West Havre, Montana facts for kids
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West Havre, Montana
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Location of West Havre, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Hill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.89 sq mi (4.90 km2) |
| • Land | 1.89 sq mi (4.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,612 ft (796 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 290 |
| • Density | 153.28/sq mi (59.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-79098 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853192 |
West Havre is a small community in Hill County, Montana, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it is not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 290 people lived in West Havre. This number was 316 in 2010 and 284 in 2000.
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Geography of West Havre
West Havre is located in the eastern part of Hill County. It is right next to the city of Havre on its east side. To the west, you will find the area of Herron.
Major Roads and Highways
U.S. Route 2 runs along the northern edge of West Havre. This highway goes east into Havre. If you go west on US 2, you will reach Shelby after about 100 miles (160 kilometers).
U.S. Route 87 starts at US 2 in the northwest part of West Havre. This route goes southwest for about 110 miles (177 kilometers) to Great Falls.
Land Area
The United States Census Bureau says that West Havre covers a total area of about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 290 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 284 people living in West Havre. These people lived in 100 households, and 79 of those were families. The area had about 151 people per square mile (58 people per square kilometer). There were also 103 houses or housing units.
Diversity of Residents
Most people in West Havre are White. In 2000, about 92% of the population was White. A smaller number of people were Native American or Asian. Some people were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Household Information
Many households in West Havre had children under 18 living there. About 72% of households were married couples living together. Some households had a single female parent, and about 21% were not families.
About 17% of all households were made up of just one person. A small number, about 5%, had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.84 people in each household and 3.24 people in each family.
Age Groups
The population of West Havre includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 31.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 31.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 6.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in West Havre was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 96 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 104 males.
