Klein, Montana facts for kids
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Klein, Montana
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Location in Musselshell County and the state of Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Musselshell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.85 sq mi (33.28 km2) |
| • Land | 12.85 sq mi (33.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,284 ft (1,001 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 163 |
| • Density | 12.68/sq mi (4.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59072 (Roundup)
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-41050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0773097 |
Klein is a small place in Musselshell County, Montana, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. Klein includes a few smaller areas like Gibbtown and Farralltown. In 2020, about 163 people lived there.
Where is Klein Located?
Klein is in the western part of Musselshell County. The Musselshell River is just north of Klein. Another CDP called Camp Three is also nearby to the north.
The county seat, Roundup, is about 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of Klein. U.S. Route 87 goes through Klein from north to south. This road connects with U.S. Route 12 just north of Klein. If you go south on US 87, you'll reach Billings in about 45 miles (72 km).
The total area of Klein is about 12.9 square miles (33.28 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Klein
The number of people living in Klein has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 188 | — | |
| 2010 | 168 | −10.6% | |
| 2020 | 163 | −3.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 188 people living in Klein. Most of the people were White, and a small number were Native American or Pacific Islander. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
There were 69 households in Klein in 2000. A household is a group of people living together. Many of these households were married couples. About 30% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The people in Klein were of different ages. About 22% were under 18 years old. About 13% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Klein was 45 years old.
Local News and Radio
Klein has its own local newspaper called the Roundup Record-Tribune. This newspaper comes out every week. It shares news for Musselshell County and the areas around it. There is also a local radio station, KLMB, which is licensed in Klein.
See also
In Spanish: Klein (Montana) para niños
