Teton County, Montana

Teton County is a county in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 6,073.[1] Its county seat is Choteau.[2] The county was founded in 1893.[3]

Teton County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 47°51′N 112°14′W
Country United States
State Montana
Founded1893
SeatChoteau
Largest cityChoteau
Area
 • Total2,293 sq mi (5,940 km2)
 • Land2,272 sq mi (5,880 km2)
 • Water20 sq mi (50 km2)  0.9%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total6,073
 • Estimate 
(2019)
6,147
 • Density2.6/sq mi (1.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.tetoncomt.org
 
  • Montana county number 31

Geography

According to the U.S. 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.%±
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%
2019 (est.)6,147[5]1.2%
US Decennial Census[6]
1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8]
1990–2000[9] 2010–2019[1]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census,[10] there were 6,445 people, 2,538 households, and 1,761 families in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile (1/km2). There were 2,910 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile (0.5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.31% White, 0.19% Black or African American, 1.52% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.42% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. 1.13% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 26.0% were of German, 14.2% Norwegian, 9.9% English, 8.9% American and 8.8% Irish ancestry. 92.7% spoke English and 6.1% German as their first language.

The county courthouse in Choteau

There were 2,538 households, out of which 31.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.10% were married couples living together, 5.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.60% were non-families. 27.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.09.

The county population contained 27.30% under the age of 18, 6.10% from 18 to 24, 24.60% from 25 to 44, 25.40% from 45 to 64, and 16.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,197, and the median income for a family was $36,662. Males had a median income of $25,794 versus $18,389 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,635. About 12.20% of families and 16.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.60% of those under age 18 and 8.40% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 6,073 people, 2,450 households, and 1,643 families residing in the county.[11] 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 per square mile (0.50/km2).[12] 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.[11] 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.[13]

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.[11]

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.<ref">"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.</ref>

Politics

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

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[14]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 68.1% 2,170 25.4% 808 6.6% 210
2012 64.4% 2,113 33.0% 1,082 2.6% 86
2008 57.3% 1,874 39.6% 1,294 3.2% 104
2004 66.5% 2,232 31.2% 1,047 2.4% 80
2000 69.2% 2,294 25.6% 847 5.2% 173
1996 51.1% 1,701 35.7% 1,188 13.1% 437
1992 40.1% 1,364 30.6% 1,043 29.3% 998
1988 57.8% 1,876 40.2% 1,303 2.0% 65
1984 66.7% 2,257 32.6% 1,102 0.7% 25
1980 67.8% 2,415 25.3% 902 6.9% 247
1976 51.7% 1,730 45.0% 1,506 3.3% 109
1972 60.0% 1,991 33.8% 1,121 6.3% 209
1968 54.6% 1,697 39.5% 1,228 5.9% 184
1964 43.4% 1,388 56.5% 1,808 0.1% 3
1960 49.5% 1,623 50.3% 1,648 0.2% 5
1956 51.6% 1,728 48.4% 1,622 0.0% 0
1952 58.6% 1,978 41.1% 1,389 0.3% 11
1948 37.0% 1,005 60.0% 1,632 3.1% 83
1944 41.3% 1,074 58.0% 1,508 0.7% 19
1940 39.1% 1,132 60.0% 1,735 0.9% 27
1936 23.7% 604 75.2% 1,917 1.1% 29
1932 36.0% 875 61.6% 1,496 2.4% 57
1928 60.6% 1,263 38.6% 804 0.9% 18
1924 40.4% 775 20.6% 396 39.0% 749
1920 62.3% 1,319 31.7% 671 6.1% 129
1916 38.4% 1,603 54.5% 2,273 7.1% 297
1912 30.7% 612 32.5% 646 36.8% 733
1908 60.4% 622 34.8% 358 4.9% 50
1904 64.2% 808 33.4% 420 2.4% 30

Communities

City

Towns

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Notable people
  • John Edward Erickson, later Governor of Montana – Teton County Attorney (1897–1905)
  • Joe De Yong (artist, sculptor, illustrator, Hollywood movie technical advisor and protege of Charles M. Russell) lived in Choteau (July–January 1924)

See also

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
  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". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  5. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  6. "US Decennial Census". US 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". US Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  9. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  10. "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  11. "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.
  12. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 – County". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  13. "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.
  14. Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
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