Black Eagle, Montana facts for kids
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Black Eagle, Montana
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Location of Black Eagle, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Cascade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.73 sq mi (4.48 km2) |
| • Land | 1.54 sq mi (3.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,471 ft (1,058 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 949 |
| • Density | 615.83/sq mi (237.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59414
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-07150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407855 |
Black Eagle is a small community in Cascade County, Montana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for gathering population data. In 2010, about 904 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew slightly to 949. Black Eagle is located very close to the larger city of Great Falls.
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History of Black Eagle
Black Eagle has an interesting past. It was once called "Little Chicago." This name came from the many factories and processing plants, called smelters and refineries, that were active in the area. These plants processed metals and other materials.
The official name "Black Eagle" was given when the post office opened in 1917. The town was named after the Black Eagle Falls on the nearby Missouri River. These falls got their name from Captain Meriwether Lewis, a famous explorer.
A large factory called the Boston & Montana smelter started being built in 1891. This big building became a key part of the town's look for many years. However, it was taken down on September 18, 1982.
Geography of Black Eagle
Black Eagle is located in a scenic part of Montana. It is close to Giant Springs State Park, a popular place to visit. The community covers a total area of about 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2). Most of this area, about 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), is water.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 949 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 914 people living in Black Eagle. The population density was about 590.3 inhabitants per square mile (227.9/km2), meaning there were about 590 people per square mile. The community had 418 households at that time. The average household had about 2.19 people.
The people living in Black Eagle come from different backgrounds. About 88% of the people were White, and about 7.6% were Native American. A small number of people were African American or Asian. About 2.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in Black Eagle in 2000 was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38, and half were older. About 23.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
Climate in Black Eagle
Black Eagle has a type of weather called a semi-arid climate. This means it is generally dry, but not as dry as a desert. It often has hot summers and cold winters, with not a lot of rain or snow compared to other places. On climate maps, this type of weather is often shown as "BSk."
See also
In Spanish: Black Eagle (Montana) para niños
