West Glendive, Montana facts for kids
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West Glendive, Montana
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Location of West Glendive, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Dawson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.85 sq mi (9.98 km2) |
| • Land | 3.84 sq mi (9.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,119 ft (646 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,998 |
| • Density | 519.91/sq mi (200.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-79086 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853191 |
West Glendive is a community in Dawson County, Montana, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for gathering statistics. In 2020, the population of West Glendive was 1,998 people.
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About West Glendive
West Glendive is a small community located in the state of Montana. It is not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. This helps gather information about how many people live there and what the area is like.
Where is West Glendive?
West Glendive is in the southern part of Dawson County, Montana. It sits on the west side of the Yellowstone River. Right across the river is the city of Glendive.
A major highway, Interstate 94, goes through West Glendive. You can get on or off the highway using Exits 210, 211, and 213. This highway connects West Glendive to other places. For example, it goes southwest about 75 miles to Miles City. It also goes east past Glendive about 99 miles to Dickinson, North Dakota.
Montana Highway 16 also starts near West Glendive. It travels northeast for about 52 miles along the Yellowstone River to Sidney. The local Zip Code for West Glendive is 59330.
Land and Water
The U.S. Census Bureau says that West Glendive covers a total area of about 10.1 square kilometers (or 3.9 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.03 square kilometers (or 0.01 square miles), is water. This means there isn't much water within the community's boundaries.
Who Lives in West Glendive?
This section talks about the people who live in West Glendive. It looks at how many people there are and some general facts about them.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in West Glendive has grown over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,833 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,948 | 6.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,998 | 2.6% | |
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- In 2000, there were 1,833 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 1,948 people.
- In 2020, the population reached 1,998 people.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 725 households in West Glendive. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 32.6% of these households had children under 18 years old living with them. Most households, about 66.9%, were married couples.
The average household had about 2.52 people. The average family had about 2.91 people.
Age Groups
The population of West Glendive includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 25.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 5.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.6% were 65 years old or older.
The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 40 years old.
See also
In Spanish: West Glendive (Montana) para niños
