Reserve, Montana facts for kids
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Reserve, Montana
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Location of Reserve, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Sheridan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.35 sq mi (3.49 km2) |
| • Land | 1.35 sq mi (3.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,959 ft (597 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 33 |
| • Density | 24.46/sq mi (9.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59258
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-62125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0775712 |
Reserve is a small community in Sheridan County, Montana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it does not have its own local city government. In 2020, about 33 people lived in Reserve.
History of Reserve
Reserve was first planned in 1911 and was called Wakea. The name was changed to Reserve in 1912. This happened when a post office was set up in the community. The name "Reserve" comes from its closeness to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation.
Geography of Reserve
Reserve is located in the state of Montana. Its exact location is 48.605251 degrees north and -104.463969 degrees west.
The community covers a total area of about 1.35 square miles. This is equal to about 3.49 square kilometers. All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
People Living in Reserve
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| 2020 | 33 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 37 people living in Reserve. These people lived in 18 households, and 10 of these were families. The population density was about 26.9 people per square mile. This means there were about 27 people living in each square mile of land.
Most of the people in Reserve were White, making up about 97.30% of the population. About 2.70% were Native American. A small number, 2.70%, were also Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 18 households, about 27.8% had children under 18 years old living with them. More than half, 61.1%, were married couples living together. About 33.3% of all households had only one person living there.
The people in Reserve were of different ages. About 18.9% were under 18 years old. The largest group, 35.1%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 29.7% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Reserve was 50 years.
See also
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