Colonel William A. Phillips

Pondera County (/ˌpɒndəˈreɪ/ POND-ə-RAY)[2] is a county in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,898.[3] Its county seat is Conrad.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,640 square miles (4,200 km2), of which 1,623 square miles (4,200 km2) is land and 17 square miles (44 km2) (1.0%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19205,741—
19306,96421.3%
19406,716−3.6%
19506,392−4.8%
19607,65319.7%
19706,611−13.6%
19806,7311.8%
19906,433−4.4%
20006,424−0.1%
20106,153−4.2%
20205,898−4.1%
2022 (est.)6,078[6]3.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790–1960[8] 1900–1990[9]
1990–2000[10] 2010–2020[3]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 5,898 people living in the county.[citation needed]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 6,153 people, 2,285 households, and 1,528 families residing in the county. The population density was 3.8 inhabitants per square mile (1.5/km2). There were 2,659 housing units at an average density of 1.6 units per square mile (0.62 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 82.7% white, 14.5% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% black or African American, 0.2% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.4% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 31.9% were German, 14.7% were Norwegian, 13.2% were Irish, 9.3% were English, 5.7% were Dutch, and 5.6% were American.

Of the 2,285 households, 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.1% were non-families, and 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.01. The median age was 42.8 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $36,419 and the median income for a family was $47,656. Males had a median income of $34,259 versus $26,903 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,989. About 14.9% of families and 21.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.5% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

From its creation until 1964, voters of Pondera County were fairly balanced; they selected Democratic Party candidates in 58% of national elections. Since 1964, the Republican presidential candidate has garnered the county's vote in every election.

United States presidential election results for Pondera County, Montana[11]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 2,031 67.81% 903 30.15% 61 2.04%
2016 1,799 66.07% 738 27.10% 186 6.83%
2012 1,673 61.53% 975 35.86% 71 2.61%
2008 1,588 55.04% 1,223 42.39% 74 2.56%
2004 1,853 64.79% 956 33.43% 51 1.78%
2000 1,948 67.27% 792 27.35% 156 5.39%
1996 1,438 48.53% 1,123 37.90% 402 13.57%
1992 1,252 39.56% 1,046 33.05% 867 27.39%
1988 1,795 57.64% 1,245 39.98% 74 2.38%
1984 2,239 67.52% 1,039 31.33% 38 1.15%
1980 2,270 66.14% 897 26.14% 265 7.72%
1976 1,666 52.89% 1,413 44.86% 71 2.25%
1972 1,890 57.41% 1,215 36.91% 187 5.68%
1968 1,530 52.98% 1,149 39.79% 209 7.24%
1964 1,110 38.58% 1,759 61.14% 8 0.28%
1960 1,452 46.76% 1,653 53.24% 0 0.00%
1956 1,651 53.45% 1,438 46.55% 0 0.00%
1952 1,719 57.45% 1,246 41.64% 27 0.90%
1948 902 35.37% 1,555 60.98% 93 3.65%
1944 890 37.70% 1,448 61.33% 23 0.97%
1940 1,038 34.83% 1,899 63.72% 43 1.44%
1936 658 22.43% 2,213 75.43% 63 2.15%
1932 930 32.35% 1,805 62.78% 140 4.87%
1928 1,324 57.99% 944 41.35% 15 0.66%
1924 764 37.67% 414 20.41% 850 41.91%
1920 1,654 62.49% 893 33.74% 100 3.78%

Communities

City

Town

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated communities

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ^ "Pondera County Montana". www.ponderacountymontana.org. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  2. ^ Wilson, Kurt (September 15, 2015). "The Montana pronunciation guide". Billings Gazette. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  3. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  4. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  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 8, 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. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  12. ^ Valier MT Google Maps (accessed January 4, 2019)
  13. ^ East Community MT Google Maps (accessed January 4, 2019)
  14. ^ Fowler MT Google Maps (accessed January 4, 2019)
  15. ^ Gallup City Google Maps (accessed January 4, 2019)
  16. ^ Manson MT Google Maps (accessed January 4, 2019)
  17. ^ Williams MT Google Maps (accessed January 4, 2019)

External links

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source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pondera_County,_Montana