Highwood, Montana

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Highwood, Montana
Census-designated place
Chouteau County Montana Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Highwood Highlighted.svg
Location of Highwood, Montana
Coordinates: 47°35′01″N110°47′25″W / 47.58361°N 110.79028°W / 47.58361; -110.79028 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]
 • Total5.18 sq mi (13.41 km2)
 • Land5.18 sq mi (13.41 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
3,383 ft (1,031 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total165
 • Density31.88/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 176 at the 2010 census. [3]

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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. [3]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020 165—
U.S. Decennial Census [8]

As of the census [9] 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. [10] They are known as the Mountaineers. [11] Highwood High School is a Class C school (less than 108 students) which helps determine athletic competitions.

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Highwood, Montana
  2. ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  3. 1 2 "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.
  4. ↑ "Welcome to Highwood, Montana". Travel Montana, Russell Country. Archived from the original on 2006-03-19. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
  5. ↑ "Origins of Names on Milwaukee". Roundup Record-Tribune & Winnett Times. August 22, 1940. p. 6. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  6. ↑ "Highwood". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  7. ↑ Highwood, MT, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1982 (access)
  8. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  9. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  10. ↑ "Highwood Public Schools". Highwood Public Schools. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  11. ↑ "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
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