Town in Montana, United States
| Fairview, Montana | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location of Fairview, Montana | |
| Coordinates: 47°51′6″N 104°2′55″W / 47.85167°N 104.04861°W / 47.85167; -104.04861 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km) |
| Elevation | 1,913 ft (583 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 896 |
| • Density | 1,118.60/sq mi (431.82/km) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 59221 |
| Area code | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-25300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0771288 |
| Website | http://www.midrivers.com/~fairview/ |
Fairview is a town in Richland County, Montana, United States. The population was 896 at the 2020 census. The town is directly on the North Dakota border. Fairview incorporated in 1913.
Geography
Fairview is located at 47°51′6″N 104°2′55″W / 47.85167°N 104.04861°W / 47.85167; -104.04861 (47.851794, -104.048499).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.97 square miles (2.51 km), all land.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 513 | — | |
| 1930 | 576 | 12.3% | |
| 1940 | 901 | 56.4% | |
| 1950 | 942 | 4.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,006 | 6.8% | |
| 1970 | 956 | −5.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,366 | 42.9% | |
| 1990 | 869 | −36.4% | |
| 2000 | 709 | −18.4% | |
| 2010 | 840 | 18.5% | |
| 2020 | 896 | 6.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 840 people, 354 households, and 217 families living in the town. The population density was 866.0 inhabitants per square mile (334.4/km). There were 383 housing units at an average density of 394.8 per square mile (152.4/km). The racial makeup of the town was 95.5% White, 0.2% African American, 1.7% Native American, 1.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.
There were 354 households, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.7% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.02.
The median age in the town was 37.8 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 709 people, 310 households, and 184 families living in the town. The population density was 736.4 inhabitants per square mile (284.3/km). There were 390 housing units at an average density of 405.1 per square mile (156.4/km). The racial makeup of the town was 96.47% White, 0.85% Native American, 0.99% from other races, and 1.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.40% of the population.
There were 310 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% were non-families. 38.7% 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 2.29 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $26,023, and the median income for a family was $33,125. Males had a median income of $24,000 versus (?) females. The per capita income for the town was $13,235. About 11.1% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.6% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Fairview provides education from kindergarten through 12th grade. Fairview High School's team name is the Warriors.
References
- "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- "Fairview". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
- United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved May 31, 2014.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
- "Fairview School Districts 3 & 13". Fairview School Districts 3 & 13. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
- "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
External links
| Municipalities and communities of Richland County, Montana, United States | ||
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| County seat: Sidney | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |