Charlo, Montana

Charlo (Salish: sallu [1]) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lake County, Montana, United States. The population was 379 at the 2010 census,[2] down from 439 at the 2000 census. The 2018 estimate is 320.[3]

Charlo, Montana
Census-designated place
Location of Charlo, Montana
Coordinates: 47°26′24″N 114°10′23″W
Country	United States
State	Montana
County	Lake
Area
• Total	2.00 sq mi (5.19 km^2)
• Land	1.99 sq mi (5.16 km^2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km^2)
Elevation	2,936 ft (895 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	379
• Density	190/sq mi (73.5/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code	59824
Area code(s)	406
FIPS code	30-13900
GNIS feature ID	0769768

Geography

Charlo is located in southern Lake County at 47°26′24″N 114°10′23″W (47.440017, -114.173171),[4] along Montana Highway 212. It is 4 miles (6 km) west of U.S. Route 93 and 22 miles (35 km) south of Polson, the county seat. Via Highway 212 it is 13 miles (21 km) northeast of Dixon. Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge, surrounding Ninepipe Reservoir, is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of Charlo.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km²), of which 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²), or 0.58%, are water.[5]

Charlo is within the Flathead Indian Reservation.

Demographics

Warning

The 2000 data below is out of date. To access the last available data (2018 estimate), connect to data.census.gov. Note that the numbers are estimated with an important margin error. It would be better to wait the results of the 2020 Census.

2000 Data

At the 2000 census,[6] there were 439 people, 166 households and 112 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 219.4 per square mile (84.7/km²). There were 175 housing units at an average density of 87.5 per square mile (33.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 76.77% White, 1.14% African American, 17.77% Native American, 2.05% from other races, and 2.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.73% of the population.

There were 166 households of which 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.22.

36.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males.

The median household income was $24,167 and the median family income was $32,500. Males had a median income of $25,577 and females $17,250. The per capita income was $10,687. About 16.0% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.9% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Town events

Each year, residents of Charlo host a Fourth of July parade and cookout along Main Street (Highway 212). Regular participants include local equestrian units, Charlo "all school" alumni, representatives from all branches of military service, and the local fire department.

Conservation

Charlo borders several protected areas, including the Herak Waterfowl Production area and Ninepipes Reservoir. These protected areas, along with seasonal flood irrigation, provide habitats for various native fauna such as white-tailed deer, pheasants, bald eagles, and western painted turtles.

Charlo is host of Owl Research Institute managing scientific research on Owls of all species. Close to the lake, are implemented 2 platforms for osprey nests. During the 2020 season, the first nest, used by ospreys in 2019, was squattered by geese and the osprey family - Charlie and Charlotte - moved to the second one. Actually, they are taking care of two chicks.

References

1. Tachini, Pete (2010). Seliš nyoʻnuntn, Medicine for the Salish language : English to Salish translation dictionary (2nd ed.). Pablo, MT: Salish Kootenai College Press. p. 109. ISBN 9781934594063.
2. "Total Population: 2010 Census DEC Summary File 1 (P1), Charlo CDP, Montana". data.census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
3. https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=charlo%20mt&g=1600000US3013900&hidePreview=false&tid=ACSDP5Y2018.DP05&vintage=2018&layer=VT_2018_160_00_PY_D1&cid=DP05_0001E
4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
5. "U.S. Gazetteer Files: 2019: Places: Montana". U.S. Census Bureau Geography Division. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.