Judith Basin County, Montana

Judith Basin County is a county in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 2,072.[1] Its county seat is the town of Stanford.[2]

Judith Basin County
U.S. county
Judith Basin County Courthouse in Stanford
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 47°02′N 110°16′W
Country United States
State Montana
FoundedDecember 10, 1920
SeatStanford
Largest townStanford
Area
 • Total1,871 sq mi (4,850 km2)
 • Land1,870 sq mi (4,800 km2)
 • Water0.8 sq mi (2 km2)  0.04%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,072
 • Estimate 
(2018)
1,952
 • Density1.1/sq mi (0.43/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.co.judith-basin.mt.us
 
  • Montana county number 36

History

Judith Basin County was formed of area taken from western Fergus County, Montana and eastern Cascade County, Montana on December 10, 1920.[3][4] In 1895, Yogo sapphires were discovered at Yogo Gulch, about 15 miles southwest of Utica, which at the time was in Fergus County.

Geography

According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,871 square miles (4,850 km2), of which 1,870 square miles (4,800 km2) is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) (0.04%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Politics

This small county strongly leans Republican; a Democrat has not won this county since Lyndon Johnson's landslide win in 1964.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[6]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 72.2% 872 19.5% 235 8.4% 101
2012 70.3% 854 27.7% 337 2.0% 24
2008 64.8% 801 32.1% 397 3.1% 38
2004 73.4% 944 25.0% 322 1.6% 20
2000 75.8% 1,057 19.9% 278 4.2% 59
1996 56.3% 753 33.8% 452 9.9% 133
1992 42.2% 610 28.3% 409 29.6% 428
1988 59.5% 902 38.9% 590 1.6% 24
1984 67.7% 1,050 31.2% 483 1.1% 17
1980 63.3% 1,030 29.5% 480 7.2% 117
1976 50.1% 809 47.8% 772 2.0% 33
1972 59.5% 961 34.5% 557 6.0% 96
1968 53.0% 804 40.0% 606 7.0% 106
1964 45.1% 678 54.7% 822 0.1% 2
1960 46.1% 721 53.8% 842 0.1% 1
1956 48.2% 789 51.8% 848 0.0% 0
1952 58.0% 1,074 40.3% 746 1.8% 33
1948 36.6% 609 56.2% 934 7.2% 119
1944 39.6% 691 60.1% 1,049 0.4% 7
1940 35.0% 670 63.5% 1,215 1.5% 28
1936 28.9% 645 68.8% 1,534 2.3% 52
1932 33.8% 720 60.1% 1,280 6.2% 131
1928 56.8% 1,342 41.4% 978 1.9% 44
1924 41.3% 888 22.4% 480 36.3% 780

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19305,238—
19403,655−30.2%
19503,200−12.4%
19603,085−3.6%
19702,667−13.5%
19802,646−0.8%
19902,282−13.8%
20002,3292.1%
20102,072−11.0%
Est. 20181,952[7]−5.8%
US Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2018[1]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census,[12] there were 2,329 people, 951 households, and 661 families living in the county. The population density was <1/km² (1/sq mi). There were 1,325 housing units at an average density of <1/km² (1/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 98.63% White, 0.04% Black or African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.04% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. 0.56% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 27.1% were of German, 11.3% Norwegian, 10.0% Irish, 9.8% English and 8.7% American ancestry. 92.0% spoke English and 7.5% German as their first language. Many of the German-speaking residents of Judith Basin County are Hutterites.

There were 951 households out of which 30.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.70% were married couples living together, 4.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.40% were non-families. 27.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.02.

the county population contained 26.80% under the age of 18, 4.60% from 18 to 24, 23.30% from 25 to 44, 28.20% from 45 to 64, and 17.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 107.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $29,241, and the median income for a family was $34,243. Males had a median income of $21,789 versus $14,615 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,291. About 16.30% of families and 21.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.60% of those under age 18 and 13.30% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 2,072 people, 924 households, and 600 families living in the county.[13] The population density was 1.1 inhabitants per square mile (0.42/km2). There were 1,336 housing units at an average density of 0.7 per square mile (0.27/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 98.3% white, 0.8% American Indian, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 30.9% were German, 16.7% were English, 16.1% were Irish, 10.3% were Norwegian, 6.7% were Czech, 5.0% were Danish, and 1.7% were American.[15]

Of the 924 households, 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 35.1% were non-families, and 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.80. The median age was 48.3 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $41,473 and the median income for a family was $54,479. Males had a median income of $36,295 versus $29,750 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,029. About 6.4% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.[16]

Communities

City

Town

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

Ghost town

See also

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. "Descriptions – County Boundaries" (PDF). Montana Legislature. p. 22. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
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  12. "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  13. "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.
  14. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau]]. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
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  17. Hughesville MT Google Maps (accessed 2 January 2019)
  18. Kolin, Judith Basin County MT Google Maps (accessed 2 January 2019)
  19. Sapphire Village MT Google Maps (accessed 2 January 2019)
  20. Sipple MT Google Maps (accessed 2 January 2019)
  21. Spion Kop MT Google Maps (accessed 2 January 2019)
  22. Surprise Creek Colony MT Google Maps (accessed 2 January 2019)
  23. Windham, Judith Basin County MT Google Maps (accessed 2 January 2019)

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