Rexford, Montana Explained

Official Name:Rexford, Montana
Settlement Type:Town
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Montana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Lincoln
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Thomas J. Dulapa
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:0.22
Area Land Km2:0.22
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Sq Mi:0.10
Area Land Sq Mi:0.10
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:78
Population Density Km2:356.40
Population Density Sq Mi:917.65
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Elevation Ft:2549
Coordinates:48.8992°N -115.1686°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:59930
Area Code:406
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:30-62200
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0806309

Rexford is a town in Lincoln County, Montana, United States. The population was 78 at the 2020 census.[2]

The town began with the construction of the Great Northern Railway’s branch line from Jennings to Fernie, British Columbia in 1901. Rexford incorporated in 1966 in order to negotiate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during construction of the Libby Dam.[3]

Geography

Rexford is located at 48.8992°N -115.1686°W (48.899254, -115.168681).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.1sqmi, all land.[5]

Rexford was originally located on the Kootenai River, but with the damming of the river in the 1970s the original townsite was flooded and the town was moved to its current location approximately 10 miles west of Eureka on Montana Highway 37. It is on the shore of Lake Koocanusa.

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, Rexford has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[6]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census[7] of 2010, there were 105 people, 50 households, and 31 families living in the town. The population density was 1050PD/sqmi. There were 99 housing units at an average density of 990/mi2. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 4.8% Native American, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.

There were 50 households, of which 16.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.39.

The median age in the town was 57.6 years. 15.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13.4% were from 25 to 44; 37.1% were from 45 to 64; and 31.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 151 people, 70 households, and 45 families living in the town. The population density was 1447.3sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 81 housing units at an average density of 776.4/mi2. The racial makeup of the town was 86.75% White, 7.95% Native American, 2.65% from other races, and 2.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.31% of the population.

There were 70 households, out of which 18.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.59.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 17.9% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $22,604, and the median income for a family was $22,917. Males had a median income of $38,333 versus $20,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,355. There were 16.9% of families and 24.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 54.3% of under eighteens and 6.5% of those over 64.

Recreation

The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail passes through Rexford.

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: Rexford. Montana Place Names Companion . Montana Historical Society . April 8, 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/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt. January 25, 2012.
  6. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=728242&cityname=Rexford%2C+Montana%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Rexford, 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.