Pinesdale, Montana facts for kids
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Pinesdale, Montana
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Location of Pinesdale, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Ravalli |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2) |
| • Land | 1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,970 ft (1,210 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 805 |
| • Density | 621.14/sq mi (239.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59841
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-57700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0794602 |
Pinesdale is a small town located in Ravalli County, Montana, in the United States. In 2020, about 805 people lived there. The town officially became a town in 1980. It was first settled in the early 1960s by a religious group looking for a quiet and private place to live.
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Where is Pinesdale Located?
Pinesdale is found at coordinates 46°20′3″N 114°13′22″W / 46.33417°N 114.22278°W. This means it is in the western part of Montana.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 1.30 square miles (3.36 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live in Pinesdale?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 670 | — | |
| 2000 | 742 | 10.7% | |
| 2010 | 917 | 23.6% | |
| 2020 | 805 | −12.2% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 917 people lived in Pinesdale. There were 178 households, and 163 of these were families. The town had about 705 people per square mile (272 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Pinesdale in 2010 were White (97.6%). A small number were African American (0.3%), Native American (0.5%), or from other races (1.4%). About 4.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (74.7%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (58.4%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 5.15 people, and the average family had 5.44 people.
The average age of people in Pinesdale was 16.1 years old. More than half of the residents (55.1%) were under 18. About 11.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
Religion in Pinesdale
The main religion for most people in Pinesdale is the Apostolic United Brethren. A notable person from the community was Alex Joseph. He later became the first mayor in the United States to be part of the Libertarian Party.
