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Manhattan, Montana
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Heart of the Gallatin Valley
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Location of Manhattan, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Gallatin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.74 sq mi (4.50 km2) |
| • Land | 1.74 sq mi (4.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,246 ft (1,294 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,086 |
| • Density | 1,199.54/sq mi (463.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59741
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-47575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0773857 |
Manhattan is a town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States. The population was 2,086 at the 2020 census. It is part of the 'Bozeman Micropolitan Statistical Area'.
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History
In 1865, the town was called Hamilton. This changed in 1883 when they named it Moreland after the Moreland Irrigation Canal. Eventually it was changed to Manhattan after a malting company in the rise of the barley empire.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.93 square miles (5.00 km2), all land.
The Gallatin River is east and north of town. The Bridger Mountains are to the north and the Gallatin Mountains are to the south.
Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Manhattan has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 591 | — | |
| 1930 | 501 | −15.2% | |
| 1940 | 646 | 28.9% | |
| 1950 | 716 | 10.8% | |
| 1960 | 889 | 24.2% | |
| 1970 | 816 | −8.2% | |
| 1980 | 988 | 21.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,034 | 4.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,396 | 35.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,520 | 8.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,086 | 37.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,520 people, 622 households, and 405 families living in the town. The population density was 787.6 inhabitants per square mile (304.1/km2). There were 733 housing units at an average density of 379.8 per square mile (146.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.2% White, 0.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.
There were 622 households, of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.9% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.02.
The median age in the town was 41.2 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 29.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.
Education
Manhattan School District #3 educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Manhattan High School's team name is the Tigers. In 2022, the high school had 260 students with 18.8 full-time equivalency teachers.
Manhattan Christian High School is a private school located in nearby Churchill.
Manhattan has a public library, the Manhattan Community Library, which is part of the Manhattan High School.
Media
Manhattan is located in the Bozeman media market.
The FM radio stations KKQX and KPWS-LP are licensed in Manhattan. KKQX airs a variety classic rock music and KPWS-LP is owned by the school district.
Infrastructure
Interstate 90 passes by town, with access via exit 288.
The nearest airport is Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.
Popular culture
In the mid-1990s the town of Manhattan was featured on the "Real Food for Real People" national advertising campaign by the Beef Industry.
See also
In Spanish: Manhattan (Montana) para niños
