Circle, Montana

Circle is a town in and the county seat of McCone County, Montana, United States.[4] The population was 615 at the 2010 census.

Circle, Montana
Town
Location of Circle, Montana
Coordinates: 47°25′1″N 105°35′19″W
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyMcCone
Area
 • Total0.78 sq mi (2.02 km2)
 • Land0.78 sq mi (2.02 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,451 ft (747 m)
Population
 • Total615
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
605
 • Density775.64/sq mi (299.57/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59215
Area code(s)406
FIPS code30-14950
GNIS feature ID0806926
Websitewww.visitmt.com/places-to-go/cities-and-towns/circle.html

The community was so named because a rancher there branded his cattle with the image of a circle.[5]

Geography

Circle is located at 47°25′1″N 105°35′19″W (47.416987, -105.588734).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.78 square miles (2.02 km2), all land.[7]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Circle has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[8]

Climate data for Circle, Montana
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °F (°C) 29
(−2)		 34
(1)		 45
(7)		 59
(15)		 69
(21)		 78
(26)		 87
(31)		 87
(31)		 74
(23)		 59
(15)		 42
(6)		 30
(−1)		 58
(14)
Average low °F (°C) 8
(−13)		 12
(−11)		 22
(−6)		 31
(−1)		 42
(6)		 50
(10)		 56
(13)		 55
(13)		 44
(7)		 32
(0)		 20
(−7)		 9
(−13)		 32
(0)
Average precipitation inches (mm) .35
(8.9)		 .28
(7.1)		 .55
(14)		 1.22
(31)		 2.13
(54)		 2.36
(60)		 2.17
(55)		 1.34
(34)		 1.22
(31)		 .94
(24)		 .31
(7.9)		 .47
(12)		 13.34
(338.9)
Source: U.S. Climate Data http://www.usclimatedata.com/climate/circle/montana/united-states/usmt0064</ref>

[9]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1930519—
194068532.0%
195085625.0%
19601,11730.5%
1970964−13.7%
1980931−3.4%
1990805−13.5%
2000644−20.0%
2010615−4.5%
2019 (est.)605[3]−1.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[10][11]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 615 people, 278 households, and 159 families living in the town. The population density was 788.5 inhabitants per square mile (304.4/km2). There were 343 housing units at an average density of 439.7 per square mile (169.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 278 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.8% were non-families. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the town was 45.9 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 26% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 644 people, 291 households, and 185 families living in the town. The population density was 815.1 people per square mile (314.7/km2). There were 384 housing units at an average density of 486.0 per square mile (187.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.89% White, 0.78% African American, 0.93% Native American, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.

There were 291 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $36,354. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $12,917 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,412. About 16.2% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  5. Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 25.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  8. Climate Summary for Circle, Montana
  9. Data, US Climate. "Climate Circle - Montana and Weather averages Circle". www.usclimatedata.com. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. "Census & Economic Information Center". Retrieved July 3, 2015.
  12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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