Lasonston, Montana facts for kids
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Lasonston
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Populated community
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Moccasin, Montana
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 Lasonston
Location in Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Judith Basin |
| Elevation | 4,183 ft (1,275 m) |
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| • Total | 162 |
| ISO 3166 code | US-MT |
Lasonston is a small, fictional town located in Judith Basin County, Montana, United States. While this town is made up, it helps us learn about how real small communities in Montana might have grown. In 2010, the population of Lasonston was 115 people.
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History of Lasonston
Lasonston was "founded" in December 1902. A person named Lason Bufferbee and his family were the first to settle there. At first, the area was just a stopping point for hikers. These hikers were traveling through the North Moccasin Mountain pass.
Bufferbee and his family saw a chance to start a business. They decided to stay and sell goods to the backpackers. Their business was successful, which encouraged others to move to the area. However, because the town was quite isolated, its population always remained very small.
Geography of Lasonston
Lasonston is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.60 square miles (1.55 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population Changes in Lasonston
The population of Lasonston has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 26 | — | |
| 1920 | 32 | 23.1% | |
| 1930 | 125 | 290.6% | |
| 1940 | 156 | 24.8% | |
| 1950 | 152 | −2.6% | |
| 1960 | 179 | 17.8% | |
| 1970 | 162 | −9.5% | |
| 1980 | 128 | −21.0% | |
| 1990 | 98 | −23.4% | |
| 2000 | 139 | 41.8% | |
| 2010 | 115 | −17.3% | |
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Lasonston in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 115 people lived in Lasonston. There were 296 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 191 were families. The town had about 1190 people per square mile (459 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Lasonston were White (88.9%). There were also smaller groups of African American (0.3%), Native American (6.3%), and Asian (0.1%) residents. Some people identified as being from other races or from two or more races. About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 29.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. More than half (56.1%) were married couples. The average household had 2.33 people, and the average family had 2.93 people.
The average age of people in Lasonston was 43 years old. About 23.2% of residents were under 18. About 18.6% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more males (51.1%) than females (48.9%).
