Valley County, Montana

Valley County is a county in the U.S. state of Montana. Valley County was created in 1893 with area partitioned from Dawson County.[1] As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 7,369.[2] Its county seat is Glasgow.[3] It is located on the Canada–United States border with Saskatchewan.

Valley County
U.S. county
Valley County Courthouse in Glasgow
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 48°22′N 106°40′W
Country United States
State Montana
Founded1893
SeatGlasgow
Largest cityGlasgow
Area
 • Total5,062 sq mi (13,110 km2)
 • Land4,926 sq mi (12,760 km2)
 • Water136 sq mi (350 km2)  2.7%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total7,369
 • Estimate 
(2018)
7,437
 • Density1.5/sq mi (0.56/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitevalleycountymt.net
 
  • Montana county number 20

Geography

According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 5,062 square miles (13,110 km2), of which 4,926 square miles (12,760 km2) is land and 136 square miles (350 km2) (2.7%) is water.[4] It is Montana's fourth-largest county by total area.

Major highways

Adjacent counties and rural municipalities

National protected area

Economy

Agriculture is the major economic activity of Valley County. The US Air Force operated Glasgow Air Force Base at St. Marie until 1976, which was a strong influence on the local economy until its closure.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19004,355—
191013,630213.0%
192011,542−15.3%
193011,181−3.1%
194015,18135.8%
195011,353−25.2%
196017,08050.4%
197011,471−32.8%
198010,250−10.6%
19908,239−19.6%
20007,675−6.8%
20107,369−4.0%
Est. 20187,437[5]0.9%
US Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2018[2]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census,[10] there were 7,675 people, 3,150 households, and 2,129 families living in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile (1/km²). There were 4,847 housing units at an average density of 1.0/square mile (0.4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 88.14% White, 0.13% Black or African American, 9.42% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. 0.78% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 28.2% were of German, 24.0% Norwegian, 6.4% American, 6.0% English and 5.5% Irish ancestry.

There were 3,150 households out of which 29.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.50% were married couples living together, 8.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.40% were non-families. 29.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.93.

The county population contained 25.10% under the age of 18, 6.00% from 18 to 24, 24.30% from 25 to 44, 25.60% from 45 to 64, and 19.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 98.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,979, and the median income for a family was $39,044. Males had a median income of $27,233 versus $17,686 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,246. About 9.50% of families and 13.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.40% of those under age 18 and 14.40% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 7,369 people, 3,198 households, and 1,997 families living in the county.[11] The population density was 1.5 inhabitants per square mile (0.58/km2). There were 4,879 housing units at an average density of 1.0/square mile (0.4/km²).[12] The racial makeup of the county was 87.0% white, 9.8% American Indian, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.3% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 33.4% were German, 27.9% were Norwegian, 12.4% were Irish, 10.3% were English, and 6.8% were American.[13]

Of the 3,198 households, 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 37.6% were non-families, and 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.88. The median age was 46.4 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $42,050 and the median income for a family was $54,096. Males had a median income of $40,802 versus $30,272 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,305. About 5.7% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.0% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.[14]

Politics

Valley County voters vote reliably Republican in national elections. Since 1964, they have selected the Democratic Party candidate only once (1992, due to strong showing by third-party candidate Ross Perot, which split the Republican voters).

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 69.3% 2,698 22.8% 886 8.0% 310
2012 60.6% 2,337 35.9% 1,385 3.6% 137
2008 54.2% 2,121 42.1% 1,645 3.7% 145
2004 61.6% 2,476 35.6% 1,431 2.8% 111
2000 63.1% 2,500 32.1% 1,273 4.8% 190
1996 43.7% 1,838 39.8% 1,674 16.5% 695
1992 32.8% 1,497 37.5% 1,715 29.7% 1,356
1988 52.4% 2,467 46.0% 2,163 1.6% 76
1984 61.9% 3,123 36.6% 1,849 1.5% 74
1980 62.5% 3,242 30.2% 1,567 7.3% 381
1976 50.8% 2,520 47.4% 2,352 1.8% 87
1972 60.0% 3,210 36.9% 1,973 3.1% 165
1968 49.4% 2,290 41.6% 1,926 9.0% 416
1964 40.5% 2,077 59.2% 3,032 0.3% 16
1960 44.7% 2,387 55.2% 2,953 0.1% 6
1956 48.4% 2,357 51.6% 2,511 0.0% 0
1952 53.3% 2,462 46.1% 2,130 0.6% 29
1948 33.5% 1,375 61.7% 2,535 4.9% 200
1944 37.4% 1,341 61.3% 2,196 1.3% 45
1940 30.9% 1,597 67.7% 3,493 1.4% 72
1936 14.1% 996 83.1% 5,862 2.8% 199
1932 30.4% 1,242 61.1% 2,499 8.6% 351
1928 63.9% 2,330 35.5% 1,294 0.7% 25
1924 51.1% 1,555 16.3% 497 32.6% 991
1920 62.9% 2,096 26.9% 895 10.3% 342
1916 32.3% 1,111 61.1% 2,102 6.7% 229
1912 25.8% 668 26.9% 696 47.2% 1,221
1908 59.1% 843 35.3% 503 5.6% 80
1904 67.7% 742 30.6% 335 1.7% 19

Communities

City

Towns

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Ghost towns

Census Maps
Valley County Census Districts 1940
Valley County Census Districts, colored, 2010 U.S. Census

See also

References
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