Carlton, Montana facts for kids
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Carlton, Montana
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 Carlton, Montana
Location in Montana
Carlton, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Missoula |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.18 sq mi (16.00 km2) |
| • Land | 6.16 sq mi (15.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,176 ft (968 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 721 |
| • Density | 117.06/sq mi (45.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59833 (Florence)
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-12435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583796 |
Carlton is a small community in Missoula County, Montana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for counting people. In 2020, about 721 people lived in Carlton.
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Exploring Carlton's Location
Carlton is located in the southern part of Missoula County. This area is in western Montana. It sits in the northern part of the beautiful Bitterroot Valley. The southern edge of Carlton is right next to the border of Ravalli County.
Roads and Nearby Towns
U.S. Route 93 is a main road that goes through Carlton. If you drive north on this road, you will reach Missoula in about 17 miles. Driving south for about 30 miles will take you to Hamilton. The post office that serves Carlton is in Florence, which is about 3 miles south. The ZIP code for this area is 59833.
Land and Water Features
Carlton covers an area of about 6.18 square miles. Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.02 square miles, is water. The Bitterroot River flows north and forms the eastern border of the community. Carlton Creek also flows through the middle of the area. It joins Sin-tin-tin-em-ska Creek, which is another creek that flows north into the Bitterroot River.
Who Lives in Carlton?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 694 | — | |
| 2020 | 721 | 3.9% | |
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The number of people living in Carlton has changed a little over time. In 2010, the population was 694 people. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 721 people. This information comes from the official U.S. Census.
Learning in Carlton
Students in Carlton attend schools that are part of the Florence-Carlton K-12 Schools district. This school district teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The schools are located in Florence.
See also
In Spanish: Carlton (Montana) para niños
