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Bainville, Montana
Location of Bainville, Montana
Location of Bainville, Montana
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
1,975 ft (602 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 271
 • Density 214.40/sq mi (82.76/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59212
Area code(s) 406
FIPS code 30-03400
GNIS feature ID 0802007

Bainville is a town in Roosevelt County, Montana, United States. The population was 271 at the 2020 census. It is named for Charles M. Bain, an early resident and the town's first postmaster. Bainville celebrated its centennial on July 4, 2006.

Geography

Bainville is located at 48°8′26″N 104°13′15″W / 48.14056°N 104.22083°W / 48.14056; -104.22083 (48.140470, -104.220900).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.02 square miles (2.64 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 396
1930 471 18.9%
1940 403 −14.4%
1950 356 −11.7%
1960 285 −19.9%
1970 217 −23.9%
1980 245 12.9%
1990 165 −32.7%
2000 153 −7.3%
2010 208 35.9%
2020 271 30.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 208 people, 85 households, and 52 families living in the town. The population density was 203.9 inhabitants per square mile (78.7/km2). There were 95 housing units at an average density of 93.1 per square mile (35.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 85.6% White, 11.1% Native American, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 85 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% 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 3.17.

The median age in the town was 30.8 years. 34.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 52.4% male and 47.6% female.

Transportation

Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Williston, 28 miles (45 km) to the east.

Education

Bainville Public School educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Bainville High School is known as the Bulldogs.

See also

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