Lincoln County, Montana

Lincoln County, Montana
Map of Montana highlighting Lincoln County
Location in the state of Montana
Map of the United States highlighting Montana
Montana's location in the U.S.
Founded 3/9/1909[1]
Named for Abraham Lincoln
Seat Libby
Largest city Libby
Area
 • Total 3,675 sq mi (9,518 km2)
 • Land 3,613 sq mi (9,358 km2)
 • Water 62 sq mi (161 km2), 1.7%
Population
 • (2010) 19,687
 • Density 5.4/sq mi (2/km²)
Congressional district At-large
Time zone Mountain: UTC-7/-6
Website www.lincolncountymt.us

Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,687.[2] Its county seat is Libby.[3] The county was founded in 1909 and named for President Abraham Lincoln.

This heavily wooded and mountainous county once was part of Flathead County until residents of Libby and Eureka petitioned the state legislature for separation. Libby won an election over Eureka to host the county seat.[4]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,675 square miles (9,520 km2), of which 3,615 square miles (9,360 km2) is land and 62 square miles (160 km2) (1.7%) is water.[5] The county borders the Canadian province of British Columbia to the north. The lowest point in the state of Montana is located on the Kootenai River in Lincoln County, where it flows out of Montana and into Idaho. Upstream, Libby Dam backs up huge Lake Koocanusa (combination name of Kootenai, Canada, USA) into Canada's British Columbia.

Adjacent counties and county-equivalents

National protected areas

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
19103,638—
19207,797114.3%
19307,089−9.1%
19407,88211.2%
19508,69310.3%
196012,53744.2%
197018,06344.1%
198017,752−1.7%
199017,481−1.5%
200018,8377.8%
201019,6874.5%
Est. 201419,125[6]−2.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[2]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 18,837 people, 7,764 households, and 5,333 families residing in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile (2/km²). There were 9,319 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.09% White, 0.11% Black or African American, 1.20% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 1.86% from two or more races. 1.44% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 23.6% were of German, 12.0% English, 10.2% American, 9.8% Norwegian and 9.4% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000. 96.5% spoke English, 1.7% German and 1.3% Spanish as their first language.

There were 7,764 households out of which 29.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.10% were married couples living together, 7.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.30% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.30% under the age of 18, 5.50% from 18 to 24, 24.20% from 25 to 44, 29.70% from 45 to 64, and 15.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 102.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $26,754, and the median income for a family was $31,784. Males had a median income of $30,299 versus $20,600 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,923. About 14.20% of families and 19.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.40% of those under age 18 and 10.80% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 19,687 people, 8,843 households, and 5,608 families residing in the county.[12] The population density was 5.4 inhabitants per square mile (2.1/km2). There were 11,413 housing units at an average density of 3.2 per square mile (1.2/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 95.9% white, 0.9% American Indian, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% black or African American, 0.4% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.3% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 31.5% were German, 15.7% were Irish, 15.3% were English, 10.2% were Norwegian, and 3.3% were American.[14]

Of the 8,843 households, 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 36.6% were non-families, and 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.72. The median age was 48.9 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $30,823 and the median income for a family was $39,600. Males had a median income of $40,944 versus $24,965 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,626. About 13.7% of families and 18.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Communities

Welcome sign for Lincoln County on U.S. Route 93

Cities

Towns

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://genealogytrails.com/mon/countytimeline.html
  2. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 15, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. ↑ Montana Place Names - Montana History Wiki
  5. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ↑ "U.S. 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. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  12. 1 2 3 "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-10.
  13. ↑ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-10.
  14. ↑ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-10.
  15. ↑ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-10.

External links

 Regional District of Central Kootenay, British Columbia Canada Regional District of East Kootenay, British Columbia
Bonner County, Idaho and Boundary County, Idaho Flathead County
   Lincoln County  
Sanders County

Coordinates: 48°32′N 115°25′W / 48.54°N 115.41°W / 48.54; -115.41

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