Saddle Butte, Montana facts for kids
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Saddle Butte, Montana
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Location of Saddle Butte, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Hill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.51 sq mi (6.50 km2) |
| • Land | 2.51 sq mi (6.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,713 ft (827 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 151 |
| • Density | 60.18/sq mi (23.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-65065 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853189 |
Saddle Butte is a small community in Hill County, Montana, in the 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 city government like a town or city. In 2010, about 128 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 151 people.
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Where is Saddle Butte Located?
Saddle Butte is found in the eastern part of Hill County. It is right next to the southeast border of Havre. Havre is the main town and government center for the county.
Naming the Community
The community gets its name from a nearby mountain also called Saddle Butte. This peak is about 3,143 feet (958 meters) tall. It is located in the eastern part of the CDP area.
Getting Around Saddle Butte
The center of Saddle Butte is about 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometers) southeast of Havre. You can reach it by driving on Clear Creek Road and Bullhook Road.
Land Area of Saddle Butte
According to the United States Census Bureau, Saddle Butte covers a total area of about 2.7 square miles (7.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Saddle Butte?
The population of Saddle Butte has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 138 people living there. By 2020, this number had increased to 151 people.
Population Details from 2000
In 2000, there were 43 households in Saddle Butte. Most of these (39) were families. The area had about 53 people per square mile (20 people per square kilometer).
Diversity in Saddle Butte
Most people in Saddle Butte in 2000 were White (97.10%). A small number of residents were Native American, Asian, or from other races. About 5.07% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
More than half of the households (53.5%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (86.0%) were married couples living together. A small number were single-parent families or non-family households. The average household had about 3.21 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The population in 2000 included people of all ages. About 30.4% were under 18 years old. About 8.0% were between 18 and 24. The largest groups were those aged 25 to 44 (29.7%) and 45 to 64 (31.2%). Only a very small number (0.7%) were 65 or older. The average age was 38 years old.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Saddle Butte was $62,857. This was also the average income for families. No one in the community was living below the poverty line at that time.
See also
In Spanish: Saddle Butte (Montana) para niños
