Yellowstone County, Montana
Yellowstone County is the most populous county in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 164,731.[1] Its county seat is Billings,[2] the state's most populous city. Like the nearby park, Yellowstone County is named after the Yellowstone River which roughly bisects the county, flowing southwest to northeast.[3] The river, in turn, was named for the yellow sandstone cliffs in what is now Yellowstone County.[4]
Yellowstone County | |
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Postcard. Pompeys Pillar National Monument. | |
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Location within the U.S. state of Montana | |
Montana's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 45°56′N 108°16′W / 45.94°N 108.27°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| Founded | February 26, 1883 |
| Named for | Yellowstone River |
| Seat | Billings |
| Largest city | Billings |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,649 sq mi (6,860 km2) |
| • Land | 2,633 sq mi (6,820 km2) |
| • Water | 16 sq mi (40 km2) 0.6% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 164,731 |
| • Estimate (2022) | 169,852 |
| • Density | 62/sq mi (24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www |
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Yellowstone County is included in the Billings, Montana Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography edit
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,649 square miles (6,860 km2), of which 2,633 square miles (6,820 km2) is land and 16 square miles (41 km2) (0.6%) is water.[5]
Major highways edit
Transit edit
- Billings Metropolitan Transit
- Express Arrow
- Jefferson Lines
Adjacent counties edit
- Musselshell County – north
- Rosebud County – northeast
- Treasure County – east
- Big Horn County – southeast
- Carbon County – southwest
- Stillwater County – west
- Golden Valley County – northwest
National protected areas edit
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 2,065 | — | |
| 1900 | 6,212 | 200.8% | |
| 1910 | 22,944 | 269.3% | |
| 1920 | 29,600 | 29.0% | |
| 1930 | 30,785 | 4.0% | |
| 1940 | 41,182 | 33.8% | |
| 1950 | 55,875 | 35.7% | |
| 1960 | 79,016 | 41.4% | |
| 1970 | 87,367 | 10.6% | |
| 1980 | 108,035 | 23.7% | |
| 1990 | 113,419 | 5.0% | |
| 2000 | 129,352 | 14.0% | |
| 2010 | 147,972 | 14.4% | |
| 2020 | 164,731 | 11.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 169,852 | [6] | 3.1% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790–1960[8] 1900–1990[9] 1990–2000[10] 2010–2020[1] | |||
2020 census edit
As of the 2020 census there were 164,731 people living in the county.[citation needed]
2010 census edit
As of the 2010 census, there were 147,972 people, 60,672 households, and 38,367 families residing in the county. The population density was 56.2 inhabitants per square mile (21.7/km2). There were 63,943 housing units at an average density of 24.3 per square mile (9.4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 90.7% white, 4.0% American Indian, 0.6% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.7% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 32.4% were German, 14.0% were Irish, 11.3% were English, 10.0% were American, and 9.9% were Norwegian.
Of the 60,672 households, 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 36.8% were non-families, and 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age was 38.3 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $48,641 and the median income for a family was $62,380. Males had a median income of $42,899 versus $30,403 for females. The per capita income for the county was $26,152. About 7.9% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.
Politics edit
Yellowstone County is rather conservative for an urban county. Its voters have been reliably Republican for the better part of a century. They have selected the Democratic Party candidate in only one national election since 1940 (as of 2020).
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2020 | 50,772 | 60.57% | 30,679 | 36.60% | 2,370 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 40,920 | 58.05% | 22,171 | 31.45% | 7,395 | 10.49% |
| 2012 | 40,500 | 58.86% | 26,403 | 38.37% | 1,904 | 2.77% |
| 2008 | 36,483 | 51.62% | 32,038 | 45.33% | 2,158 | 3.05% |
| 2004 | 40,903 | 61.71% | 24,120 | 36.39% | 1,263 | 1.91% |
| 2000 | 33,922 | 59.00% | 20,370 | 35.43% | 3,207 | 5.58% |
| 1996 | 26,367 | 47.18% | 22,992 | 41.14% | 6,523 | 11.67% |
| 1992 | 22,822 | 40.43% | 20,163 | 35.72% | 13,465 | 23.85% |
| 1988 | 28,069 | 55.42% | 21,987 | 43.41% | 591 | 1.17% |
| 1984 | 34,124 | 63.01% | 19,437 | 35.89% | 592 | 1.09% |
| 1980 | 27,332 | 56.57% | 15,272 | 31.61% | 5,709 | 11.82% |
| 1976 | 25,201 | 57.11% | 18,329 | 41.54% | 595 | 1.35% |
| 1972 | 25,205 | 62.64% | 13,602 | 33.80% | 1,430 | 3.55% |
| 1968 | 19,898 | 58.77% | 11,682 | 34.50% | 2,277 | 6.73% |
| 1964 | 15,571 | 46.85% | 17,446 | 52.49% | 222 | 0.67% |
| 1960 | 19,467 | 60.82% | 12,356 | 38.61% | 183 | 0.57% |
| 1956 | 18,664 | 64.91% | 10,088 | 35.09% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1952 | 17,556 | 66.61% | 8,750 | 33.20% | 51 | 0.19% |
| 1948 | 10,342 | 50.74% | 9,718 | 47.67% | 324 | 1.59% |
| 1944 | 8,706 | 51.44% | 8,140 | 48.09% | 79 | 0.47% |
| 1940 | 8,479 | 48.03% | 9,036 | 51.18% | 140 | 0.79% |
| 1936 | 5,193 | 37.05% | 8,575 | 61.18% | 248 | 1.77% |
| 1932 | 5,386 | 46.90% | 5,777 | 50.31% | 320 | 2.79% |
| 1928 | 6,904 | 68.08% | 3,205 | 31.60% | 32 | 0.32% |
| 1924 | 4,715 | 55.91% | 1,172 | 13.90% | 2,546 | 30.19% |
| 1920 | 5,714 | 65.08% | 2,782 | 31.69% | 284 | 3.23% |
| 1916 | 3,281 | 42.06% | 4,259 | 54.60% | 261 | 3.35% |
| 1912 | 1,004 | 26.23% | 1,193 | 31.17% | 1,631 | 42.61% |
| 1908 | 1,803 | 56.61% | 1,114 | 34.98% | 268 | 8.41% |
| 1904 | 1,249 | 70.41% | 436 | 24.58% | 89 | 5.02% |
| 1900 | 816 | 54.51% | 654 | 43.69% | 27 | 1.80% |
| 1896 | 429 | 42.52% | 575 | 56.99% | 5 | 0.50% |
| 1892 | 479 | 53.88% | 369 | 41.51% | 41 | 4.61% |
Communities edit
Cities edit
Town edit
Census-designated places edit
Other unincorporated communities edit
Ghost towns edit
Education edit
School districts include:
K-12 (unified):[18]
- Custer K-12 Schools
- Huntley Project K-12 Schools
- Lockwood K-12 Schools
High school districts:[18]
- Billings High School District
- Broadview High School District
- Laurel High School District
- Shepherd High School District
Elementary school districts:[18]
- Billings Elementary School District
- Blue Creek Elementary School District
- Broadview Elementary School District
- Canyon Creek Elementary School District
- Elder Grove Elementary School District
- Elysian Elementary School District
- Independent Elementary School District
- Laurel Elementary School District
- Molt Elementary School District
- Morin Elementary School District
- Pioneer Elementary School District
- Shepherd Elementary School District
- Yellowstone Academy Elementary School District
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. from the original on August 25, 2023. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ . Montana State Library, State of Montana. Archived from the original on July 15, 2007. Retrieved September 27, 2007.
- ^ "History of Yellowstone as a Place Name". www.yellowstone-online.com. from the original on October 23, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
- ^ . United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. from the original on June 18, 2022. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. from the original on July 1, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. from the original on May 30, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. from the original on September 22, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. from the original on March 23, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
- ^ "Anita · Montana 59006". Anita · Montana 59006. from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ "Billings Heights · Montana 59105". Billings Heights · Montana 59105. from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ "Bull Mountain · Montana 59064". Bull Mountain · Montana 59064. from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ "Indian Arrow · Montana 59037". Indian Arrow · Montana 59037. from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ "Yegen · Montana 59106". Yegen · Montana 59106. from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ a b c "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Yellowstone County, MT" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2024. - Text list
External links edit
- County website