Lodge Pole, Montana facts for kids
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Lodge Pole, Montana
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Location of Lodge Pole, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Blaine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.39 sq mi (34.68 km2) |
| • Land | 13.39 sq mi (34.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,409 ft (1,039 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 294 |
| • Density | 21.96/sq mi (8.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-44350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0773540 |
Lodge Pole is a small community in Blaine County, Montana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 294 people lived there.
Lodge Pole is located inside the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. This reservation is home to both the Assiniboine people and the Gros Ventre people. Lodge Pole is near the southern part of this reservation. The community of Hays is also nearby, located to the west-southwest.
Location and Land
Lodge Pole is found at specific coordinates: 48 degrees, 1 minute, 58 seconds North and 108 degrees, 32 minutes, 9 seconds West.
The United States Census Bureau says that Lodge Pole covers a total area of about 34.7 square kilometers (about 13.4 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
People of Lodge Pole
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| 2020 | 294 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 214 people living in Lodge Pole. These people lived in 59 different households. Most of the people in Lodge Pole are Native American, making up about 96.73% of the population. A small number of residents were White or from two or more races.
Even though the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation is shared by the Assiniboine and Gros Ventre tribes, Lodge Pole is mainly home to the Assiniboine people. The nearby community of Hays is where many Gros Ventre people live.
Many households in Lodge Pole have children. In 2000, about half of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3 to 4 people.
The population of Lodge Pole includes people of all ages. In 2000, a large part of the population, about 45%, was under 18 years old. The median age was 24 years. This means half the people were younger than 24 and half were older.
Schools in the Community
Lodge Pole has its own elementary school for younger students. When students are ready for high school, they usually go to Hays-Lodgepole High School. This high school is located in the nearby community of Hays.
