Ismay, Montana facts for kids
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Ismay, Montana
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Location of Ismay, Montana
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 Ismay, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Custer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,536 ft (773 m) |
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| • Total | 17 |
| • Density | 40.48/sq mi (15.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59336
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-38950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412796 |
Ismay is a small town in Custer County, Montana, United States. It has a post office and a church. There are no other businesses or services in Ismay.
In 2020, only 17 people lived in Ismay. This makes it the smallest incorporated town in the entire state of Montana.
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The Name of Ismay
The town's name is a mix of two names: Isabella and May. These were the daughters of Albert J. Earling. He was an important leader for the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway.
Other towns were also named after people connected to this railway. These include Earling, Iowa, Marmarth, North Dakota, and Alberton, Montana.
Joe, Montana Stunt
In 1993, a radio station in Kansas City, KYYS, did a fun publicity stunt. They convinced the town of Ismay to unofficially change its name to Joe, Montana. This was a tribute to the famous NFL quarterback Joe Montana.
Where Ismay Is Located
Ismay is located in eastern Montana. It sits between the towns of Baker, Montana and Terry.
The town is on the BNSF Railway's Hettinger Subdivision. This railway line used to be a main route for the Milwaukee Road railway.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Ismay covers a total area of about 0.42 square miles (1.09 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 344 | — | |
| 1930 | 277 | −19.5% | |
| 1940 | 176 | −36.5% | |
| 1950 | 182 | 3.4% | |
| 1960 | 59 | −67.6% | |
| 1970 | 40 | −32.2% | |
| 1980 | 31 | −22.5% | |
| 1990 | 19 | −38.7% | |
| 2000 | 26 | 36.8% | |
| 2010 | 19 | −26.9% | |
| 2020 | 17 | −10.5% | |
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Ismay's population has changed a lot over the years. In 1920, over 300 people lived there. But the number of residents has slowly gone down since then.
Ismay in 2020
The 2020 census counted 17 people living in Ismay. These people lived in 12 different homes. The average income for a household was about $56,539.
Ismay in 2010
In 2010, there were 19 people living in Ismay. They lived in 9 households, and 5 of these were families. The town had 13 housing units in total.
All the people living in Ismay in 2010 were White. About 26% of the residents were under 18 years old. Most people were between 45 and 64 years old. There were slightly more males than females.
