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{{short description|Town in Fergus County, Montana, United States}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name = Denton, Montana |settlement_type = [[Town]] |motto = |image_skyline = |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_map = Fergus_County_Montana_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Denton_Highlighted.svg |mapsize = 250px |map_caption = Location of Denton, Montana <!-- Location --> |subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]] |subdivision_name = United States |subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]] |subdivision_name1 = [[Montana]] |subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Montana|County]] |subdivision_name2 = [[Fergus County, Montana|Fergus]] <!-- Government --> |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = Mayor |leader_name = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area --> |unit_pref = Imperial |area_footnotes = <ref name="TigerWebMapServer">{{cite web|title=ArcGIS REST Services Directory|url=https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD/MapServer|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=September 5, 2022}}</ref> |area_total_km2 = 1.85 |area_land_km2 = 1.85 |area_water_km2 = 0.00 |area_total_sq_mi = 0.71 |area_land_sq_mi = 0.71 |area_water_sq_mi = 0.00 <!-- Population --> |population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]] |population_footnotes = |population_total = 205 |population_density_km2 = 110.96 |population_density_sq_mi = 287.52 <!-- General information --> |timezone = [[Mountain Time Zone|Mountain (MST)]] |utc_offset = -7 |timezone_DST = MDT |utc_offset_DST = -6 |elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/> |elevation_ft = 3593 |coordinates = {{coord|47|19|20|N|109|56|53|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}} <!-- Area/postal codes and others --> |postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]] |postal_code = 59430 |area_code = [[Area code 406|406]] |blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]] |blank_info = 30-20425 |blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID |blank1_info = 2412418<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2412418}}</ref> |website = |footnotes = }} '''Denton''' is a town in [[Fergus County, Montana|Fergus County]], [[Montana]], United States. The population was 205 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=November 2, 2021}}</ref> [[Central Montana Rail, Inc.]] is headquartered in Denton. ==History== A post office called Denton has been in operation since 1888.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MT&county=Fergus&searchtext=&pagenum=2 | title=Fergus County | publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | access-date=April 27, 2015}}</ref> It was named after the Missouri county where the postmaster previously lived.<ref name="mhs">{{cite web |title=Denton |url=http://mtplacenames.org/ |website=Montana Place Names Companion |publisher=Montana Historical Society |access-date=April 2, 2021}}</ref> The town was established at its present site when the railroad was extended to that point.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ccY1AAAAIBAJ&sjid=2RAGAAAAIBAJ&pg=487%2C2128045 | title=Origins of Names on Milwaukee | work=Roundup Record-Tribune & Winnett Times | date=August 22, 1940 | access-date=April 27, 2015 | pages=6}}</ref> The fast-moving West Wind Fire swept through the town in December 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ragar|first=Shaylee|date=December 4, 2021|title=A rare winter wildfire is a sign of climate change lengthening fire season|language=en|work=NPR News|url=https://www.npr.org/2021/12/04/1061483671/a-rare-winter-wildfire-is-a-sign-of-climate-change-lengthening-fire-season|access-date=December 6, 2021}}</ref> Twelve families lost their homes. The wildfire destroyed or damaged many structures including garages, barns and grain elevators. There were no serious injuries as the town was evacuated minutes before the fire, which burned {{convert|10,000 |acres}}, reached the town.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lutz |first=Andrea |date=December 4, 2021 |title=Loss of grain elevators big hit to farming community of Denton |url=https://www.ktvq.com/news/montana-news/loss-of-grain-elevators-big-hit-to-farming-community-of-denton |access-date=December 6, 2021 |work=KTVQ |language=en}}</ref> ==Geography== [[Montana Highway 81]] passes through town. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.76|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=December 18, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=January 25, 2012 }}</ref> ==Demographics== {{US Census population |align=left |1920= 431 |1930= 345 |1940= 406 |1950= 435 |1960= 410 |1970= 398 |1980= 356 |1990= 350 |2000= 301 |2010= 255 |2020= 205 |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name ="wwwcensusgov"/> }} ===2010 census=== As of the [[census]]<ref name ="2010 Census">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 18, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 255 people, 120 households, and 64 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|335.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 156 housing units at an average density of {{convert|205.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 99.2% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 0.8% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] people of any race were 2.0% of the population. There were 120 households, of which 23.3% had [[children]] under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.7% were non-families. 42.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.92. The median age in the town was 44.8 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 22.7% were from 45 to 64; and 27.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.8% male and 48.2% female. ===2000 census=== As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 301 people, 133 households, and 82 families living in the town. The population density was {{convert|395.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 158 housing units at an average density of {{convert|207.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 99.34% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], and 0.66% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] people of any race were 1.00% of the population. There were 133 households, out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.96. In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 109.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males. The median income for a household in the town was $28,393, and the median income for a family was $32,232. Males had a median income of $23,125 versus $16,528 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $14,982. About 5.9% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 4.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 2.4% of those 65 or over. ==Education== Denton Public Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.<ref>{{cite web |title=Denton Public Schools |url=http://www.denton.k12.mt.us/ |publisher=Denton Public Schools |access-date=April 16, 2021}}</ref> They are known as the Trojans.<ref>{{cite web |title=Member Schools |url=https://www.mhsa.org/memberschools |publisher=Montana High School Association |access-date=April 19, 2021}}</ref> [[Denton High School (Montana)|Denton High School]] had 19 students in 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=Denton High School Profile (2021) |url=https://www.publicschoolreview.com/denton-high-school-profile |publisher=Public School Review |access-date=April 16, 2021}}</ref> ==Notable people== * [[Don Koehler]], one of the few people on record to grow over eight feet tall * [[James A. Shelton]], Navy ensign who received the [[Navy Cross]] posthumously for his service during the [[Battle of Midway]] ==See also== {{portal|Montana}} * [[List of municipalities in Montana]] ==References== {{reflist|22em}} ==External links== {{commons category|Denton, Montana}} * {{cite news|work=New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/27/us/27rail.html |title=Tough Times Test the Bonds Between a Town and Its Railroad |date=December 27, 2009 |author=Kirk Johnson}} {{Fergus County, Montana}} {{authority control}} [[Category:Towns in Fergus County, Montana]]
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