Conrad, Montana
Conrad is a city in and the county seat of Pondera County, Montana, United States.[4] The population was 2,570 at the 2010 census. Each June, the Whoop Up Days, a town wide celebration that includes a parade and rodeo, takes place in Conrad.
Conrad | |
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City | |
Conrad, Montana | |
Nickname(s): As Country as They Come | |
Motto(s): "The Heart Of The Golden Triangle" | |
Location of Conrad, Montana | |
Coordinates: 48°10′22″N 111°56′50″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Montana |
County | Pondera |
Area | |
• Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
• Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 3,517 ft (1,072 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 2,570 |
• Estimate (2019)[3] | 2,470 |
• Density | 1,943.35/sq mi (750.27/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
ZIP code | 59425 |
Area code(s) | 406 |
FIPS code | 30-17275 |
GNIS feature ID | 0806937 |
Website | http://cityofconrad.com/ |
Geography
Conrad is located at 48°10′22″N 111°56′50″W (48.172807, -111.947131).[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.25 square miles (3.24 km2), all land.[6]
Conrad is located one hour from the Rocky Mountain front and within two hours of Glacier National Park.
TRANSPORTATION
Northern Transit Interlocal, www.northern.rural-transit.com, a local, donation-based bus transportation to Great Falls and Kalispell operates twice weekly. Northern Transit Interlocal, Glacier County Transit, Pondera County Transit and Toole County Transit coordinate together to provide transportation for the local area. Northern Transit was awarded the Montana Transit Association Rural Transit of the Year in 2018. In 2019, the 12-year operating transit gave a record 16,123 rides. Northern Transit is known for first class no cost service, and with the largest growth percentage over a three-year period, throughout all Montana rural transits.
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1910 | 888 | — | |
1920 | 988 | 11.3% | |
1930 | 1,499 | 51.7% | |
1940 | 1,471 | −1.9% | |
1950 | 1,865 | 26.8% | |
1960 | 2,665 | 42.9% | |
1970 | 2,770 | 3.9% | |
1980 | 3,074 | 11.0% | |
1990 | 2,891 | −6.0% | |
2000 | 2,753 | −4.8% | |
2010 | 2,570 | −6.6% | |
2019 (est.) | 2,470 | [3] | −3.9% |
U.S. Decennial Census[7] 2015 Estimate[8] |
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 2,570 people, 1,113 households, and 676 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,056.0 inhabitants per square mile (793.8/km2). There were 1,266 housing units at an average density of 1,012.8 per square mile (391.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 0.2% African American, 1.8% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.
There were 1,113 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.82.
The median age in the city was 45.7 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 24.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.
2000 census
As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 2,753 people, 1,154 households, and 755 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,338.5 people per square mile (900.8/km2). There were 1,332 housing units at an average density of 1,131.5 per square mile (435.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.75% White, 0.11% African American, 2.29% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.
There were 1,154 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,432, and the median income for a family was $42,056. Males had a median income of $31,908 versus $19,286 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,742. About 10.6% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.
Climate
Conrad experiences a semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk) with cold, dry winters and hot, wetter summers.
Climate data for Conrad, Montana | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 65 (18) |
72 (22) |
79 (26) |
88 (31) |
93 (34) |
101 (38) |
103 (39) |
105 (41) |
99 (37) |
91 (33) |
82 (28) |
72 (22) |
105 (41) |
Average high °F (°C) | 31.7 (−0.2) |
37.2 (2.9) |
45.6 (7.6) |
56.9 (13.8) |
66.1 (18.9) |
73.8 (23.2) |
80.2 (26.8) |
80.2 (26.8) |
69.9 (21.1) |
58.8 (14.9) |
41.7 (5.4) |
34.0 (1.1) |
56.3 (13.5) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 19.4 (−7.0) |
24.5 (−4.2) |
32.5 (0.3) |
42.5 (5.8) |
51.8 (11.0) |
59.3 (15.2) |
64.3 (17.9) |
63.8 (17.7) |
54.0 (12.2) |
43.9 (6.6) |
29.4 (−1.4) |
22.0 (−5.6) |
42.3 (5.7) |
Average low °F (°C) | 7.0 (−13.9) |
11.7 (−11.3) |
19.4 (−7.0) |
28.0 (−2.2) |
37.5 (3.1) |
44.8 (7.1) |
48.3 (9.1) |
47.4 (8.6) |
38.0 (3.3) |
28.9 (−1.7) |
17.1 (−8.3) |
9.9 (−12.3) |
28.2 (−2.1) |
Record low °F (°C) | −42 (−41) |
−45 (−43) |
−32 (−36) |
−19 (−28) |
9 (−13) |
27 (−3) |
31 (−1) |
25 (−4) |
0 (−18) |
−16 (−27) |
−32 (−36) |
−46 (−43) |
−46 (−43) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.44 (11) |
0.33 (8.4) |
0.67 (17) |
1.04 (26) |
2.17 (55) |
2.23 (57) |
1.22 (31) |
1.45 (37) |
1.01 (26) |
0.58 (15) |
0.47 (12) |
0.45 (11) |
12.06 (306.4) |
Source 1: NOAA (normals, 1971–2000) [10] | |||||||||||||
Source 2: The Weather Channel (Records) [11] |
Notable people
- LeRoy H. Anderson, Congressman from Montana
- Scott Curry, NFL offensive tackle
- Wylie Gustafson, country and western singer
- Kristen Juras, attorney and 37th Lieutenant Governor of Montana
- Duncan McKenzie, former teacher and convicted murderer
- Shannen Rossmiller, youngest female judge in United States history, whose testimony led to the conviction of Ryan G. Anderson, and (Alaskan pipeline terrorist)
- Llew Jones, member of the Montana Senate
References
- "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
- "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on October 19, 2016. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Climatography of the United States NO.81" (PDF). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 15, 2014. Retrieved January 15, 2011.
- "Monthly Averages for Conrad, MT". The Weather Channel. Retrieved January 15, 2011.
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