Wibaux County, Montana

Wibaux County, Montana
County
Wibaux County Courthouse in Wibaux
Wibaux County Courthouse in Wibaux
Map of Montana highlighting Wibaux County
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Coordinates: 46°58′N 104°15′W / 46.96°N 104.25°W / 46.96; -104.25
Country United States
State Montana
FoundedAugust 17, 1914[1]
Named afterPierre Wibaux
SeatWibaux
Largest townWibaux
Area
 • Total
890 sq mi (2,300 km2)
 • Land889 sq mi (2,300 km2)
 • Water0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2)  0.07%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
937
 • Estimate 
(2024)
911 Decrease
 • Density1.05/sq mi (0.407/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
  • Montana county number 52

Wibaux County (/ˈwiːboʊ/ WEE-boh) is a county in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 937,[2] making it the fourth-least populous county in Montana. Its county seat is Wibaux.[3]

History

Wibaux County was created by the Montana Legislature in 1914 from parts of Dawson, Fallon, and Richland Counties. The name comes from Pierre Wibaux (1858–1913),[4] a late 19th-century cattle baron and friend of Theodore Roosevelt whose ranch was just over the border (in Dakota Territory, later North Dakota). According to legend, Pierre Wibaux's cowboys surrounded the town of Mingusville, and wouldn't let anyone enter or leave town unless they signed a petition changing the name of the town to Wibaux. Upon his death, his ashes were spread over a hill west of Wibaux. Today, a statue of Pierre Wibaux stands on that hill.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 890 square miles (2,300 km2), of which 889 square miles (2,300 km2) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2) (0.07%) is water.[5] It is the third-smallest county in Montana by land area.

Adjacent counties

Major highways

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19203,113—
19302,767−11.1%
19402,161−21.9%
19501,907−11.8%
19601,698−11.0%
19701,465−13.7%
19801,4760.8%
19901,191−19.3%
20001,068−10.3%
20101,017−4.8%
2020937−7.9%
2024 (est.)911[6] Decrease−2.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790–1960,[8] 1900–1990,[9]
1990–2000,[10] 2010–2020[2]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 937. Of the residents, 22.1% were under the age of 18 and 26.4% were 65 years of age or older; the median age was 47.8 years. For every 100 females there were 101.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 98.4 males. 0.0% of residents lived in urban areas and 100.0% lived in rural areas.[11]

The racial makeup of the county was 92.8% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2% Asian, 0.6% from some other race, and 5.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 2.9% of the population.[12]

There were 405 households in the county, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 23.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[13]

There were 518 housing units, of which 21.8% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 74.6% were owner-occupied and 25.4% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 21.1%.[13]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,017 people, 457 households, and 281 families in the county. The population density was 1.1 inhabitants per square mile (0.42/km2). There were 538 housing units at an average density of 0.6 units per square mile (0.23/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.6% white, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% American Indian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.3% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 46.3% were German, 13.7% were Polish, 13.4% were Irish, 12.1% were American, 9.5% were English, 8.0% were Norwegian, and 5.3% were Dutch.

Of the 457 households, 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 38.5% were non-families, and 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.80. The median age was 49.0 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $40,417 and the median income for a family was $51,354. Males had a median income of $43,438 versus $24,821 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,579. About 7.2% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

Wibaux County voters are reliably Republican. Since 1964 they have selected the Democratic Party candidate in only one national election (as of 2020).

United States presidential election results for Wibaux County, Montana[14]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
1916 466 42.13% 585 52.89% 55 4.97%
1920 692 71.64% 223 23.08% 51 5.28%
1924 505 56.93% 189 21.31% 193 21.76%
1928 583 56.27% 448 43.24% 5 0.48%
1932 445 35.54% 798 63.74% 9 0.72%
1936 362 31.18% 790 68.04% 9 0.78%
1940 461 44.20% 576 55.23% 6 0.58%
1944 432 50.29% 425 49.48% 2 0.23%
1948 421 46.52% 471 52.04% 13 1.44%
1952 556 62.82% 324 36.61% 5 0.56%
1956 431 52.50% 390 47.50% 0 0.00%
1960 387 48.01% 419 51.99% 0 0.00%
1964 308 41.79% 427 57.94% 2 0.27%
1968 347 52.98% 252 38.47% 56 8.55%
1972 390 55.48% 283 40.26% 30 4.27%
1976 308 44.57% 352 50.94% 31 4.49%
1980 450 61.56% 219 29.96% 62 8.48%
1984 423 64.98% 216 33.18% 12 1.84%
1988 358 56.92% 258 41.02% 13 2.07%
1992 234 38.55% 195 32.13% 178 29.32%
1996 284 46.33% 197 32.14% 132 21.53%
2000 369 71.24% 121 23.36% 28 5.41%
2004 407 72.68% 144 25.71% 9 1.61%
2008 379 67.32% 146 25.93% 38 6.75%
2012 421 77.39% 98 18.01% 25 4.60%
2016 463 85.58% 55 10.17% 23 4.25%
2020 516 86.29% 77 12.88% 5 0.84%
2024 463 84.80% 71 13.00% 12 2.20%

Communities

Town

Unincorporated communities

See also

References

  1. ^ "Montana County Formation Table". genealogytrails.com. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ "Montana Place Names Companion". Montana Place Names From Alzada to Zortman. Montana Historical Society Research Center. Retrieved May 9, 2011.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  6. ^ "County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2024". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  8. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  9. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  10. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  11. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
  12. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
  13. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
  14. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  15. ^ St Phillip MT Google Maps (accessed January 7, 2019)

46°58′N 104°15′W / 46.96°N 104.25°W / 46.96; -104.25

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