Bridger, Montana
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Bridger is a town located in Carbon County, Montana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 745.
The town of Bridger was named for the mountain man and explorer Jim Bridger.
Geography
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Location of Bridger, Montana
Bridger is located at 45°17'40" North, 108°54'59" West (45.294337, -108.916421)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²). 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. The Clark's Fork of the Yellowstone River runs through the eastern part of the town.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 745 people, 313 households, and 200 families residing in the town. The population density is 456.6/km² (1,175.2/mi²). There are 345 housing units at an average density of 211.4/km² (544.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.12% White, 0.00% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. 3.62% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 313 households out of which 28.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% are married couples living together, 9.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% are non-families. 31.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 2.94.
In the town the population is spread out with 27.5% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $26,103, and the median income for a family is $32,981. Males have a median income of $24,063 versus $18,929 for females. The per capita income for the town is $17,060. 16.2% of the population and 10.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 21.8% of those under the age of 18 and 10.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.