Kerr, Montana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kerr, Montana
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Location of Kerr, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,966 ft (904 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 273 |
| • Density | 300.00/sq mi (115.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-40355 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853181 |
Kerr is a small community in Lake County, Montana, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government. The population of Kerr was 273 people in 2020. This number has grown quite a bit from 2000, when only 17 people lived there!
Where is Kerr Located?
Kerr is in the north-central part of Lake County. You can find it right next to Polson, which is the main town in the county. The Flathead River forms the western edge of Kerr. This river flows out of Flathead Lake, a very large freshwater lake.
Land and Water Area
The community of Kerr covers a total area of about 2.63 square kilometers (which is about 1 square mile). Most of this area is land, around 2.36 square kilometers (0.91 square miles). The rest, about 0.28 square kilometers (0.11 square miles), is water. This means that over 10% of Kerr's area is covered by water!
Who Lives in Kerr?
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| 2020 | 273 | — | |
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Let's look at the people who live in Kerr. In the year 2000, there were 17 people living in 6 different homes. The population density was about 70 people per square mile. This means the area wasn't very crowded.
Community Makeup
Most of the people living in Kerr in 2000 were White (about 82%). A smaller group (about 18%) were Native American. About 12% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The population in Kerr in 2000 had a mix of ages.
- About 23.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 11.8% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- About 23.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Kerr in 2000 was 42 years. This shows a community with a good mix of families and older residents.
