Dutton, Montana facts for kids
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Dutton, Montana
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Location of Dutton, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Teton |
| Incorporated | 1935 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,701 ft (1,128 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 303 |
| • Density | 958.86/sq mi (369.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59433
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-22600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412453 |
Dutton is a small town in Teton County, Montana, in the United States. In 2020, about 303 people lived there.
The town got its name from Charles E. Dutton. He was a general agent for the Great Northern Railway. Dutton started as a train station on a line between Great Falls and Conrad.
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Exploring Dutton's Location and Land
Dutton is located in the state of Montana. The town covers a total area of about 0.82 square kilometers (0.32 square miles). All of this area is land.
The land around Dutton has gentle, rolling hills. You will also see many grassy meadows. This area is mostly used for farming. It is part of a special region called the "Golden Triangle." This region is famous for growing a lot of wheat and barley.
People Living in Dutton
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 447 | — | |
| 1950 | 431 | −3.6% | |
| 1960 | 504 | 16.9% | |
| 1970 | 415 | −17.7% | |
| 1980 | 359 | −13.5% | |
| 1990 | 392 | 9.2% | |
| 2000 | 389 | −0.8% | |
| 2010 | 316 | −18.8% | |
| 2020 | 303 | −4.1% | |
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Dutton's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 316 people living in Dutton. These people lived in 149 different homes. About 92 of these were families.
Most people in Dutton were White (96.8%). A small number were Native American (0.3%). About 2.8% of people were from two or more races. Around 4.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 24.8% of homes had children under 18. Many homes (49.7%) had married couples living together. Some homes had a female head (8.7%) or a male head (3.4%) without a spouse. About 38.3% of homes were not families.
Many people (36.9%) lived alone. About 20.2% of these were people aged 65 or older. The average home had 2.12 people. The average family had 2.76 people.
The average age in Dutton was 48.9 years. About 20.6% of people were under 18. About 23.7% were 65 or older. The town had slightly more females (52.2%) than males (47.8%).
Arts and Community Life
The Dutton Library serves the town. It is a place where people can read books and learn.
Learning and Schools
Students from Dutton and Brady go to school together. Brady is about 15 kilometers (9 miles) north of Dutton. They form one school district.
The Dutton/Brady Public School District teaches students from kindergarten through 12th grade. In 2022, there were 134 students in the district. The high school team is called the Diamond Backs.
News and Radio
Dutton is part of the Great Falls media market. This means it gets news and media from that larger city.
Dutton used to have its own newspaper. It was called The Dutton Wheat Center News. Another newspaper, the Fairfield Sun Times, bought it. The Sun Times keeps old copies of The Wheat Center News.
There is also an FM radio station licensed in Dutton. It is called KVVR. This station plays adult contemporary music.
Roads and Transportation
Interstate 15 goes through Dutton. You can get to the town from Exit 313. Highway 221 also ends in Dutton. This highway travels from Choteau.
Famous People from Dutton
- Frank Akins – He was a Washington Redskins running back in football. He was born in Dutton.
- Lloyd J. Andrews – He was a politician and businessman from Washington state. He was also born in Dutton.
See also
In Spanish: Dutton (Montana) para niños
