Moore, Montana Explained

Official Name:Moore, Montana
Settlement Type:Town
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Montana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Fergus
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:0.76
Area Land Km2:0.76
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Sq Mi:0.29
Area Land Sq Mi:0.29
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:194
Population Density Km2:256.08
Population Density Sq Mi:664.38
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Elevation Ft:4160
Coordinates:46.9756°N -109.6944°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:59464
Area Code:406
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:30-51550
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0774361

Moore is a town in Fergus County, Montana, United States. The population was 194 at the 2020 census.[2]

Description

The town began in 1903 with the construction of the Montana Central Railway's line west of Lewistown.[3] It was named after Henry D. Moore, who had helped finance the railroad.

Geography

Moore is located at 46.9756°N -109.6944°W (46.975514, -109.694553).[4] U.S. Route 87 passes by the town. It is 15 miles from Lewistown.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.24sqmi, all land.[5]

Climate

The Köppen Climate System classifies the weather as humid continental, abbreviated as Dfb.[6]

Demographics

2010 census

At the 2010 census,[7] there were 193 people, 84 households and 59 families living in the town. The population density was 804.2PD/sqmi. There were 93 housing units at an average density of 387.5/sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 0.5% Asian, and 4.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 84 households, of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.8% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.69.

The median age in the town was 49.2 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.1% were from 25 to 44; 37.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census,[8] there were 186 people, 83 households and 57 families living in the town. The population density was 778.5sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 91 housing units at an average density of 380.9sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the town was 98.92% White and 1.08% Native American.

There were 83 households, of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.61.

23.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.3 males.

The median household income was $25,536 and the median family income was $32,500. Males had a median income of $27,750 and females $16,071. The per capita income was $13,140. About 10.0% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 11.5% of those 65 or over.

Schools

Moore Public Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.[9] Moore High School's team name is the Bulldogs.[10]

Moore is part of the Tri-City sports coop with Hobson and Judith Gap.[11]

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: Moore . Montana Place Names Companion . Montana Historical Society . April 7, 2021.
  4. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. April 23, 2011. February 12, 2011.
  5. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010. United States Census Bureau. 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.
  6. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=589442&cityname=Moore%2C+Montana%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Moore, Montana
  7. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. December 18, 2012.
  8. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. January 31, 2008.
  9. Web site: Moore Public Schools . Moore Public Schools . April 16, 2021.
  10. Web site: Member Schools . Montana High School Association . April 19, 2021.
  11. Web site: About Us . Hobson Public School . April 17, 2021.