Bainville, Montana facts for kids
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Bainville, Montana
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Location of Bainville, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Roosevelt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,965 ft (599 m) |
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| • Total | 271 |
| • Density | 214.40/sq mi (82.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59212
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-03400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411660 |
Bainville is a small town in Roosevelt County, Montana, United States. In 2020, about 271 people lived there.
The town got its name from Charles M. Bain. He was an early resident and the first person to run the post office in Bainville. The town celebrated its 100th birthday on July 4, 2006!
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Where is Bainville?
Bainville is located in the state of Montana. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 1.02 square miles (3.27 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Bainville?
The number of people living in Bainville has changed over the years.
- In 1920, there were 396 people.
- By 1950, the population was 356.
- In 2000, it was 153 people.
- The population grew to 208 in 2010.
- In 2020, 271 people called Bainville home.
More About the People (2010)
In 2010, there were 208 people living in Bainville. Most residents, about 85.6%, were White. About 11.1% were Native American. A small group, 3.4%, were from two or more races.
The average age in town was about 30.8 years old. Many young people lived there, with 34.1% of residents being under 18. About 11.1% of the people were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males (52.4%) than females (47.6%).
Getting Around Bainville
The Amtrak train, called the Empire Builder, goes through Bainville. This train travels between Seattle or Portland and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Bainville. The closest train station is in Williston, which is about 28 miles (45 km) to the east.
Schools in Bainville
Bainville has its own public school. Students can attend from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The high school team is known as the Bainville Bulldogs!
See also
In Spanish: Bainville (Montana) para niños
