Camp Three, Montana facts for kids
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Camp Three, Montana
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Location in Musselshell County and the state of Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Musselshell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.45 sq mi (11.54 km2) |
| • Land | 4.45 sq mi (11.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,225 ft (983 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 138 |
| • Density | 30.98/sq mi (11.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
59072 (Roundup)
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-11995 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853176 |
Camp Three is a small community in Musselshell County, Montana, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, even if it's not an officially organized town or city. In 2020, about 138 people lived in Camp Three. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 173 people lived there.
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Where is Camp Three Located?
Camp Three is found in the western part of Musselshell County. It sits right next to the city of Roundup, which is the main town in the county.
Roads and Rivers Near Camp Three
Major roads run close to Camp Three. U.S. Route 87 goes along its eastern side, north of Roundup. Both Route 87 and Route 12 pass through the southern part of Camp Three after going through Roundup. The southern edge of the community follows the Musselshell River. This river flows northeast and eventually joins the larger Missouri River.
How Big is Camp Three?
The total area of Camp Three is about 4.45 square miles (11.54 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or big rivers inside its borders.
Who Lives in Camp Three?
The population of Camp Three has changed a bit over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 138 | — | |
| 2010 | 173 | 25.4% | |
| 2020 | 138 | −20.2% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 138 people living in Camp Three. These people lived in 77 different homes. About 35 of these homes were families. The community was mostly made up of people who identified as White. A small number of people identified as Native American, Asian, or from two or more races.
Homes and Families
Out of the 77 homes in 2000, a small number had children under 18 living there. Many homes were made up of individuals living alone, especially people aged 65 or older. The average number of people in each home was about 1.79.
Age of Residents
The people living in Camp Three in 2000 were of various ages. About 11.6% were under 18 years old. The largest group, about 34.8%, were between 45 and 64 years old. A good number of residents, about 23.9%, were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Camp Three was 51 years old.
