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Golden Valley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 823,[2] making it the third-least populous county in Montana. Its county seat is Ryegate.[3]

Golden Valley County
U.S. county
Golden Valley County Courthouse in Ryegate, Montana
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 46°23′N 109°10′W
Country United States
State Montana
FoundedMarch 8, 1920[1]
SeatRyegate
Largest townRyegate
Area
 • Total1,176 sq mi (3,050 km2)
 • Land1,175 sq mi (3,040 km2)
 • Water1.0 sq mi (3 km2)  0.08%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total823
 • Estimate 
(2021)
831
 • Density0.70/sq mi (0.27/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
  • Montana county number 53

Geography


According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,176 square miles (3,050 km2), of which 1,175 square miles (3,040 km2) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (0.08%) is water.[4] It is Montana's fifth-smallest county by area.


Major highways



Adjacent counties



National protected area



Politics


The county has usually favored Republican candidates. The 2016 Democratic candidate only received 71 county votes, the lowest ever for a major party in the county in a presidential election. The last Democrat to win there was Lyndon Johnson in his 1964 landslide victory.

United States presidential election results for Golden Valley County, Montana[5]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 414 82.31% 78 15.51% 11 2.19%
2016 365 77.00% 71 14.98% 38 8.02%
2012 351 73.28% 110 22.96% 18 3.76%
2008 343 69.72% 124 25.20% 25 5.08%
2004 396 75.86% 119 22.80% 7 1.34%
2000 405 76.27% 88 16.57% 38 7.16%
1996 284 58.20% 128 26.23% 76 15.57%
1992 192 38.71% 142 28.63% 162 32.66%
1988 335 61.69% 203 37.38% 5 0.92%
1984 384 64.00% 211 35.17% 5 0.83%
1980 362 65.11% 155 27.88% 39 7.01%
1976 302 53.08% 255 44.82% 12 2.11%
1972 359 64.92% 170 30.74% 24 4.34%
1968 332 60.04% 194 35.08% 27 4.88%
1964 252 41.72% 352 58.28% 0 0.00%
1960 362 56.65% 277 43.35% 0 0.00%
1956 383 59.94% 256 40.06% 0 0.00%
1952 471 70.40% 198 29.60% 0 0.00%
1948 352 53.09% 295 44.49% 16 2.41%
1944 395 59.67% 266 40.18% 1 0.15%
1940 402 52.96% 351 46.25% 6 0.79%
1936 331 40.32% 474 57.73% 16 1.95%
1932 423 46.38% 469 51.43% 20 2.19%
1928 625 63.91% 346 35.38% 7 0.72%
1924 422 37.88% 118 10.59% 574 51.53%
1920 1,185 72.57% 381 23.33% 67 4.10%



Demographics


Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19302,126—
19401,607−24.4%
19501,337−16.8%
19601,203−10.0%
1970931−22.6%
19801,02610.2%
1990912−11.1%
20001,04214.3%
2010884−15.2%
2020823−6.9%
2021 (est.)831[6]1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790–1960[8] 1900–1990[9]
1990–2000[10] 2010–2020[2]

2000 census


As of the 2000 census,[11] there were 1,042 people, 365 households, and 263 families in the county. The population density was <1/km2 (1/sq mi). There were 450 housing units at an average density of <1/km2 (<1/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 99.14% White, 0.58% Native American, 0.10% Asian, and 0.19% from two or more races. 1.25% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 44.4% were of German, 11.4% American, 8.2% Norwegian and 7.7% English ancestry. 88.5% spoke English and 11.1% German as their first language.

There were 365 households, out of which 26.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.80% were married couples living together, 3.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.90% were non-families. 24.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.85.

The county population contained 27.60% under the age of 18, 5.90% from 18 to 24, 23.00% from 25 to 44, 27.00% from 45 to 64, and 16.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 107.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,308, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $14,028 versus $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,573. About 16.50% of families and 25.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.40% of those under age 18 and 21.60% of those age 65 or over.


2010 census


As of the 2010 census, there were 884 people, 363 households, and 239 families residing in the county.[12] The population density was 0.8 inhabitants per square mile (0.31/km2). There were 476 housing units at an average density of 0.4 per square mile (0.15/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 94.0% white, 1.0% American Indian, 0.7% Asian, 2.1% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.5% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 38.9% were German, 19.5% were English, 18.4% were Irish, 10.1% were Polish, 9.0% were American, 7.3% were Danish, 6.4% were Dutch, and 6.2% were Norwegian.[14]

Of the 363 households, 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.2% were non-families, and 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.68. The median age was 48.8 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $35,726 and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $27,938 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,319. About 3.4% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.7% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.[15]


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See also



References


  1. About Golden Valley County
  2. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  5. Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  6. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021". Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  7. "United States Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  8. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  9. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  10. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  11. "United States Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  12. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  13. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 – County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  14. "Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  15. "Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  16. Barber, Golden Valley County MT Google Maps (accessed January 2, 2019)
  17. Belmont, Golden Valley County MT Google Maps (accessed January 2, 2019)
  18. Franklin, Golden Valley County MT Google Maps (accessed January 2, 2019)
  19. Lavina, Golden Valley County MT Google Maps (accessed January 2, 2019)



На других языках

[de] Golden Valley County (Montana)

Golden Valley County[1] ist ein County im Bundesstaat Montana der Vereinigten Staaten. Der Sitz der Countyverwaltung (County Seat) befindet sich in Ryegate.
- [en] Golden Valley County, Montana

[ru] Голден-Валли (округ, Монтана)

Округ Голден-Валли (англ. Golden Valley County) располагается в штате Монтана, США. Официально образован 8-го марта 1920 года. По состоянию на 2010 год, численность населения составляла 884 человека.


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