Poplar, Montana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Poplar
City
Panorama of Poplar
Location of Poplar, Montana
Country	United States
State	Montana
County	Roosevelt
Area
• Total	0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2)
• Land	0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,988 ft (606 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	758
• Density	2,726.62/sq mi (1,052.36/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code	59255
Area code(s)	406
FIPS code	30-58975
GNIS feature ID	2411458

Horse's Ghost at the fair in Poplar, Montana

A dancer at the Poplar Indian Days Pow Wow in 2022

Poplar is a city in Roosevelt County, Montana, United States. In 2020, about 758 people lived there. Poplar is special because it is the main office for the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. This reservation is home to two different Native American groups: the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes.

Long ago, in the 1870s, the U.S. Army built a place called Camp Poplar here. Its job was to watch over the reservation. When the army left in 1893, Poplar became the main center for the reservation.

Every year, Poplar hosts a big Native American event called Poplar Indian Days. It happens on the first weekend of September. Many local people and traveling dancers come to this Pow Wow. Dancers and drummers can even win prizes!

Geography and Climate

Poplar is a small city, covering about 0.72 square kilometers (0.28 square miles) of land. The Poplar River flows nearby and joins the larger Missouri River.

Climate in Poplar

Poplar has a type of weather called a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not quite a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot.

Population History

The number of people living in Poplar has changed over the years. In 1960, it had its highest population with 1,565 residents. By 2020, the population was 758.

Who Lives in Poplar?

In 2010, there were 810 people living in Poplar. Most residents, about 71.4%, were Native American. About 25.2% were White. A small number of people were from other backgrounds.

Many homes in Poplar had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in the city was about 31 years old.

Education in Poplar

Poplar has schools for students from kindergarten all the way through high school.

Schools for Kids

Poplar Public Schools is one of the biggest school systems on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. It has schools for elementary, middle, and high school students. The sports teams at Poplar High School are called the Indians.

The Old Fort Peck Agency building in Poplar, Montana

College Opportunities

Poplar is also home to the main campus of Fort Peck Community College. This college offers higher education for students. There is also another campus in Wolf Point.

Local Library

The James E. Shanley Tribal Library is connected to the Roosevelt County Library. This means anyone in the county can use its books and resources.

City Services

Poplar has important services that help people live and travel.

Getting Around

U.S. Route 2 is a major road that goes through Poplar. It connects the city to other towns in Montana and North Dakota. Poplar also has a small airport called the Poplar Municipal Airport for light planes. If you want to travel by train, Amtrak has a station about 20 miles west in Wolf Point.

Health Care

The Indian Health Service (IHS) runs the Vern E. Gibbs Health Center in Poplar. This center provides doctor visits and other health services. There is also the Poplar Community Hospital, which has an emergency room and beds for patients who need to stay overnight. Poplar also has an ambulance service ready to help in emergencies.

People from Poplar

Some interesting people have come from Poplar:

• Chrysti Smith, a radio broadcaster.
• William S. Yellow Robe Jr. (1960–2021), who was a playwright, author, and professor. He was a member of the Assiniboine Tribe.

See also

In Spanish: Poplar (Montana) para niños