Denton, Montana facts for kids
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Denton, Montana
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Location of Denton, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Fergus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.71 sq mi (1.85 km2) |
| • Land | 0.71 sq mi (1.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,593 ft (1,095 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 205 |
| • Density | 287.52/sq mi (110.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59430
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-20425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412418 |
Denton is a small town located in Fergus County, Montana, in the United States. In 2020, about 205 people lived there.
A company called Central Montana Rail, Inc. has its main office in Denton.
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History of Denton
How Denton Started
Denton got its name from a county in Missouri. The first postmaster, who was in charge of the mail, used to live there. A post office opened in Denton way back in 1888.
The town grew when the railroad tracks were built to this spot. This made it easier for people and goods to travel to and from Denton.
The West Wind Fire
In December 2021, a very fast-moving wildfire called the West Wind Fire swept through Denton. It was a difficult time for the town.
Twelve families lost their homes in the fire. Many other buildings were also damaged or destroyed. These included garages, barns, and tall grain elevators.
Luckily, everyone in Denton was evacuated just minutes before the fire arrived. This meant that no one was seriously hurt. The fire burned a huge area of land, about 10,000 acres (which is about 40 square kilometers).
Denton's Location and Size
Where is Denton?
Montana Highway 81 is a main road that goes right through the town of Denton. This highway helps connect Denton to other places in Montana.
How Big is Denton?
Denton is not a very large town. According to official measurements, the town covers an area of about 0.76 square miles (or 1.97 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
People of Denton
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Denton has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1920 | 431 | — | |
| 1930 | 345 | −20.0% | |
| 1940 | 406 | 17.7% | |
| 1950 | 435 | 7.1% | |
| 1960 | 410 | −5.7% | |
| 1970 | 398 | −2.9% | |
| 1980 | 356 | −10.6% | |
| 1990 | 350 | −1.7% | |
| 2000 | 301 | −14.0% | |
| 2010 | 255 | −15.3% | |
| 2020 | 205 | −19.6% | |
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Denton in 2010
In 2010, there were 255 people living in Denton. These people lived in 120 different homes. About 64 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Denton were White (99.2%). A small number (0.8%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 23% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (45%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother (4.2%) or a father (4.2%).
The average age of people in Denton in 2010 was about 44.8 years old. About 22.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, a good portion of the population (27.1%) was 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more males (51.8%) than females (48.2%).
Education in Denton
Denton Public Schools
Students in Denton attend Denton Public Schools. This school system teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
The school sports teams are known as the Trojans. In 2021, Denton High School had 19 students.
Famous People from Denton
- Don Koehler: He was one of the few people ever recorded to grow taller than eight feet!
- James A. Shelton: He was a Navy ensign (a type of officer). He bravely served during the Battle of Midway in World War II and received a special award called the Navy Cross after he passed away.
See also
In Spanish: Denton (Montana) para niños
