Willow Creek, Montana facts for kids
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Willow Creek, Montana
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Location of Willow Creek, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Gallatin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.73 sq mi (7.07 km2) |
| • Land | 2.73 sq mi (7.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,173 ft (1,272 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 230 |
| • Density | 84.28/sq mi (32.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59760
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-80800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409599 |
Willow Creek is a small community located in Gallatin County, Montana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people, but it doesn't have its own local city government.
In 2020, about 230 people lived in Willow Creek. It is part of the larger Bozeman, MT Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes nearby towns and cities.
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History of Willow Creek
The community of Willow Creek started in 1864. It quickly grew because of a gold mining boom in a place nearby called Norwegian Gulch. Many people came hoping to find gold.
Later, in 1883, the Northern Pacific Railroad built tracks through Willow Creek. This helped the town connect with other places and transport goods.
Where is Willow Creek Located?
Willow Creek is found in the western part of Gallatin County. It sits where the valley of Willow Creek (which is a stream) meets the valley of the Jefferson River.
The community is about 6 miles (9.7 km) southwest of Three Forks. It is also about 7 miles (11.3 km) southwest of Interstate 90, a major highway.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Willow Creek is about 2.73 square miles (7.07 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Willow Creek
The population of Willow Creek was 230 people in 2020. This number comes from the U.S. Decennial Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
In 2000, there were 209 people living in Willow Creek. There were 81 households, and 52 of these were families. Most people living there were White (92.34%). A small number were Asian (0.96%), Pacific Islander (0.48%), or from other backgrounds. About 5.26% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (34.6%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.58 people. The average family had about 3.23 people.
The median age in Willow Creek in 2000 was 34 years old. This means half the people were younger than 34 and half were older. About 31.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Willow Creek
Students in Willow Creek attend the Willow Creek School. This school teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The school's sports teams are known as the Broncs.
Willow Creek High School is considered a Class C school. This classification is based on the number of students (less than 108). It helps decide how athletic competitions are organized.
See also
- In Spanish: Willow Creek (Montana) para niños
