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Phillips County, Montana

Coordinates: 48°16′N 107°55′W / 48.26°N 107.92°W / 48.26; -107.92
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Phillips County
County
Phillips County Courthouse in Malta
Phillips County Courthouse in Malta
Map of Montana highlighting Phillips County
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Map of the United States highlighting Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 48°16′N 107°55′W / 48.26°N 107.92°W / 48.26; -107.92
Country United States
State Montana
FoundedFebruary 5, 1915
SeatMalta
Largest cityMalta
Area
 • Total5,212 sq mi (13,500 km2)
 • Land5,140 sq mi (13,300 km2)
 • Water72 sq mi (190 km2)  1.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,217
 • Estimate 
(2022)
4,240 Increase
 • Density0.81/sq mi (0.31/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
  • Montana county number 11

Phillips County is a county in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,217.[1] Its county seat is Malta.[2] Before February 5, 1915, Phillips County was part of Blaine County, and before 1912 both were part of Chouteau County.[3] It was named for rancher and state senator Benjamin D. Phillips.

Its northern boundary is the Canada–United States border with Saskatchewan. The Missouri River defines its southern boundary.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 5,212 square miles (13,500 km2), of which 5,140 square miles (13,300 km2) is land and 72 square miles (190 km2) (1.4%) is water.[4] It is the second-largest county in Montana by land area and third-largest by total area.

Adjacent counties and rural municipalities

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National protected areas

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19209,311—
19308,208−11.8%
19407,892−3.8%
19506,334−19.7%
19606,027−4.8%
19705,386−10.6%
19805,367−0.4%
19905,163−3.8%
20004,601−10.9%
20104,253−7.6%
20204,217−0.8%
2022 (est.)4,240[5]0.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790–1960,[7] 1900–1990,[8]
1990–2000,[9] 2010–2020[1]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, there were 4,217 people living in the county.[citation needed]

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 4,253 people, 1,819 households, and 1,159 families residing in the county. The population density was 0.8 inhabitants per square mile (0.31/km2). There were 2,335 housing units at an average density of 0.5 per square mile (0.19/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 87.0% white, 8.3% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 4.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.9% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 26.2% were Norwegian, 24.3% were German, 13.4% were Irish, 10.1% were American, and 9.0% were English.

Of the 1,819 households, 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 36.3% were non-families, and 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.86. The median age was 46.8 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $36,453 and the median income for a family was $55,362. Males had a median income of $41,826 versus $26,417 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,227. About 11.4% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

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From its creation until 1964, voters of Phillips County were fairly balanced; they selected Democratic Party candidates in 58% of national elections. After 1964 the Republican presidential candidate has garnered the county's vote in every election.

United States presidential election results for Phillips County, Montana[10]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 1,936 81.28% 416 17.46% 30 1.26%
2016 1,723 79.36% 318 14.65% 130 5.99%
2012 1,688 75.76% 471 21.14% 69 3.10%
2008 1,423 67.03% 638 30.05% 62 2.92%
2004 1,677 77.28% 456 21.01% 37 1.71%
2000 1,727 77.51% 423 18.99% 78 3.50%
1996 1,392 55.44% 705 28.08% 414 16.49%
1992 1,026 39.09% 634 24.15% 965 36.76%
1988 1,462 60.26% 905 37.30% 59 2.43%
1984 1,934 70.35% 787 28.63% 28 1.02%
1980 1,723 64.95% 745 28.08% 185 6.97%
1976 1,347 54.18% 1,117 44.93% 22 0.88%
1972 1,659 64.88% 828 32.38% 70 2.74%
1968 1,353 51.41% 1,100 41.79% 179 6.80%
1964 1,242 43.47% 1,612 56.42% 3 0.11%
1960 1,457 49.81% 1,455 49.74% 13 0.44%
1956 1,605 52.94% 1,427 47.06% 0 0.00%
1952 1,771 58.70% 1,224 40.57% 22 0.73%
1948 964 37.52% 1,506 58.62% 99 3.85%
1944 1,089 42.82% 1,435 56.43% 19 0.75%
1940 1,110 32.98% 2,225 66.10% 31 0.92%
1936 850 24.33% 2,555 73.13% 89 2.55%
1932 1,127 33.90% 2,054 61.79% 143 4.30%
1928 1,671 59.09% 1,135 40.13% 22 0.78%
1924 1,236 46.69% 473 17.87% 938 35.44%
1920 1,693 67.13% 648 25.69% 181 7.18%
1916 999 42.42% 1,252 53.16% 104 4.42%

Communities

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City

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Towns

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Census-designated places

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Other unincorporated communities

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See also

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The fairgrounds for Phillips County

References

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  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Koschmann, A.H.; M.H. Bergendahl (1968). "Principal Gold-Producing Districts of the United States, Phillips County Montana Gold Production". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 17, 2008.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  5. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  8. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  10. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  11. ^ Bowdoin MT Google Maps (accessed January 4, 2019)
  12. ^ Caldwell MT Google Maps (accessed January 4, 2019)
  13. ^ Cole MT Google Maps (accessed January 4, 2019)
  14. ^ Content MT Google Maps (accessed January 4, 2019)
  15. ^ Cree Crossing MT Google Maps (accessed January 4, 2019)
  16. ^ Jordan Crossing MT Google Maps (accessed January 4, 2019)
  17. ^ Tattnall MT Google Maps (accessed January 4, 2019)
  18. ^ Wagner MT Google Maps (accessed January 4, 2019)
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Further reading

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