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Teton County is a county in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,226.[1] Its county seat is Choteau.[2] The county was founded in 1893.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,293 square miles (5,940 km2), of which 2,272 square miles (5,880 km2) is land and 20 square miles (52 km2) (0.9%) is water.[4]

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
19005,080
19109,54687.9%
19205,870−38.5%
19306,0683.4%
19406,92214.1%
19507,2324.5%
19607,2950.9%
19706,116−16.2%
19806,4916.1%
19906,271−3.4%
20006,4452.8%
20106,073−5.8%
20206,2262.5%
2022 (est.)6,368[5]2.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8]
1990–2000[9] 2010–2020[1]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 6,226 people living in the county.[citation needed]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 6,073 people, 2,450 households, and 1,643 families residing in the county. The population density was 2.7 inhabitants per square mile (1.0/km2). There were 2,892 housing units at an average density of 1.3 units per square mile (0.50 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.3% white, 1.4% American Indian, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.3% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 40.2% were German, 14.7% were Norwegian, 14.5% were Irish, 11.9% were English, 6.4% were Swedish, 6.0% were Dutch, and 4.3% were American.

Of the 2,450 households, 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.9% were non-families, and 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.83. The median age was 45.8 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,516 and the median income for a family was $49,102. Males had a median income of $34,824 versus $24,419 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,509. About 11.0% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

Teton County voters have not selected the Democratic Party candidate in a national election since 1964.

United States presidential election results for Teton County, Montana[10]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 2,608 70.89% 1,007 27.37% 64 1.74%
2016 2,170 68.07% 808 25.35% 210 6.59%
2012 2,113 64.40% 1,082 32.98% 86 2.62%
2008 1,874 57.27% 1,294 39.55% 104 3.18%
2004 2,232 66.45% 1,047 31.17% 80 2.38%
2000 2,294 69.22% 847 25.56% 173 5.22%
1996 1,701 51.14% 1,188 35.72% 437 13.14%
1992 1,364 40.06% 1,043 30.63% 998 29.31%
1988 1,876 57.83% 1,303 40.17% 65 2.00%
1984 2,257 66.70% 1,102 32.57% 25 0.74%
1980 2,415 67.76% 902 25.31% 247 6.93%
1976 1,730 51.72% 1,506 45.02% 109 3.26%
1972 1,991 59.95% 1,121 33.75% 209 6.29%
1968 1,697 54.58% 1,228 39.50% 184 5.92%
1964 1,388 43.39% 1,808 56.52% 3 0.09%
1960 1,623 49.54% 1,648 50.31% 5 0.15%
1956 1,728 51.58% 1,622 48.42% 0 0.00%
1952 1,978 58.56% 1,389 41.12% 11 0.33%
1948 1,005 36.95% 1,632 60.00% 83 3.05%
1944 1,074 41.29% 1,508 57.98% 19 0.73%
1940 1,132 39.12% 1,735 59.95% 27 0.93%
1936 604 23.69% 1,917 75.18% 29 1.14%
1932 875 36.04% 1,496 61.61% 57 2.35%
1928 1,263 60.58% 804 38.56% 18 0.86%
1924 775 40.36% 396 20.63% 749 39.01%
1920 1,319 62.25% 671 31.67% 129 6.09%
1916 1,603 38.41% 2,273 54.47% 297 7.12%
1912 612 30.74% 646 32.45% 733 36.82%
1908 622 60.39% 358 34.76% 50 4.85%
1904 808 64.23% 420 33.39% 30 2.38%

Communities

City

Towns

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Montana Place Names from Alzada to Zortman. Helena, MT: Montana Historical Society Press. 2009. p. 262.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  5. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  8. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  9. ^ "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 30, 2014.
  10. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  11. ^ Blackleaf MT Google Maps (accessed January 7, 2019)
  12. ^ Diamond Valley MT Google Maps (accessed January 7, 2019)
  13. ^ Farmington MT Google Maps (accessed January 7, 2019)
  14. ^ Golden Ridge MT Google Maps (accessed January 7, 2019)
  15. ^ Koyl MT Google Maps (accessed January 7, 2019)
  16. ^ Saypo MT Google Maps (accessed January 7, 2019)

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