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{{Short description|County in Montana, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2019}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox U.S. county
{{Infobox U.S. county
| county = Beaverhead County
| county = Beaverhead County
| state = Montana
| state = Montana
| ex image = Beaverhead County Courthouse July 2020.jpg
| ex image = Beaverhead County Courthouse July 2020.jpg
| ex image size = 220px
| ex image size = 220px
| ex image cap = Beaverhead County Courthouse
| ex image cap = Beaverhead County Courthouse
| seal =
| seal =
| founded date =
| founded date =
| founded year = 1865
| founded year = 1865
| seat wl = Dillon
| seat wl = Dillon
| largest city wl = Dillon
| largest city wl = Dillon
| area_total_sq_mi = 5572
| area_total_sq_mi = 5572
| area_land_sq_mi = 5542
| area_land_sq_mi = 5542
| area_water_sq_mi = 30
| area_water_sq_mi = 30
| area percentage = 0.5
| area percentage = 0.5
| population_as_of = 2010
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_total = 9246
| population_total = 9371
| pop_est_as_of = 2018
| pop_est_as_of = 2022
| population_est = 9,404
| population_est = 9719 {{increase}}
| population_density_sq_mi = auto
| population_density_sq_mi = auto
| web = www.beaverheadcounty.org
| web = www.beaverheadcounty.org
| district = At-large
| district = 1st
| time zone = Mountain
| time zone = Mountain
| footnotes =  
| footnotes =
* Montana county number 18
* Montana county number 18
}}
}}


'''Beaverhead County''' is the largest [[County (United States)|county]] by area in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Montana]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census]], the population was 9,246.<ref name=QF>{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/30/30001.html|publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=September 14, 2013|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/5zzcAg4xI?url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/30/30001.html|archive-date=July 7, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Dillon, Montana|Dillon]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120704084002/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|archivedate=July 4, 2012}}</ref> The county was founded in 1865.<ref>{{cite web|title=Montana Place Names Companion|url=http://mtplacenames.org/|work=Montana Place Names From Alzada to Zortman|publisher=Montana Historical Society Research Center|accessdate=December 1, 2014}}</ref>
'''Beaverhead County''' is the largest [[County (United States)|county]] by area in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Montana]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 9,371.<ref name="QF">{{Cite web |title=State & County QuickFacts |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/beaverheadcountymontana/PST045222 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Dillon, Montana|Dillon]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Find a County |url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120704084002/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=July 4, 2012 |access-date=June 7, 2011 |publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county was founded in 1865.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Montana Place Names Companion |url=http://mtplacenames.org/ |access-date=December 1, 2014 |website=Montana Place Names From Alzada to Zortman |publisher=Montana Historical Society Research Center}}</ref>


Much of the [[perimeter]] of the county is the [[Continental Divide of the Americas|Continental Divide]], including its entire border with the state of [[Idaho]]. The divide heads east into Montana at the county border with [[Ravalli County, Montana|Ravalli County]], between [[Lost Trail Pass]] and [[Chief Joseph Pass]].
Much of the [[perimeter]] of the county is the [[Continental Divide of the Americas|Continental Divide]], including its entire border with the state of [[Idaho]]. The divide heads east into Montana at the county border with [[Ravalli County, Montana|Ravalli County]], between [[Lost Trail Pass]] and [[Chief Joseph Pass]].


==History==
==History==
The county name is derived from a rock formation, which the [[Shoshone people|Shoshone]] described as being shaped like a [[Beaver|beaver's]] head.<ref>{{cite book|last=Merrill|first=Andrea|title=Montana almanac|year=1997|publisher=Falcon Publishing|location=Helena MT|isbn=1-56044-493-2|author2=Judy Jacobson|page=6}}</ref>
The county name is derived from a rock formation, which the [[Shoshone people|Shoshone]] described as being shaped like a [[Beaver|beaver's]] head.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Merrill |first=Andrea |title=Montana almanac |last2=Judy Jacobson |publisher=Falcon Publishing |year=1997 |isbn=1-56044-493-2 |location=Helena MT |page=6}}</ref>


The original county seat was the gold-mining town of [[Bannack, Montana|Bannack]]. In 1881 it was moved to [[Dillon, Montana|Dillon]].
The original county seat was the gold-mining town of [[Bannack, Montana|Bannack]]. In 1881 it was moved to [[Dillon, Montana|Dillon]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|US Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|5572|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|5542|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|30|sqmi}} (0.3%) is water.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_30.txt|publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=November 27, 2014|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205145322/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_30.txt|archivedate=December 5, 2014}}</ref> It is the largest county in Montana by area.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|5572|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|5542|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|30|sqmi}} (0.3%) is water.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 22, 2012 |title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_30.txt |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205145322/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_30.txt |archive-date=December 5, 2014 |access-date=November 27, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> It is the largest county in Montana by area.
[[Beaverhead crater]] is in the area.
[[Beaverhead impact structure]] is in the area.
The [[Big Hole River]] (formerly called Wisdom River) runs through the county.
The [[Big Hole River]] (formerly called Wisdom River) runs through the county.


===Adjacent counties===
===Adjacent counties===
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* [[Ravalli County, Montana]] - northwest
* [[Ravalli County, Montana|Ravalli County]] - northwest
* [[Deer Lodge County, Montana]] - north
* [[Deer Lodge County, Montana|Deer Lodge County]] - north
* [[Silver Bow County, Montana]] - north
* [[Silver Bow County, Montana|Silver Bow County]] - north
* [[Madison County, Montana]] - east
* [[Madison County, Montana|Madison County]] - east
* [[Fremont County, Idaho]] - southeast
* [[Fremont County, Idaho]] - southeast
* [[Clark County, Idaho]] - south
* [[Clark County, Idaho]] - south
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==Politics==
==Politics==
Beaverhead is a heavily [[GOP|Republican]] county. It has not voted for a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] Presidential candidate since 1936.
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! [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
{{PresRow|2000|Republican|3,113|799|284|Montana}}
! [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
{{PresRow|1996|Republican|2,414|1,164|441|Montana}}
! [[Third Party (United States)|Third parties]]
{{PresRow|1992|Republican|1,746|1,098|1,316|Montana}}
|-
{{PresRow|1988|Republican|2,668|1,274|56|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 2016|2016]]'''
{{PresRow|1984|Republican|3,044|942|49|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''69.2%''' ''3,353''
{{PresRow|1980|Republican|2,955|842|306|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|23.6% ''1,143''
{{PresRow|1976|Republican|2,461|1,013|69|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|7.3% ''353''
{{PresRow|1972|Republican|2,460|775|182|Montana}}
|-
{{PresRow|1968|Republican|1,896|853|357|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 2012|2012]]'''
{{PresRow|1964|Republican|1,754|1,469|8|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''68.4%''' ''3,289''
{{PresRow|1960|Republican|1,731|1,307|5|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|28.5% ''1,371''
{{PresRow|1956|Republican|1,955|1,029|0|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|3.2% ''152''
{{PresRow|1952|Republican|2,196|920|12|Montana}}
|-
{{PresRow|1948|Republican|1,583|1,356|66|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 2008|2008]]'''
{{PresRow|1944|Republican|1,556|1,263|13|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''63.2%''' ''3,008''
{{PresRow|1940|Republican|1,725|1,632|14|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|34.0% ''1,617''
{{PresRow|1936|Democratic|1,304|2,153|81|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.9% ''138''
{{PresRow|1932|Democratic|1,418|1,834|39|Montana}}
|-
{{PresRow|1928|Republican|1,906|1,144|14|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 2004|2004]]'''
{{PresRow|1924|Republican|1,386|766|590|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''72.3%''' ''3,067''
{{PresRow|1920|Republican|2,049|833|96|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|26.0% ''1,103''
{{PresRow|1916|Democratic|1,455|1,463|89|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.7% ''72''
{{PresRow|1912|Democratic|708|713|431|Montana}}
|-
{{PresRow|1908|Republican|878|739|73|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 2000|2000]]'''
{{PresFoot|1904|Republican|1,021|650|36|Montana}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''74.2%''' ''3,113''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|19.0% ''799''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|6.8% ''284''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1996|1996]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''60.1%''' ''2,414''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|29.0% ''1,164''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|11.0% ''441''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1992|1992]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''42.0%''' ''1,746''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|26.4% ''1,098''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|31.6% ''1,316''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1988|1988]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''66.7%''' ''2,668''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|31.9% ''1,274''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.4% ''56''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1984|1984]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''75.4%''' ''3,044''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|23.4% ''942''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.2% ''49''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1980|1980]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''72.0%''' ''2,955''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|20.5% ''842''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|7.5% ''306''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1976|1976]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''69.5%''' ''2,461''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|28.6% ''1,013''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.0% ''69''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1972|1972]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''72.0%''' ''2,460''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|22.7% ''775''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|5.3% ''182''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1968|1968]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''61.0%''' ''1,896''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|27.5% ''853''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|11.5% ''357''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1964|1964]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''54.3%''' ''1,754''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|45.5% ''1,469''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.3% ''8''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1960|1960]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''56.9%''' ''1,731''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|43.0% ''1,307''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.2% ''5''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1956|1956]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''65.5%''' ''1,955''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|34.5% ''1,029''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.0% ''0''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1952|1952]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''70.2%''' ''2,196''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|29.4% ''920''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.4% ''12''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1948|1948]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''52.7%''' ''1,583''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|45.1% ''1,356''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.2% ''66''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1944|1944]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''54.9%''' ''1,556''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|44.6% ''1,263''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.5% ''13''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1940|1940]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''51.2%''' ''1,725''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|48.4% ''1,632''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.4% ''14''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1936|1936]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|36.9% ''1,304''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''60.9%''' ''2,153''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.3% ''81''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1932|1932]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|43.1% ''1,418''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''55.7%''' ''1,834''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.2% ''39''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1928|1928]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''62.2%''' ''1,906''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|37.3% ''1,144''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.5% ''14''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1924|1924]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''50.6%''' ''1,386''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|27.9% ''766''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|21.5% ''590''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1920|1920]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''68.8%''' ''2,049''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|28.0% ''833''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|3.2% ''96''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1916|1916]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|48.4% ''1,455''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''48.7%''' ''1,463''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|3.0% ''89''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1912|1912]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|38.2% ''708''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''38.5%''' ''713''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|23.3% ''431''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1908|1908]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''52.0%''' ''878''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|43.7% ''739''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|4.3% ''73''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Montana, 1904|1904]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''59.8%''' ''1,021''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|38.1% ''650''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.1% ''36''
|}
{{Hidden end}}


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2000= 9202
|2000= 9202
|2010= 9246
|2010= 9246
|2020= 9371
|estyear=2018
|estyear=2022
|estimate=9404
|estimate=9719
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2018">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2018.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=July 31, 2019}}</ref>
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2022">{{Cite web |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
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|footnote=US Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=US Decennial Census|publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=November 27, 2014}}</ref><br>1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|accessdate=November 27, 2014}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/mt190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=November 27, 2014}}</ref><br>1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=November 27, 2014}}</ref> 2010-2018<ref name=QF/>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Decennial Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |access-date=November 27, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref><br/>1790–1960,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historical Census Browser |url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu |access-date=November 27, 2014 |publisher=University of Virginia Library}}</ref> 1900–1990,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/mt190090.txt |access-date=November 27, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref><br/>1990–2000,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |access-date=November 27, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> 2010–2020<ref name="QF" />
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===2000 census===
===2020 census===
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 9,371 people living in the county.{{citation needed|date=January 2024}}
As of the [[2000 United States Census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> there were 9,202 people, 3,684 households, and 2,354 families living in the county. The [[population density]] was {{convert|2|PD/sqmi|sigfig=1}}. There were 4,571 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1|/sqmi|sigfig=1}}. The racial makeup of the county was 95.86% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.18% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 1.46% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.18% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.09% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.18% from two or more races. 2.67% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 16.7% were of [[German Americans|German]], 14.9% [[English Americans|English]], 10.7% [[Irish Americans|Irish]], 9.0% [[American ancestry|American]] and 7.2% [[Norwegian Americans|Norwegian]] ancestry.

There were 3,684 households out of which 30.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.80% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.10% were non-families. 29.70% 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 2.36 and the average family size was 2.95.

The county population contained 24.60% under the age of 18, 11.90% from 18 to 24, 25.10% from 25 to 44, 24.90% from 45 to 64, and 13.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 105.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $28,962, and the median income for a family was $38,971. Males had a median income of $26,162 versus $18,115 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $15,621. About 12.80% of families and 17.10% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 20.30% of those under age 18 and 12.20% of those age 65 or over.


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 9,246&nbsp;people, 4,014&nbsp;households, and 2,383&nbsp;families living in the county.<ref name=dp1>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US30001|title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data|accessdate=January 9, 2016|publisher=US Census Bureau|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213031709/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US30001|archive-date=February 13, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|1.7|PD/sqmi}}. There were 5,273 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1.0|/sqmi}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US30001|accessdate=January 9, 2016|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County|publisher=US Census Bureau|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213190226/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US30001|archive-date=February 13, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 94.8% white, 1.4% American Indian, 0.4% Pacific islander, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% black or African American, 1.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.7% of the population.<ref name=dp1/> In terms of ancestry, 26.5% were [[German Americans|German]], 23.9% were [[English Americans|English]], 15.4% were [[Irish Americans|Irish]], 7.9% were [[Norwegian Americans|Norwegian]], 6.5% were [[Scottish Americans|Scottish]], and 3.4% were [[American ancestry|American]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US30001|title=Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates|accessdate=January 9, 2016|publisher=US Census Bureau|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213032121/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US30001|archive-date=February 13, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref>
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 9,246 people, 4,014 households, and 2,383 families living in the county. The population density was {{convert|1.7|PD/sqmi}}. There were 5,273 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1.0|/sqmi}}. The racial makeup of the county was 94.8% white, 1.4% American Indian, 0.4% Pacific islander, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% black or African American, 1.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.7% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 26.5% were [[German Americans|German]], 23.9% were [[English Americans|English]], 15.4% were [[Irish Americans|Irish]], 7.9% were [[Norwegian Americans|Norwegian]], 6.5% were [[Scottish Americans|Scottish]], and 3.4% were [[American ancestry|American]].


Of the 4,014&nbsp;households, 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 40.6% were non-families, and 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.79. The median age was 42.0 years.<ref name=dp1/>
Of the 4,014 households, 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 40.6% were non-families, and 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.79. The median age was 42.0 years.


The median income for a household in the county was $38,264 and the median income for a family was $53,036. Males had a median income of $35,568 versus $27,314 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,110. About 10.8% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US30001|title=Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates|accessdate=January 9, 2016|publisher=US Census Bureau|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213010727/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US30001|archive-date=February 13, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The median income for a household in the county was $38,264 and the median income for a family was $53,036. Males had a median income of $35,568 versus $27,314 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,110. About 10.8% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.


==Economy==
==Economy==
Beaverhead County is one of the largest cattle and hay producing areas of Montana. Barrett's Minerals, one of the world's largest talc mines, calls Beaverhead County home.<ref>{{cite web|last=State of Montana|title=Beaverhead County|url=http://www.ourfactsyourfuture.org/admin/uploadedPublications/3413_CF09_Beaverhead.pdf|accessdate=May 31, 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110906171018/http://www.ourfactsyourfuture.org/admin/uploadedPublications/3413_CF09_Beaverhead.pdf|archivedate=September 6, 2011}}</ref> In 2009, Barrett Hospital and Healthcare was the largest private employer in the county.
Beaverhead County is one of the largest cattle and hay producing areas of Montana. Barrett's Minerals, one of the world's largest talc mines, calls Beaverhead County home.<ref>{{Cite web |last=State of Montana |title=Beaverhead County |url=http://www.ourfactsyourfuture.org/admin/uploadedPublications/3413_CF09_Beaverhead.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110906171018/http://www.ourfactsyourfuture.org/admin/uploadedPublications/3413_CF09_Beaverhead.pdf |archive-date=September 6, 2011 |access-date=May 31, 2011}}</ref> In 2009, Barrett Hospital and Healthcare was the largest private employer in the county.


==Education==
==Education==
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* [[Lima, Montana|Lima]]
* [[Lima, Montana|Lima]]


===Census-designated place===
===Census-designated places===
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* [[Argenta, Montana|Argenta]]
* [[Dell, Montana|Dell]]
* [[Dewey, Montana|Dewey]]
* [[Glen, Montana|Glen]]
* [[Grant, Montana|Grant]]
* [[Jackson, Montana|Jackson]]
* [[Lakeview, Montana|Lakeview]]
* [[Maverick Mountain, Montana|Maverick Mountain]]
* [[Wisdom, Montana|Wisdom]]
* [[Wisdom, Montana|Wisdom]]
* [[Wise River, Montana|Wise River]]
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===Unincorporated communities===
===Other unincorporated communities===
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* [[Apex, Montana|Apex]]<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Apex,+MT+59725/@45.3818683,-112.716001,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x535a16d5d2a1aa69:0x233e76d33f17133c!8m2!3d45.3818692!4d-112.7072462 ''Apex, Beaverhead County MT'' Google Maps (accessed 31 December 2018)]</ref>
* [[Apex, Montana|Apex]]<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Apex,+MT+59725/@45.3818683,-112.716001,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x535a16d5d2a1aa69:0x233e76d33f17133c!8m2!3d45.3818692!4d-112.7072462 ''Apex, Beaverhead County MT'' Google Maps (accessed December 31, 2018)]</ref>
* [[Argenta, Montana|Argenta]]<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Argenta,+MT+59725/@45.2796446,-112.8707308,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x535a1cd8dd0e8803:0x17b5a9885c7b8c49!8m2!3d45.2796455!4d-112.861976 ''Argenta, Beaverhead County MT'' Google Maps (accessed 31 December 2018)]</ref>
* [[Barretts, Montana|Barretts]]<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Barretts,+MT+59725/@45.1313094,-112.7493339,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x5350aa807e23dd83:0x6d8f3216ce998a21!8m2!3d45.1313103!4d-112.7405791 ''Barretts, Beaverhead County MT'' Google Maps (accessed December 31, 2018)]</ref>
* [[Bond, Montana|Bond]]
* [[Barretts, Montana|Barretts]]<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Barretts,+MT+59725/@45.1313094,-112.7493339,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x5350aa807e23dd83:0x6d8f3216ce998a21!8m2!3d45.1313103!4d-112.7405791 ''Barretts, Beaverhead County MT'' Google Maps (accessed 31 December 2018)]</ref>
* [[Dalys, Montana|Dalys]]<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dalys,+MT+59725/@45.0850161,-112.7889935,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x535754d88a2a24e7:0x3d4fac80a886aa41!8m2!3d45.0851988!4d-112.7800242 ''Dalys, Beaverhead County MT'' Google Maps (accessed 31 December 2018)]</ref>
* [[Dalys, Montana|Dalys]]<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dalys,+MT+59725/@45.0850161,-112.7889935,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x535754d88a2a24e7:0x3d4fac80a886aa41!8m2!3d45.0851988!4d-112.7800242 ''Dalys, Beaverhead County MT'' Google Maps (accessed December 31, 2018)]</ref>
* [[Dell, Montana|Dell]]
* [[Elkhorn Hot Springs, Montana|Elkhorn Hot Springs]]<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Elkhorn+Hot+Springs,+MT+59746/@45.4554791,-113.1185192,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x5359898b8dd8abd1:0xba1e22db39a37759!8m2!3d45.45548!4d-113.1097644 ''Elkhorn Hot Springs, Beaverhead County MT'' Google Maps (accessed 31 December 2018)]</ref>
* [[Elkhorn Hot Springs, Montana|Elkhorn Hot Springs]]<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Elkhorn+Hot+Springs,+MT+59746/@45.4554791,-113.1185192,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x5359898b8dd8abd1:0xba1e22db39a37759!8m2!3d45.45548!4d-113.1097644 ''Elkhorn Hot Springs, Beaverhead County MT'' Google Maps (accessed 31 December 2018)]</ref>
* Ford<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ford,+MT+59725/@45.1535316,-112.7237775,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x535a00ba04af1adf:0xb63e50b194244f52!8m2!3d45.1535325!4d-112.7150227 ''Ford, Beaverhead County MT'' Google Maps (accessed 31 December 2018)]</ref>
* Ford<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ford,+MT+59725/@45.1535316,-112.7237775,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x535a00ba04af1adf:0xb63e50b194244f52!8m2!3d45.1535325!4d-112.7150227 ''Ford, Beaverhead County MT'' Google Maps (accessed December 31, 2018)]</ref>
* Kidd<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kidd,+MT+59725/@44.8010268,-112.7615485,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x535737f389d2ed3f:0x20d9a5097eb1aba2!8m2!3d44.8010277!4d-112.7527937 ''Kidd, Beaverhead County MT'' Google Maps (accessed December 31, 2018)]</ref>
* [[Glen, Montana|Glen]]
* Grant<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Grant,+MT+59725/@45.0085335,-113.0757331,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x53575ec8f6d1562b:0x6b2babccd0639ea2!8m2!3d45.0085344!4d-113.0669782 ''Grant, Beaverhead County MT'' Google Maps (accessed 31 December 2018)]</ref>
* [[Jackson, Montana|Jackson]]
* Kidd<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kidd,+MT+59725/@44.8010268,-112.7615485,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x535737f389d2ed3f:0x20d9a5097eb1aba2!8m2!3d44.8010277!4d-112.7527937 ''Kidd, Beaverhead County MT'' Google Maps (accessed 31 December 2018)]</ref>
* [[Lakeview, Montana|Lakeview]]
* [[Lima, Montana|Lima]]
* [[Monida, Montana|Monida]]
* [[Monida, Montana|Monida]]
* [[Polaris, Montana|Polaris]]
* [[Polaris, Montana|Polaris]]
* Red Rock<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Red+Rock,+MT+59725/@44.9004737,-112.8276216,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x53574f41c5956d59:0xab09849977885f8f!8m2!3d44.9004746!4d-112.8189098 ''Red Rock, Beaverhead County MT'' Google Maps (accessed 31 December 2018)]</ref>
* [[Red Rock, Montana|Red Rock]]<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Red+Rock,+MT+59725/@44.9004737,-112.8276216,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x53574f41c5956d59:0xab09849977885f8f!8m2!3d44.9004746!4d-112.8189098 ''Red Rock, Beaverhead County MT'' Google Maps (accessed December 31, 2018)]</ref>
* [[Wise River, Montana|Wise River]]
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* Lion City


==Notable residents==
==Notable people==
* [[Joseph Poindexter]], later [[Territorial Governor of Hawaii]], served as County Attorney here {{citation needed|date=July 2020}}.
* [[Joseph Poindexter]], later [[Territorial Governor of Hawaii]], served as County Attorney here {{citation needed|date=July 2020}}.
* [[Thomas Savage (novelist)]](1915-2003) spent his childhood and teen years on his family's ranch in Beaverhead County. His experiences there informed his best known novels, The Power of the Dog and The Sheep Queen {{citation needed|date=July 2020}}.
* [[Thomas Savage (novelist)|Thomas Savage]] (1915-2003) spent his childhood and teen years on his family's ranch in Beaverhead County. His experiences there informed his best known novels, ''The Power of the Dog'' and ''The Sheep Queen'' {{citation needed|date=July 2020}}.


==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of cemeteries in Beaverhead County, Montana]]
* [[List of lakes in Beaverhead County, Montana]]
* [[List of lakes in Beaverhead County, Montana]]
* [[List of mountains in Beaverhead County, Montana]]
* [[List of mountains in Beaverhead County, Montana]]
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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[[Category:Beaverhead County, Montana| ]]
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Latest revision as of 11:43, 3 December 2024

Beaverhead County
County
Beaverhead County Courthouse
Beaverhead County Courthouse
Map of Montana highlighting Beaverhead County
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Map of the United States highlighting Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 45°07′N 112°54′W / 45.12°N 112.9°W / 45.12; -112.9
Country United States
State Montana
Founded1865
SeatDillon
Largest cityDillon
Area
 • Total
5,572 sq mi (14,430 km2)
 • Land5,542 sq mi (14,350 km2)
 • Water30 sq mi (80 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
9,371
 • Estimate 
(2022)
9,719 Increase
 • Density1.7/sq mi (0.65/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.beaverheadcounty.org
  • Montana county number 18

Beaverhead County is the largest county by area in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,371.[1] Its county seat is Dillon.[2] The county was founded in 1865.[3]

Much of the perimeter of the county is the Continental Divide, including its entire border with the state of Idaho. The divide heads east into Montana at the county border with Ravalli County, between Lost Trail Pass and Chief Joseph Pass.

History

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The county name is derived from a rock formation, which the Shoshone described as being shaped like a beaver's head.[4]

The original county seat was the gold-mining town of Bannack. In 1881 it was moved to Dillon.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 5,572 square miles (14,430 km2), of which 5,542 square miles (14,350 km2) is land and 30 square miles (78 km2) (0.3%) is water.[5] It is the largest county in Montana by area. Beaverhead impact structure is in the area. The Big Hole River (formerly called Wisdom River) runs through the county.

Adjacent counties

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Major highways

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National protected areas

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Politics

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Beaverhead is a heavily Republican county. It has not voted for a Democratic Presidential candidate since 1936.

United States presidential election results for Beaverhead County, Montana[6]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 4,058 70.04% 1,543 26.63% 193 3.33%
2020 3,923 69.30% 1,608 28.40% 130 2.30%
2016 3,353 69.15% 1,143 23.57% 353 7.28%
2012 3,289 68.35% 1,371 28.49% 152 3.16%
2008 3,008 63.15% 1,617 33.95% 138 2.90%
2004 3,067 72.30% 1,103 26.00% 72 1.70%
2000 3,113 74.19% 799 19.04% 284 6.77%
1996 2,414 60.06% 1,164 28.96% 441 10.97%
1992 1,746 41.97% 1,098 26.39% 1,316 31.63%
1988 2,668 66.73% 1,274 31.87% 56 1.40%
1984 3,044 75.44% 942 23.35% 49 1.21%
1980 2,955 72.02% 842 20.52% 306 7.46%
1976 2,461 69.46% 1,013 28.59% 69 1.95%
1972 2,460 71.99% 775 22.68% 182 5.33%
1968 1,896 61.04% 853 27.46% 357 11.49%
1964 1,754 54.29% 1,469 45.47% 8 0.25%
1960 1,731 56.88% 1,307 42.95% 5 0.16%
1956 1,955 65.52% 1,029 34.48% 0 0.00%
1952 2,196 70.20% 920 29.41% 12 0.38%
1948 1,583 52.68% 1,356 45.12% 66 2.20%
1944 1,556 54.94% 1,263 44.60% 13 0.46%
1940 1,725 51.17% 1,632 48.41% 14 0.42%
1936 1,304 36.86% 2,153 60.85% 81 2.29%
1932 1,418 43.09% 1,834 55.73% 39 1.19%
1928 1,906 62.21% 1,144 37.34% 14 0.46%
1924 1,386 50.55% 766 27.94% 590 21.52%
1920 2,049 68.80% 833 27.97% 96 3.22%
1916 1,455 48.39% 1,463 48.65% 89 2.96%
1912 708 38.23% 713 38.50% 431 23.27%
1908 878 51.95% 739 43.73% 73 4.32%
1904 1,021 59.81% 650 38.08% 36 2.11%

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870722—
18802,712275.6%
18904,65571.6%
19005,61520.6%
19106,44614.8%
19207,36914.3%
19306,654−9.7%
19406,9434.3%
19506,671−3.9%
19607,1947.8%
19708,18713.8%
19808,1860.0%
19908,4242.9%
20009,2029.2%
20109,2460.5%
20209,3711.4%
2022 (est.)9,719[7]3.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790–1960,[9] 1900–1990,[10]
1990–2000,[11] 2010–2020[1]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, there were 9,371 people living in the county.[citation needed]

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 9,246 people, 4,014 households, and 2,383 families living in the county. The population density was 1.7 inhabitants per square mile (0.66/km2). There were 5,273 housing units at an average density of 1.0 per square mile (0.39/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 94.8% white, 1.4% American Indian, 0.4% Pacific islander, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% black or African American, 1.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.7% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 26.5% were German, 23.9% were English, 15.4% were Irish, 7.9% were Norwegian, 6.5% were Scottish, and 3.4% were American.

Of the 4,014 households, 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 40.6% were non-families, and 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.79. The median age was 42.0 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $38,264 and the median income for a family was $53,036. Males had a median income of $35,568 versus $27,314 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,110. About 10.8% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

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Beaverhead County is one of the largest cattle and hay producing areas of Montana. Barrett's Minerals, one of the world's largest talc mines, calls Beaverhead County home.[12] In 2009, Barrett Hospital and Healthcare was the largest private employer in the county.

Education

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The University of Montana Western is in Dillon.

Communities

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City

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Town

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Census-designated places

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Other unincorporated communities

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Former communities

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Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on July 4, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "Montana Place Names Companion". Montana Place Names From Alzada to Zortman. Montana Historical Society Research Center. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
  4. ^ Merrill, Andrea; Judy Jacobson (1997). Montana almanac. Helena MT: Falcon Publishing. p. 6. ISBN 1-56044-493-2.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
  6. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  7. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  8. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
  9. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
  10. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
  11. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
  12. ^ State of Montana. "Beaverhead County" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 6, 2011. Retrieved May 31, 2011.
  13. ^ Apex, Beaverhead County MT Google Maps (accessed December 31, 2018)
  14. ^ Barretts, Beaverhead County MT Google Maps (accessed December 31, 2018)
  15. ^ Dalys, Beaverhead County MT Google Maps (accessed December 31, 2018)
  16. ^ Elkhorn Hot Springs, Beaverhead County MT Google Maps (accessed 31 December 2018)
  17. ^ Ford, Beaverhead County MT Google Maps (accessed December 31, 2018)
  18. ^ Kidd, Beaverhead County MT Google Maps (accessed December 31, 2018)
  19. ^ Red Rock, Beaverhead County MT Google Maps (accessed December 31, 2018)
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