Broadwater County, Montana

Broadwater County: County in south central Montana, United States

About

Broadwater County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,612 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,444 inhabitants. Its county seat is Townsend. The county was created 127 years ago in 1896.

Broadwater County locator map
Location of Broadwater County on Montana map.

Quick Facts about Broadwater County

Population : 6,444 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Montana (United States)
Area : 3209 km2
Water as percent of area : 3.7%
Land as percent of area : 96.3%
Named for : Charles Arthur Broadwater
Altitude : 3,835 feet / 1169 meters
Capital : Townsend
Establishment : January 01, 1897
Time Zone : America/Denver
Local time : 03:57:10 (21st November 2024)
Density : 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 12.91% (2010-2020)
Broadwater county courthouse image
Broadwater county courthouse
Broadwater county courthouse image
Broadwater county courthouse image

Geography

Broadwater County is located at 46°19'55"N 111°29'44"W (46.3319900, -111.4954700). It has 3 neighbors: Gallatin County, Lewis and Clark County and Meagher County.

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The largest city of Broadwater County is Townsend with a population of 2,220. . See all Broadwater County cities & populated places.

Broadwater County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Broadwater County.

City Name Population Title
Townsend 2,220 City in Montana, USA

Broadwater County has 3 neighbours.

  • Townsend

Demographics

The population of Broadwater County increased by 12.91% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 5,612 - census
2011 5,726 1.99% estimation process
2012 5,759 0.57% estimation process
2013 5,676 -1.46% estimation process
2014 5,653 -0.41% estimation process
2015 5,714 1.07% estimation process
2016 5,785 1.23% estimation process
2017 5,917 2.23% estimation process
2018 6,072 2.55% estimation process
2019 6,237 2.65% estimation process
2020 6,444 3.21% estimation process

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