Beaver Creek, Montana facts for kids
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Beaver Creek, Montana
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Location of Beaver Creek, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Hill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.59 sq mi (11.88 km2) |
| • Land | 4.59 sq mi (11.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,579 ft (786 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 311 |
| • Density | 67.79/sq mi (26.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-04575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853173 |
Beaver Creek is a small community located in Hill County, Montana, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined by the government just for counting people and collecting information. In 2020, about 311 people lived in Beaver Creek.
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Where is Beaver Creek Located?
Beaver Creek is found in the eastern part of Hill County. You can find its exact spot using coordinates like 48°33′18″N 109°47′16″W / 48.55500°N 109.78778°W. A nearby community called Herron is just to its east.
Travel and Roads
A major road, U.S. Route 2, goes through the northern part of Beaver Creek. If you travel east on this road for about 5 miles (8 km), you'll reach Havre. Havre is the main town and county seat for Hill County. Going west on U.S. Route 2 will take you about 97 miles (156 km) to Shelby.
Size of the Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Beaver Creek covers a total area of about 4.6 square miles (11.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Beaver Creek?
The number of people living in Beaver Creek changes over time. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| 2020 | 311 | — | |
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Population Details
In the year 2000, there were 291 people living in Beaver Creek. These people lived in 109 different homes, and 89 of those were families. Most of the people living there were White. A small number of people were Native American or from two or more racial backgrounds.
Families and Age Groups
Many homes in Beaver Creek had children under 18 living there. Most of the homes were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.67 people.
The population in 2000 included people of all ages. About 25.4% were under 18 years old. About 10.7% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Beaver Creek was 40 years old. There were slightly more males than females in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Beaver Creek (Montana) para niños
