McCone County, Montana

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McCone County
U.S. 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
 (2010)
 • Total1,734
 • Estimate 
(2020)
1,648
 • Density0.65/sq mi (0.25/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitemcconecountymt.com
  • Montana county number 41

McCone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 1,734.[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[]

Typical McCone County landscape.

According to the U.S. 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[]

Adjacent counties[]

National protected area[]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
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%
2020 (est.)1,648[6]−5.0%
US Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2020[1]

2000 census[]

As of the 2000 United States Census,[11] of 2000, there were 1,977 people, 810 households, and 596 families living in the county. The population density was less than 1 people per square mile (0/km2), the 12th lowest in the United States. There were 1,087 housing units at an average density of 0 per square mile (0/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.37% White, 0.10% Black or African American, 1.06% Native American, 0.20% Asian, and 1.37% from two or more races. 0.90% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 37.4% were of German, 22.7% Norwegian, 8.8% American and 8.5% Irish ancestry. 99.5% spoke English and 0.5% German as their first language.

There were 810 households, out of which 30.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.90% were married couples living together, 3.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.30% were non-families. 24.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.89.

The county population contained 24.80% under the age of 18, 5.40% from 18 to 24, 24.30% from 25 to 44, 26.50% from 45 to 64, and 18.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 99.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $29,718, and the median income for a family was $35,887. Males had a median income of $22,768 versus $15,368 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,162. About 14.10% of families and 16.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.40% of those under age 18 and 11.20% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census[]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 1,734 people, 774 households, and 514 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 0.7 inhabitants per square mile (0.27/km2), the 10th lowest in the United States. There were 1,008 housing units at an average density of 0.4 per square mile (0.15/km2).[13] 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.[12] 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.[14]

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.[12]

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.[15]

Communities[]

Looking south on MT 13 toward Vida.

Town[]

Census-designated places[]

Other unincorporated communities[]

Politics[]

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.

Presidential elections results

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. ^ "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". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  6. ^ "County Population Totals: 2010-2020". Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  7. ^ "US Decennial Census". US 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". US Census Bureau. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  10. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ "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.
  16. ^ Nickwall MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
  17. ^ Weldon MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
  18. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 3, 2018.

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Coordinates: 47°39′N 105°48′W / 47.65°N 105.80°W / 47.65; -105.80

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