Highwood, Montana

Highwood, Montana
Census-designated place
Location of Highwood, Montana
Coordinates: 47°35′01″N110°47′25″W / 47.58361°N 110.79028°W / 47.58361; -110.79028 [1]
Country	United States
State	Montana
County	Chouteau
Area [2]
• Total	5.18 sq mi (13.41 km2)
• Land	5.18 sq mi (13.41 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	3,383 ft (1,031 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	165
• Density	31.88/sq mi (12.31/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code	59450
Area code	406
FIPS code	30-36250

Highwood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Chouteau County, Montana, United States. The population was 165 at the 2020 Dicennial Census. ^[3]

History

Highwood first had a post office in 1881, which closed and reopened a few times until 1886, since which it has remained open continuously. ^[4] The community took its name from nearby Highwood Creek. ^[5]

The valley was popularized in the 1962 movie Shoot Out at Big Sag , starring Walter Brennan. ^[6]

Geography

Highwood is located in southwestern Chouteau County. It is in the valley of the northwest flowing Highwood Creek, a tributary of the Missouri River, and Big Sag Creek. ^[7] It is 29 miles (47 km) east of Great Falls and just northwest of the Highwood Mountains.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.5 square miles (11.6 km²), all land. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2020	165		—
U.S. Decennial Census [9]

As of the census ^[10] of 2000, there were 189 people, 66 households, and 50 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 42.2 inhabitants per square mile (16.3/km²). There were 73 housing units at an average density of 16.3 per square mile (6.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.35% White, 0.53% African American, 0.53% Asian, and 1.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.53% of the population.

There were 66 households, out of which 45.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.36.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $44,375, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $24,375 versus $22,857 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,457. About 11.5% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.7% of those 65 or over.

Education

Highwood Public Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. ^[11] They are known as the Highwood Mountaineers. ^[12] Highwood High School is a Class C school (fewer than 119 students) which helps determine athletic competitions. ^[13] Enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year was at 117 students. ^[14]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Highwood, Montana
2. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
3. Bureau, US Census. "Redistricting Data Program". Census.gov. Retrieved August 15, 2024.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
4. "Welcome to Highwood, Montana". Travel Montana, Russell Country. Archived from the original on March 19, 2006. Retrieved February 17, 2008.
5. "Origins of Names on Milwaukee". Roundup Record-Tribune & Winnett Times. August 22, 1940. p. 6. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
6. "Highwood". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
7. Highwood, MT, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1982 (access)
8. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Highwood CDP, Montana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
11. "Highwood Public Schools". Highwood Public Schools. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
12. "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
13. Staff, Beacon (September 11, 2009). "Classifying Schools in Montana: A Careful Balancing Act". Flathead Beacon. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
14. "Highwood Public Schools, Montana". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 19, 2024.

External links

• Travel Montana Highwood webpage