Lewistown Heights, Montana facts for kids
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Lewistown Heights, Montana
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Location of Lewistown Heights, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Fergus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.36 sq mi (6.10 km2) |
| • Land | 2.36 sq mi (6.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,947 ft (1,203 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 364 |
| • Density | 154.43/sq mi (59.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-43400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853184 |
Lewistown Heights is a small community in Montana, United States. It is not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government defines for gathering population information. Lewistown Heights is located in Fergus County. In 2020, about 364 people lived there.
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Where is Lewistown Heights?
Lewistown Heights is located in the state of Montana. It is found northwest of Lewistown, which is the main town in Fergus County.
The community has clear boundaries. To the south, you'll find Valach Road. Joyland Road is to the east. Wolverine Creek Road marks the northern border. To the west, the community is bordered by Wolverine Creek. Downtown Lewistown is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the southeast.
Area Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, Lewistown Heights covers a total area of about 2.36 square miles (6.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Lewistown Heights?
The number of people living in Lewistown Heights changes over time.
- In 2000, there were 365 people.
- In 2010, the population grew to 407 people.
- By 2020, the population was 364 people.
Population Details
In 2000, there were 365 people living in Lewistown Heights. These people lived in 138 households, and 93 of these were families. The area had about 155.6 people per square mile (60.1 people per square kilometer). There were also 149 housing units, which are homes or apartments.
Most people in Lewistown Heights in 2000 were White (94.52%). There were also smaller numbers of African American, Native American, and people from other backgrounds. About 1.64% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 138 households in 2000:
- 32.6% had children under 18 living with them.
- 57.2% were married couples living together.
- 5.8% were led by a female with no husband present.
- 18.8% of households were individuals living alone.
- 8.7% had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household had 2.64 people, and the average family had 3.13 people.
Age Distribution
The population in 2000 was spread out across different age groups:
- 29.0% were under 18 years old.
- 6.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.5% were 65 years or older.
The median age, which is the middle age of all people, was 37 years.
Income and Poverty
In 2000, the median income for a household in Lewistown Heights was $31,154 per year. For a family, the median income was $34,063 per year. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the community was $11,274.
About 9.3% of families and 15.6% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 12.7% of those under 18 years old.
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| 2020 | 364 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Lewistown Heights (Montana) para niños
