since Lyndon Johnson's landslide win in 1964.

Presidential election results

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
19305,238—
19403,655−30.2%
19503,200−12.4%
19603,085−3.6%
19702,667−13.5%
19802,646−0.8%
19902,282−13.8%
20002,3292.1%
20102,072−11.0%
2020 (est.)1,994[12]−3.8%
US Decennial Census[13]
1790-1960[14] 1900-1990[15]
1990-2000[16] 2010-2020[1]

2010 census[]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 2,072 people, 924 households, and 600 families in the county.[17] The population density was 1.1 inhabitants per square mile (0.42/km2). There were 1,336 housing units at an average density of 0.7 per square mile (0.27/km2).[18] The racial makeup of the county was 98.3% white, 0.8% American Indian, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population.[17] In terms of ancestry, 30.9% were German, 16.7% were English, 16.1% were Irish, 10.3% were Norwegian, 6.7% were Czech, 5.0% were Danish, and 1.7% were American.[19]

Of the 924 households, 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 35.1% were non-families, and 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.80. The median age was 48.3 years.[17]

The median income for a household in the county was $41,473 and the median income for a family was $54,479. Males had a median income of $36,295 versus $29,750 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,029. About 6.4% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.[20]

2000 census[]

As of the 2000 United States Census,[21] there were 2,329 people, 951 households, and 661 families in the county. The population density was 1.25 per square mile (0.48/km2). There were 1,325 housing units at an average density of 0.70 per square mile (0.27/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.63% White, 0.04% Black or African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.04% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. 0.56% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 27.1% were of German, 11.3% Norwegian, 10.0% Irish, 9.8% English and 8.7% American ancestry. 92.0% spoke English and 7.5% German as their first language. Many of the German-speaking residents of Judith Basin County are Hutterites.

There were 951 households, out of which 30.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.70% were married couples living together, 4.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.40% were non-families. 27.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.02.

The county population contained 26.80% under the age of 18, 4.60% from 18 to 24, 23.30% from 25 to 44, 28.20% from 45 to 64, and 17.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 107.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $29,241, and the median income for a family was $34,243. Males had a median income of $21,789 versus $14,615 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,291. About 16.30% of families and 21.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.60% of those under age 18 and 13.30% of those age 65 or over.


See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved September 15, 2013.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "Descriptions – County Boundaries" (PDF). Montana Legislature. p. 22. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
  4. ^ "Montana Highway Map" (PDF). Montana Natural Resource Information System. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  6. ^ Hughesville MT Google Maps (accessed January 2, 2019)
  7. ^ Kolin, Judith Basin County MT Google Maps (accessed January 2, 2019)
  8. ^ Lehigh MT (Google Maps, accessed September 12, 2020)
  9. ^ Sipple MT Google Maps (accessed January 2, 2019)
  10. ^ Spion Kop MT Google Maps (accessed January 2, 2019)
  11. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  12. ^ "County Population Totals: 2010-2020". Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  13. ^ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  14. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  15. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  16. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  17. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  18. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  19. ^ "Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  20. ^ "Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  21. ^ "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

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Coordinates: 47°02′N 110°16′W / 47.04°N 110.26°W / 47.04; -110.26

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