Montague, California
Encyclopedia
Montague is a city in Siskiyou County
, California
, United States
. The population was 1,443 at the 2010 census, down from 1,456 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.6 km²), 99.15% of it land and 0.85% of it water.
was 804.8 people per square mile (310.7/km²). The racial makeup of Montague was 1,251 (86.7%) White, 4 (0.3%) African American, 67 (4.6%) Native American, 8 (0.6%) Asian, 1 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 17 (1.2%) from other races
, and 95 (6.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 107 persons (7.4%).
The Census reported that 1,425 people (98.8% of the population) lived in households, 18 (1.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 576 households, out of which 198 (34.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 255 (44.3%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 86 (14.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 31 (5.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 64 (11.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 1 (0.2%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 159 households (27.6%) were made up of individuals and 49 (8.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47. There were 372 families
(64.6% of all households); the average family size was 2.95.
The population was spread out with 368 people (25.5%) under the age of 18, 119 people (8.2%) aged 18 to 24, 382 people (26.5%) aged 25 to 44, 390 people (27.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 184 people (12.8%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.9 years. For every 100 females there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.
There were 633 housing units at an average density of 353.0 per square mile (136.3/km²), of which 371 (64.4%) were owner-occupied, and 205 (35.6%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.4%; the rental vacancy rate was 10.4%. 886 people (61.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 539 people (37.4%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 1,456 people, 560 households, and 390 families residing in the city. The population density
was 815.3 people per square mile (314.1/km²). There were 609 housing units at an average density of 341.0 per square mile (131.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.01% White, 0.07% African American, 5.08% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 2.20% from other races
, and 3.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.43% of the population.
There were 560 households out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples
living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.7% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.
The median income
for a household in the city was $22,991, and the median income for a family was $28,672. Males had a median income of $30,455 versus $22,250 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $12,661. About 19.6% of families and 24.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.0% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.
Montague is located in the 4th Senate
District, represented by Republican
Doug LaMalfa
, and in the 2nd Assembly
District, represented by Republican Jim Nielsen
. Federally, Montague is located in California's 2nd congressional district
, which has a Cook PVI
of R +13 and is represented by Republican Wally Herger
.
Siskiyou County, California
Siskiyou County is a county located in the far northernmost part of the U.S. state of California, in the Shasta Cascade region on the Oregon border. Yreka is the county seat. Because of its substantial natural beauty, outdoor recreation opportunities, and Gold Rush era history, it is an important...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 1,443 at the 2010 census, down from 1,456 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Montague is located at 41°43′38"N 122°31′35"W (41.727168, -122.526468).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.6 km²), 99.15% of it land and 0.85% of it water.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Montague had a population of 1,443. The population densityPopulation density
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was 804.8 people per square mile (310.7/km²). The racial makeup of Montague was 1,251 (86.7%) White, 4 (0.3%) African American, 67 (4.6%) Native American, 8 (0.6%) Asian, 1 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 17 (1.2%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 95 (6.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 107 persons (7.4%).
The Census reported that 1,425 people (98.8% of the population) lived in households, 18 (1.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 576 households, out of which 198 (34.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 255 (44.3%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
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living together, 86 (14.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 31 (5.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 64 (11.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
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, and 1 (0.2%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 159 households (27.6%) were made up of individuals and 49 (8.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47. There were 372 families
Family (U.S. Census)
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(64.6% of all households); the average family size was 2.95.
The population was spread out with 368 people (25.5%) under the age of 18, 119 people (8.2%) aged 18 to 24, 382 people (26.5%) aged 25 to 44, 390 people (27.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 184 people (12.8%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.9 years. For every 100 females there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.
There were 633 housing units at an average density of 353.0 per square mile (136.3/km²), of which 371 (64.4%) were owner-occupied, and 205 (35.6%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.4%; the rental vacancy rate was 10.4%. 886 people (61.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 539 people (37.4%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,456 people, 560 households, and 390 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 815.3 people per square mile (314.1/km²). There were 609 housing units at an average density of 341.0 per square mile (131.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.01% White, 0.07% African American, 5.08% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 2.20% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 3.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.43% of the population.
There were 560 households out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.7% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.
The median income
Income
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for a household in the city was $22,991, and the median income for a family was $28,672. Males had a median income of $30,455 versus $22,250 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $12,661. About 19.6% of families and 24.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.0% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
In the state legislatureCalifornia State Legislature
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Montague is located in the 4th Senate
California State Senate
The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. There are 40 state senators. The state legislature meets in the California State Capitol in Sacramento. The Lieutenant Governor is the ex officio President of the Senate and may break a tied vote...
District, represented by Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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Doug LaMalfa
Doug LaMalfa
Doug LaMalfa is an American politician currently serving in the California State Senate. He is a Republican representing the 4th district, encompassing Del Norte, Siskiyou, Shasta, Trinity, Tehama, Butte, Glenn, Colusa, Sutter, and Yuba counties, as well as parts of Nevada and Placer counties...
, and in the 2nd Assembly
California State Assembly
The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80 members in the Assembly, representing an approximately equal number of constituents, with each district having a population of at least 420,000...
District, represented by Republican Jim Nielsen
Jim Nielsen
James Wiley Nielsen is an American politician from California and a member of the Republican party. Nielsen served on the Yolo County Republican Committee before winning election to the California State Senate in 1978...
. Federally, Montague is located in California's 2nd congressional district
California's 2nd congressional district
California's 2nd congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of California. The district contains much of the far northern part of the state, north of Sacramento. It is the largest district by area in California...
, which has a Cook PVI
Cook Partisan Voting Index
The Cook Partisan Voting Index , sometimes referred to as simply the Partisan Voting Index , is a measurement of how strongly an American congressional district or state leans toward one political party compared to the nation as a whole...
of R +13 and is represented by Republican Wally Herger
Wally Herger
Walter William "Wally" Herger, Jr. , American politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1987, representing the California's 2nd congressional district. The second district is physically large...
.