Drummond, Montana Explained

Official Name:Drummond, Montana
Settlement Type:Town
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Montana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Granite
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:1.40
Area Land Km2:1.40
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Sq Mi:0.54
Area Land Sq Mi:0.54
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:272
Population Density Km2:193.78
Population Density Sq Mi:501.85
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Elevation Ft:3954
Coordinates:46.6667°N -113.1469°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:59832
Area Code:406
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:30-21850
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2412449[2]

Drummond is a town in Granite County, Montana, United States. The population was 272 at the 2020 census.[3]

Geography

Drummond can be accessed via exits 153 and 154 on Interstate 90. It is just north of the Clark Fork River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.53sqmi, all land.[4]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Drummond has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[5]

History

The Northern Pacific Railroad arrived in 1883. They changed the town name from Edwardsville to Drummond, after either a Northern Pacific engineer or Hugh Drummond, a local trapper.[6]

Mayor Gail Leeper is known for her long tenure. Elected to the office in 1993, Leeper is seeking her 7th term as Mayor in 2017.[7]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 309 people, 143 households, and 84 families residing in the town. The population density was 583PD/sqmi. There were 179 housing units at an average density of 337.7/sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.7% White (U.S. Census)], 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 143 households, of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the town was 46.9 years. 19.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.5% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 23.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 318 people, 140 households, and 84 families residing in the town. The population density was 547.8sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 172 housing units at an average density of 296.3sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the town was 96.54% White, 1.57% Native American, 0.31% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 140 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $26,500, and the median income for a family was $32,841. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $16,563 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,213. About 6.6% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Drummond Public Schools provides education.[10] Drummond High School's team name is the Trojans.[11]

The Drummond School and Community Library serves the town.[12]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ArcGIS REST Services Directory. United States Census Bureau. September 5, 2022.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. November 2, 2021.
  3. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010 . . December 18, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt . July 2, 2012 .
  4. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=727734&cityname=Drummond%2C+Montana%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Drummond, Montana
  5. Web site: Drummond . Montana Place Names Companion . Montana Historical Society . April 2, 2021.
  6. News: Longtime Drummond mayor is one for the record books. Briggeman. Kim. September 25, 2017. Missoulian. September 25, 2017. en.
  7. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. December 18, 2012.
  8. Web site: U.S. Census website . . January 31, 2008 .
  9. Web site: Drummond Public Schools . April 12, 2021.
  10. Web site: Member Schools . Montana High School Association . April 19, 2021.
  11. Web site: Drummond School & Community Library . April 12, 2021.