Fort Benton City, Montana
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1594 people, 636 households, and 423 families living in the city. The population density was 763.2 people per square mile (294.67/kmē), making it the 95th most densely populated city in Montana. There were 731 housing units at an average density of 349.8 per square mile (135.06/kmē). The average household size was 2.34 persons, and the average family size was 2.93 persons. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males. The median age is 43.2 years, The median age of males was 41.4 years, for females the median age was 44.4 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 1557 White, 3 Black or African American, 9 American Indian, 6 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 13 from two or more races and 6 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $29406, it would be the 121st highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Montana. The median income for a family in the city was $32072, it would be the 180th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Montana. The per capita income for the city was $14861, it would be the 135th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Montana. The median income was $16047, Males had a median income of $17685 versus $14044 for females.
In 2000, 391 pupils and students, of which 54.99% are male and 45.01% are female, 24.53% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.84% nursery or pri school, 4.35% kindergarten, 43.22% elementary school, 41.18% high school and 7.42% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1594 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1594 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1596 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1540 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1503 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1480 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1459 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1435 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1429 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1457 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1459 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 12 | 3 | 15 |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 6 | 17 |
| Elementary school | 105 | 64 | 169 |
| High school | 77 | 84 | 161 |
| College or graduate school | 10 | 19 | 29 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Benton city, Montana | $29406 | $32072 | $14861 |
| Chouteau County, Montana | $29150 | $32399 | $14851 |
| Montana, United States | $33024 | $40487 | $17151 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |