Kevin, Montana facts for kids
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Kevin, Montana
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Location of Kevin, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Toole |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,330 ft (1,010 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 154 |
| • Density | 426.59/sq mi (164.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59454
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-40525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412830 |
Kevin is a small town located in Toole County, Montana, in the United States. In 2020, about 154 people lived there, which was the same number as in 2010. The town got its name from Thomas Kevin, who was in charge of a railway and irrigation company. Locals say the name 'Kevin' with a long 'E' sound, like 'Kee-vin'. Oil was found nearby in the Kevin Sunburst Oil Field in 1922, which was a big deal for the area.
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Exploring Kevin's Location and Land
Kevin is located in northern Montana. A major highway, Interstate 15, passes close to the town. You can get to Kevin from Exit 379. A nearby body of water is Goedertz Lake.
How Big is Kevin?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Kevin covers a total area of about 0.36 square miles (0.93 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.34 square miles (0.88 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Kevin?
The number of people living in Kevin has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from past censuses:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 324 | — | |
| 1940 | 360 | 11.1% | |
| 1960 | 375 | — | |
| 1970 | 250 | −33.3% | |
| 1980 | 208 | −16.8% | |
| 1990 | 185 | −11.1% | |
| 2000 | 178 | −3.8% | |
| 2010 | 154 | −13.5% | |
| 2020 | 154 | 0.0% | |
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Kevin's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 154 people living in Kevin. These people lived in 71 households, and 41 of these were families. The town had about 453 people per square mile. There were 90 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Kevin (98.7%) were White. A small number were African American (0.6%) or Native American (0.6%). About 0.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Kevin was 42 years old. About 26.6% of the residents were under 18. About 14.9% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the population (53.2%) was male, and 46.8% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Kevin (Montana) para niños
