Manhattan, Montana

Manhattan, Montana
Town
Motto:  Heart of the Gallatin Valley
Location of Manhattan, Montana
Coordinates: 45°51′27″N111°19′52″W / 45.85750°N 111.33111°W / 45.85750; -111.33111
Country	United States
State	Montana
County	Gallatin
Area [1]
• Total	1.74 sq mi (4.50 km2)
• Land	1.74 sq mi (4.50 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	4,246 ft (1,294 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,086
• Density	1,199.54/sq mi (463.22/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code	59741
Area code	406
FIPS code	30-47575
GNIS feature ID	0773857 [2]
Website	www.townofmanhattan.com

Manhattan is a town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States. The population was 2,086 at the 2020 census. ^[3] It is part of the 'Bozeman Micropolitan Statistical Area'.

History

In 1865, the town was called Hamilton. ^[4] This changed in 1883 when they named it Moreland after the Moreland Irrigation Canal. Eventually it was changed to Manhattan after a malting company in the rise of the barley empire.

Geography

Lower Gallatin River near Manhattan

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.93 square miles (5.00 km²), all land. ^[5]

The Gallatin River is east and north of town. The Bridger Mountains are to the north and the Gallatin Mountains are to the south.

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Manhattan has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1920	591		—
1930	501		−15.2%
1940	646		28.9%
1950	716		10.8%
1960	889		24.2%
1970	816		−8.2%
1980	988		21.1%
1990	1,034		4.7%
2000	1,396		35.0%
2010	1,520		8.9%
2020	2,086		37.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [7] [3]

2010 census

As of the census ^[8] of 2010, there were 1,520 people, 622 households, and 405 families living in the town. The population density was 787.6 inhabitants per square mile (304.1/km²). There were 733 housing units at an average density of 379.8 per square mile (146.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.2% White, 0.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 622 households, of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.9% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the town was 41.2 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 29.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[9] of 2000, there were 1,396 people, 553 households, and 389 families living in the town. The population density was 2,303.9 inhabitants per square mile (889.5/km²). There were 582 housing units at an average density of 960.5 per square mile (370.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.42% White, 0.72% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.93% of the population. In the 1800s a colony of Dutch farmers settled here and grew large amounts of barley, which was used by Bozeman, Montana brewers. ^[10]

There were 553 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 105.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,242, and the median income for a family was $45,521. Males had a median income of $31,319 versus $19,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,024. About 5.2% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Manhattan School District #3 educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. ^[11] Manhattan High School's team name is the Tigers. In 2022, the high school had 260 students with 18.8 full-time equivalency teachers. ^[12]

Manhattan Christian High School is a private school located in nearby Churchill.

Manhattan has a public library, the Manhattan Community Library, which is part of the Manhattan High School. ^[13]

Media

Manhattan is located in the Bozeman media market.

The FM radio stations KKQX ^[14] and KPWS-LP ^[15] are licensed in Manhattan. KKQX airs a variety classic rock music and KPWS-LP is owned by the school district.

Infrastructure

Interstate 90 passes by town, with access via exit 288.

The nearest airport is Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.

Popular culture

In the mid-1990s the town of Manhattan was featured on the "Real Food for Real People" national advertising campaign by the Beef Industry. ^[16]

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Manhattan, Montana
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved November 2, 2021.
4. "Manhattan". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
6. Climate Summary for Manhattan, Montana
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 18, 2012.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
10. Ricker, Amanda (May 2, 2011). "Original Brewer". Bozeman Daily Chronicle. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
11. "Manhattan School District". Manhattan School District #3. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
12. "Manhattan H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
13. "Manhattan Community Library". Manhattan Community Library. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
14. "KKQX". FCC. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
15. "KPWS-LP". FCC. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
16. Sir Scott's Oasis Manhattan, Montana

External links

• Official website
• Chamber of Commerce