Belt, Montana

Belt, Montana
City
Snow-covered mountains near Belt
Location of Belt, Montana
Coordinates: 47°23′9″N 110°55′36″W / 47.38583°N 110.92667°WCoordinates: 47°23′9″N 110°55′36″W / 47.38583°N 110.92667°W
Country	United States
State	Montana
County	Cascade
Area[1]
• Total	0.35 sq mi (0.91 km^2)
• Land	0.35 sq mi (0.91 km^2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km^2)
Elevation	3,510 ft (1,070 m)
Population (2010)[2]
• Total	606
• Estimate (2015)[3]	596
• Density	1,705.7/sq mi (658.6/km^2)
Time zone	Mountain (MST) (UTC-7)
• Summer (DST)	MDT (UTC-6)
ZIP code	59412
Area code(s)	406
FIPS code	30-05275
GNIS feature ID	0779676

Belt is a town in Cascade County, Montana, United States. The population was 597 according to the 2010 census.^[4] It is part of the Great Falls, Montana metropolitan area.

Geography

Belt is located at 47°23′9″N 110°55′36″W / 47.38583°N 110.92667°W (47.385935, -110.926587).^[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.35 square miles (0.91 km²), all of it land.^[1]

The town was named after the nearby mountains which appear to have a belt around them.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Belt has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.^[6]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1910	1,158		—
1920	967		−16.5%
1930	810		−16.2%
1940	744		−8.1%
1950	702		−5.6%
1960	757		7.8%
1970	656		−13.3%
1980	825		25.8%
1990	571		−30.8%
2000	633		10.9%
2010	597		−5.7%
Est. 2015	596	[7]	−0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[8] 2015 Estimate[3]

2010 census

As of the census^[2] of 2010, there were 597 people, 261 households, and 159 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,705.7 inhabitants per square mile (658.6/km²). There were 295 housing units at an average density of 842.9 per square mile (325.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.5% White, 1.7% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 261 households of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the town was 43.4 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 30.4% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census^[9] of 2000, there were 666 people, 273 households, and 168 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,877.0 people per square mile (718.8/km²). There were 295 housing units at an average density of 874.7 per square mile (335.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.94% White, 1.42% African American, 1.42% Native American, 0.32% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 1.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.

There were 273 households out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,469, and the median income for a family was $30,104. Males had a median income of $21,477 versus $20,192 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,970. About 10.2% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.8% of those under age 18 and 16.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

• James R. Browning, judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
• Matt Maki, Finnish-born master carpenter and builder of the 1890s
• Karl Koontz, history teacher
• Diane W. Keaster, Author "ZC Horses" Book Series

See also

• List of cities and towns in Montana

References

1. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-14. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
2. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
3. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
4. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Belt town, Montana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
6. Climate Summary for Belt, Montana
7. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
9. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

External links

• Belt Public Schools