Townsend, Montana
Townsend: city in Montana, USA
About
Townsend is a city located in the county of Broadwater in the U.S. state of Montana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,878 and a population density of 477 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,220 inhabitants.
The city was created 143 years ago in 1882.
Quick Facts about Townsend
| Population | 2,220 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Montana (United States) |
| County | Broadwater County |
| Postal code | 59644 |
| Phone Area Codes | 406 |
| Area | 3.93 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.3191,-111.5208 |
| Altitude | 3,842 feet / 1171 meters |
| Capital city | Townsend is capital of Broadwater County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1883 (143 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 16:30:31 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 564 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 15.41% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 49℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Townsend is located at 46°19'9"N 111°31'15"W (46.3191000, -111.5208000).
Townsend map
Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Townsend increased by 15.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,878 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,963 | 4.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,986 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,961 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,952 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,973 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,999 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,043 | 2.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,096 | 2.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,152 | 2.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,220 | 3.06% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Townsend, MT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180276 | Helena College University of Montana | Helena (MT) | 59601 |
| 180106 | Carroll College | Helena (MT) | 59625-0002 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Townsend, MT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOZ | Bozeman, MT | 6505 Jack Rabbit Lane | BUS |
| BUT | Butte, MT | 1324 Harrison Avenue | BUS |
| LVG | Livingston, MT | 1404 East Park Street \r\n | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Townsend.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Townsend Post Office | Townsend (MT) | 59644 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Townsend, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts, USA with a population of 9,448 people.
- Townsend, Delaware town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States with a population of 2,764 people.
- Townsend, Wisconsin town in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 1,005 people.
- Townsend, Tennessee city in Blount County, Tennessee, in the southeastern United State with a population of 477 people.
Distance to Other Cities
Townsend distances to largest Montana cities