Editing Manhattan, Montana

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'''Manhattan''' is a town in [[Gallatin County, Montana]], United States. The population was 2,086 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> It is part of the '[[Bozeman, Montana|Bozeman]] [[Micropolitan Statistical Area]]'.

== History ==
In 1865, the town was called Hamilton.<ref name="mhs">{{cite web |title=Manhattan |url=http://mtplacenames.org/ |website=Montana Place Names Companion |publisher=Montana Historical Society |access-date=April 7, 2021}}</ref> This changed in 1883 when they named it Moreland after the Moreland Irrigation Canal. Eventually it was changed to Manhattan after a malting company in the rise of the barley empire.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}}

==Geography==
[[File:LowerGallatinRiverNearManhattan.jpg|thumb|left|Lower [[Gallatin River]] near Manhattan]]

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|1.93|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>

The [[Gallatin River]] is east and north of town. The [[Bridger Range|Bridger Mountains]] are to the north and the [[Gallatin Range|Gallatin Mountains]] are to the south.

===Climate===
This [[climate|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, Manhattan has a [[humid continental climate]], abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=226042&cityname=Manhattan%2C+Montana%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Manhattan, Montana]</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1920= 591
|1930= 501
|1940= 646
|1950= 716
|1960= 889
|1970= 816
|1980= 988
|1990= 1034
|2000= 1396
|2010= 1520
|2020= 2086
|align-fn=center
|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 1,520 people, 622 households, and 405 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|787.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 733 housing units at an average density of {{convert|379.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 96.2% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.7% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.3% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.3% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 622 households, of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.9% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% 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 3.02.

The median age in the town was 41.2 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 29.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.1% male and 48.9% 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 1,396 people, 553 households, and 389 families living in the town. The population density was {{convert|2,303.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 582 housing units at an average density of {{convert|960.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.42% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.72% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.29% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.07% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.43% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.07% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.93% of the population. In the 1800s a colony of Dutch farmers settled here and grew large amounts of [[barley]], which was used by [[Bozeman, Montana]] brewers.<ref name="original">{{cite news|newspaper=Bozeman Daily Chronicle|url=http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/100/newsmakers/article_800c5ee8-74fd-11e0-8fc1-001cc4c03286.html|date=May 2, 2011|title=Original Brewer|last=Ricker|first=Amanda|access-date=May 11, 2012}}</ref>

There were 553 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town, the population distribution was as follows: 26.6% were under the age of 18, 7.7% were between 18 and 24, 29.7% were aged 25 to 44, 22.8% were aged 45 to 64, and 13.1% were 65 years old or older. The median age in the town was 38 years. There were 105.9 males for every 100 females, and for every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,242, and the median income for a family was $45,521. Males had a median income of $31,319 versus $19,875 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $17,024. About 5.2% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
It is in Manhattan Elementary School District<!--ELM 01980--> and the Manhattan High School District<!--SEC 17640-->.<ref name="Schooldistrictlist2020">{{Cite web |title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Gallatin County, MT |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st30_mt/schooldistrict_maps/c30031_gallatin/DC20SD_C30031.pdf |access-date=October 4, 2024|page=1 (PDF p. 2/3)|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st30_mt/schooldistrict_maps/c30031_gallatin/DC20SD_C30031_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref> The elementary and high school districts are parts of Manhattan Public Schools.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://apps.opi.mt.gov/SchoolDirectory/frmdirectorydistrictpdf.aspx|title=Directory of Montana Schools|publisher=[[Montana Office of Public Instruction]]|date=2024-03-13|access-date=2024-03-13|page=105/317}}</ref>

Manhattan School District #3 educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.<ref>{{cite web |title=Manhattan School District |url=https://mt01000571.schoolwires.net/ |publisher=Manhattan School District #3 |access-date=April 13, 2021}}</ref> Manhattan High School's team name is the Tigers. In 2022, the high school had 260 students with 18.8 full-time equivalency teachers.<ref>{{cite web |title=Manhattan H S |url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3017640&ID=301764000548 |publisher=National Center for Education Statistics |access-date=September 20, 2023}}</ref>

Manhattan Christian High School is a private school located in nearby [[Churchill, Montana|Churchill]].

Manhattan has a public library, the Manhattan Community Library, which is part of the Manhattan High School.<ref>{{cite web |title=Manhattan Community Library |url=https://www.manhattancommunitylibrary.com/ |publisher=Manhattan Community Library |access-date=April 13, 2021}}</ref>

==Media==
Manhattan is located in the Bozeman [[media market]].

The FM radio stations [[KKQX]]<ref>{{cite web |title=KKQX |url=https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityDetails.html?facilityId=164232 |publisher=FCC |access-date=September 20, 2023}}</ref> and [[KPWS-LP]]<ref>{{cite web |title=KPWS-LP |url=https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityDetails.html?facilityId=195503 |publisher=FCC |access-date=September 20, 2023}}</ref> are licensed in Manhattan. KKQX airs a variety classic rock music and KPWS-LP is owned by the school district.

==Infrastructure==
[[Interstate 90 in Montana|Interstate 90]] passes by town, with access via exit 288.

The nearest airport is [[Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport]].

==Popular culture==
In the mid-1990s the town of Manhattan was featured on the "Real Food for Real People" national advertising campaign by the Beef Industry.<ref>[http://www.ultimatemontana.com/sectionpages/Section5/Manhattan/sirscottsoasis.html Sir Scott's Oasis Manhattan, Montana<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.townofmanhattan.com/}}
* [https://www.manhattanareachamber.com/ Chamber of Commerce]

{{Gallatin County, Montana}}
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[[Category:Towns in Gallatin County, Montana]]