Willow Creek, Montana

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Willow Creek, Montana
Census-designated place
Gallatin County Montana Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Willow Creek Highlighted.svg
Location of Willow Creek, Montana
Coordinates: 45°49′38″N111°38′7″W / 45.82722°N 111.63528°W / 45.82722; -111.63528
Country United States
State Montana
County Gallatin
Area
[1]
 • Total2.73 sq mi (7.07 km2)
 • Land2.73 sq mi (7.07 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
4,173 ft (1,272 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total230
 • Density84.28/sq mi (32.54/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59760
Area code 406
FIPS code 30-80800
GNIS feature ID2409599 [2]

Willow Creek is a census-designated place (CDP) in Gallatin County, Montana, United States. [2] The population was 210 at the 2010 census. [3] It is part of the Bozeman, MT Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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History

The settlement here began in 1864 and soon grew due to a mining boom in nearby Norwegian Gulch. The Northern Pacific Railroad arrived at Willow Creek in 1883. [4]

Geography

Willow Creek is located in western Gallatin County at 45°49′38″N111°38′7″W / 45.82722°N 111.63528°W / 45.82722; -111.63528 (45.827110, -111.635392), [5] where the valley of Willow Creek (the stream) enters the valley of the Jefferson River. It is 6 miles (10 km) southwest of Three Forks and 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Interstate 90.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.73 square miles (7.08 km2), all land. [3]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020 230—
U.S. Decennial Census [6]

As of the census [7] of 2000, there were 209 people, 81 households, and 52 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 192.4 inhabitants per square mile (74.3/km2). There were 84 housing units at an average density of 77.3 per square mile (29.8/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.34% White, 0.96% Asian, 0.48% Pacific Islander, 3.83% from other races, and 2.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.26% of the population.

There were 81 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $32,386, and the median income for a family was $32,083. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,251. About 15.5% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.3% of those 65 or over.

Education

Willow Creek School educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. [8] They are known as the Broncs. Willow Creek High School is a Class C school [9] (less than 108 students) which helps determine athletic competitions.

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References

  1. ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Willow Creek, Montana
  3. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Willow Creek CDP, Montana". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 22, 2016.[ dead link ]
  4. ↑ "Willow Creek". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  5. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  7. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  8. ↑ "Willow Creek School". Willow Creek School. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved April 19, 2021.

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