Fort Benton, Montana
Fort Benton: City in Montana, USA
About
Fort Benton is a city located in the county of Chouteau in the U.S. state of Montana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,464 and a population density of 246 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,442 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Fort Benton
Population : | 1,442 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Montana (United States) |
County : | Chouteau County |
Postal code : | 59442 |
Phone Area Codes : | 406 |
Area : | 5.94 km2 |
Altitude : | 2,621 feet / 799 meters |
Capital city : | Fort Benton is capital of Chouteau County |
Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
Local time : | 05:26:01 (3rd October 2024) |
Density : | 243 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -1.53% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fort Benton is located at 47°49'6"N 110°40'3"W (47.8183000, -110.6674400).
Fort Benton map
- Official Website
Official website of Fort Benton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Fort Benton decreased by 1.53% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 1,464 | - | census |
2011 | 1,461 | -0.21% | estimation process |
2012 | 1,495 | 2.27% | estimation process |
2013 | 1,478 | -1.15% | estimation process |
2014 | 1,493 | 1% | estimation process |
2015 | 1,461 | -2.19% | estimation process |
2016 | 1,459 | -0.14% | estimation process |
2017 | 1,444 | -1.04% | estimation process |
2018 | 1,443 | -0.07% | estimation process |
2019 | 1,432 | -0.77% | estimation process |
2020 | 1,442 | 0.69% | estimation process |
People born in Fort Benton (5)
People born in Fort Benton, including basketball player Denise Curry, politician Jim Huffman, Army officer Roy Carrington Kirtland, .
List
- Donald Lynch she was born in 04/12/1915
- Gene Carlson he was born in 20/02/1932
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fort Benton, MT
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
HAV | Havre station | 235 Main Street | RAIL |
SBY | Shelby | 230 W Central Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Fort Benton
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Fort Benton Post Office | Fort Benton (MT) | 59442 |
Other cities in Chouteau County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chouteau County , MT.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Big Sandy | 566 | Town of the United States |
Geraldine | 251 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Fort Benton distances to largest Montana cities